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5 Common Arabic Idioms You Need to Know

Welcome to our language journey as we delve into the vibrant world of Arabic idioms!  The cool thing is that even an idiom consisting of 2 words could be used to express what you want or fully describe a situation.

So, in this blog post, How to learn arabic 5 Arabic idioms commonly used throughout Arab countries, explain them, and give an example of each to know how to utilize them.  Let's dive in!

1. On my head / على راسي

3ala Rasi is a polite idiom said to someone who asks you for a favor, as a reply, you say “3ala Rasi” which means “Anything for you!”

Example:

“Teqdar ta7milli haada al-Sandooq al-thaqeel min fadlak?” “3ala Rasi, 3ammi Rami!”

تِقْدر تَحملّي هذا الصندوق الثقيل من فضْلك؟ على راسي، عمّي رامي

“May you please carry this heavy box for me?” “Ala Rasi, uncle Rami.” 🙂

2. His brain flew / عقلو طار

3aqlu Taar idiomatically means that someone became mad or lost his mind!

Example:

Ahmad 3aqlu Tarr la’anno fashal fi imti7aan kteer muhim, wil-7een ma bikallim 7ada!!

أحمد عقلو طار لأنّه فشل في امتحان كتير مهمّ، والحين ما بكلّم حدا

“Ahmad 3aqlu Taar because he failed a very important exam, and now he’s not talking to anyone!!” 😡

3. Movement is a blessing! / الحركة بركة

Al-7araka baraka can have 2 almost identical meanings:

1- There’s good in being determined to get things done, continue to have a stabilized lifestyle, and keep going strong in life.

2- Doing regular exercises, like walking, and having a healthy body is very beneficial for the person because your greatest wealth is your health!

Example:

Yalla ya Fadi, ta3aal nathHab wa natamasha 3ala al-shati’. Al-7araka baraka!

يلّا يا فادي، تعال نذْهب ونتمشّى على الشاطئ. الحركة بركة

“Come on Fadi, let’s go walk on the beach. Al-Haraka baraka!!” 🏃‍♂️💨

4. My leg on your leg / رِجلي على رِجْلك

Rejli 3ala rejlak is a nice idiom said to another person letting them know that wherever they go, you are going with them!

Example:

“3andi khoTaT 7ilwa lil-ri7laat haada al-3aam!” ”Rejli 3ala rejlak, i7sib 7isaabi ma3ak!”

عندي خطط حلوة للرحلات هذا العام رجلي على رجلك، احْسِب حِسابي معك

“I have nice plans for travels this year!!” “Rejli ‘ala rejlak, count me in!” 🏖️

5. Brought the festival / جاب العيد

Jaab il-eid is an idiom used in Saudi and Emirati dialects, jokingly, to say that someone “Messed up”

Example:

Hadaak al-dahhan Jaab il-eid, waqa3 3ala jismo daluw min al-dihaan al-abyaD.

هذاك الدهّان جاب العيد، وقع على جسمه دلُوْ من الدِهان الأبيَض

“That painter Jaab il-eid, a bucket of white paint has fallen on his body.” 🤦‍♂️

This Article was  originally published in 3 Arabian official website in 2 Feb 2024.

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Disclaimer: I haven't used or tested all of them. All resources have different strengths, e.g. Drops being designed for vocabulary. They often aren't full alternatives for Duolingo or formal classes. I just wanted to compile resources for all languages on Duolingo to make the switch easier, especially for the less popular languages.

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Bonus: Polygloss which claims to be available for all languages as long as there is another user also learning the same language

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How to help children memorise the Quran?

The Holy Book of the Quran is known to be the word of Allah Almighty. It is an inimitable book which means no other book or scripture can imitate the content or form of the Holy Quran. Moreover, the elaborate lessons of the Quran also stay unique to date. Human speech can neither begin to fathom every little detail in its words nor can it parallel the language used. Quran remains to be on the highest rank in terms of literature as well as it was brought down from heaven in the purest form of Arabic different from the Modern Standard Arabic. Furthermore, the only scripture that remains intact just as it was centuries ago is the Quran.

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Help out a Palestinian in the West Bank by taking Arabic classes!

For the past few months, I've been taking online Palestinian Arabic classes from a teacher in the West Bank who lost his last teaching job due to the war.

With Israel escalating its violence in the West Bank, things have gotten increasingly tough for him, so I offered to help promote his classes with the tiny bit of social media reach that I have.

He sent me this to share:

"Marhaba all! My name is Ahmed. I live in Nablus, Palestine, and I’m an Arabic teacher with almost a decade of experience. If you’re looking to learn Levantine Arabic, particularly the Palestinian dialect, I’d be happy to teach you! Here are some details about my classes:

I can teach beginners to advanced speakers. Everyone is welcome

Rate: $25/hr. for private classes, $20/person for group classes

I speak fluent English & French, so I can help explain everything in your native language

Flexibility over Zoom, Google Meet, etc. for classes and open availability for any time of day that works with you

I teach Palestinian/Levantine Arabic dialect only

Please send me an email at teacherahmedw12@gmail.com to get in touch!"

Ahmed is a really kind and patient teacher, and he's incredibly flexible and extremely generous, so if you've ever considered learning an Arabic dialect before, I recommend trying out his classes! He also teaches cultural stuff in addition to the language, so you'll learn a whole lot and gain some new perspective.

