Hello everyone, I am learning Modern Standard Arabic, it is a hard language, no shocker. However, being a non-native language (meaning no one learns it as a native language) I would love to listen to podcasts made just for Modern Standard Arabic, can someone recommend me some? Also what kind of dialect ('amiya) do you guys recommend to start learning, I am interested in Darija (Moroccan). However I understand it is quite different from Modern Standard Arabic.
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Hi Daniel!
I would suggest learning Syrian or Lebanese dialects as they are easier to understand and follow along.
Other dialects might be difficult and others might find it difficult to understand you.
Moroccan and Algerian dialects are quite different when compared to the other arab dialects; they combine english, arabic and french words, if i am not mistaken.
Hope this helps! Good luck, i know how hard it is to learn a new language!
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Hello Daniel,
For MSA Arabic podcasts, I think Juha is good. These are funny stories for kids about a wise man named Juha.
You should learn the dialect that you are interested in learning as it is mainly used for communicating with people in informal settings. You will be able to use Darija to communicate with people from the North African countries, such as Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
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Salam Daniel,
Greetings from Morocco :)
Choosing a dialect depends on your purpose.
If you want to work/ live in a specific country from the Arab world.
Here are some points I may add, hoping that they can help you understand better the situation.
- If you know Fusha ( modern standard Arabic) the rest of dialects will be easy for you, considering the vocabulary side.
- As for Moroccan Darija, It’s not understandable by the other arabs for two reasons mainly:
— reason 1 : Moroccan Darija ( maybe the dialects of the Maghreb in general ) are a combination of Amazigh (grammar/ words) and Arabic.
Because of history.
— reason 2 : The Egyptian and Shami dialects, were spread by media thanks to movies and songs.
People from the Maghreb, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia understand most of the dialects meanwhile people from the middle east don’t understand the Maghrebi. Mainly for the lack of exposure of Darija.
It’s true that Moroccans, Algerians and Tunisians tend to use French words while speaking, because or history of again. But this doesn’t mean that you won’t be able to communicate or understand.
I have many students who don’t know French but speak Moroccan Darija very well.
Some of them speak also other dialects.
Moroccans are familiar with other dialects, they can understand but, the opposite it’s not frequent.
A last thing, Moroccan Darija, has a grammar, and once you understand the logic you master it.
I hope this makes it a bit clear for you, don’t hesitate to share with me your questions if you have any.
Make your choice based on the purpose, and best of luck in your learning !
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