Even if you never achieve fluency, having learned just a bit of another language can be very rewarding!

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LANGBLR INTRO!!!

A little about me:

Call me Azara c:

Middle Eastern - Persian origins (not ir*nian please ;-;)

26 - isfp - sagittarius

lesbian - she/her

Got my BA in English Language and Literature with a minor in French

Preparing for an MA in Teaching English as a Foreign Language and self-studying and researching theoretical+applied+interdisciplinary linguistics

Languages I speak:

Arabic (native - standard and a dialect of the gulf)

Farsi (native but I don't speak the standard)

English C1

French (standard) B1/B2

Korean B1/B2

Languages Goals - short and long term:

IELTS BAND 9 

Arabic (build my vocabulary for translation)

Advancing in Korean C1

Advancing in French C1

Learning Standard Farsi

Consistently learn Japanese for 60 days

Consistently learn Chinese for 60 days

Could post about other languages that interest me at one point!

How I learn languages

tv shows mostly as I rely a lot on pronunciation and sentence structures in speech

music - I mostly listen to English, Persian, Korean, Japanese and French songs but I am open to anything as long as it's good

used to take classes before covid and then I enrolled in online classes and hated them - they were bland.

textbooks that I spent a fortune on ;-;

Let's be friends !! ♡

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if you don’t mind me asking (also sorry if you’ve answered this before) but how did you learn so many languages? like do you take online classes or did you learn them by yourself?

hiii, no problem!! i was lucky enough to have tunisian as my mother tongue which is (quite but not really?) similar to standard arabic that we learn since day 1 at school. tunisian i would say is a lot closer to the maltese language but it still counts as an arabic dialect:) at around 9 years old we also start learning french at school & even all of our scientifc subjects are also taught in french and around 11/12 years old we start learning english! in high school we can choose between different languages to learn & i chose german which i have been intensively learning now for approx. 2 years and i can proudly say i speak it fluently:) & now im just learning italian as a hobby!! so fun + so similar to french which makes it a lot easier for me<3

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5 Saudi Arabic Phrases You Must Learn!

When learning Arabic, many people assume the differences between dialects are vast, but the reality is simpler.

While Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) forms the core, regional dialects like Saudi Arabic offer unique expressions that add warmth and character to everyday conversations. Learning these Saudi phrases enhances your communication skills and deepens your understanding of the culture.

Here, we introduce 5 essential Saudi phrases to help you connect more meaningfully with native speakers and enrich your Arabic language learning experience!

1. من زمان عنك

(Min Zaman 3annak) translates to “It’s been a long time.” It’s commonly used when you meet someone you haven’t seen in a while. Imagine seeing an old friend and saying, "من زمان عنك! اشتقت لك" (Min zaman 3annak! Ishtaqtu lak) – “It’s been a long time! I missed you."

Learning Arabic language through practical phrases like this helps you speak and connect emotionally with others.

At 3arabian, we offer online arabic grammar course in corporating real-life conversations, allowing you to learn Arabic online while mastering culturally relevant expressions.

2. يا زينك

The affectionate phrase "يا زينك" (Ya Zeenik) means "How cute/nice you are!" It’s a common expression when someone does something charming or helpful.

For example, if a friend helps you with a task, you could say, "يا زينك! ما قصّرت" (Ya Zeenik! Ma qassart) – "How nice of you! You’ve been a great help."

Such phrases are vital in daily communication, and learning them enhances your ability to interact more naturally.

When you choose to learn Arabic online with 3arabian, you’ll gain access to culturally relevant phrases that bring your language skills to life!

3. بيض الله وجهك

The phrase "بيض الله وجهك" (Bayyath Allah Wajhik) means “May God honor your face.” It’s commonly said when someone does something good for you, such as inviting you to dinner or helping you in a significant way, you might say, "بيض الله وجهك على دعوتك" (Bayyath Allah wajhik 3ala da3watik) – "May God honor you for your invitation."

These respectful phrases are an essential part of Saudi culture, and through learning Arabic language with 3arabian, you can gain an understanding of the values they represent.

Whether you are learning for personal growth or business, our courses ensure you learn practical and impactful phrases!

4. وحشتيني

"وحشتيني" (Wa7ashteeni) for females and "وحشتني" (Wa7eshteni) for males both mean “I miss you.” For example, after a long separation, you might say, "وحشتني كثير." (Wa7eshteni katheer) – "I missed you a lot."

These expressions add emotional depth to your conversations and are a perfect example of how to learn arabic language can help you express feelings that go beyond the basics.

With 3arabian’s flexible courses, you can learn Arabic online and build the confidence to use such expressions naturally in your daily life.

5. كفو

(Kafu) is a phrase of admiration and respect, meaning “Well done.” It’s used to acknowledge someone’s success in tasks like passing a test or completing a project. For example, if a friend excels at work, you could say, "كفو عليك! شغلك كان ممتاز" (Kafu 3alayk! Shoghlik kan momtaz.) – "Well done! Your work was excellent."

Through learning phrases like this, you become part of the encouraging spirit of Saudi culture.

Thanks to 3arabian’s online Arabic course, you can easily integrate such expressions into your vocabulary, enhancing both your language skills and cultural understanding.

This Article was  originally published in 3 Arabian official website in 11 September 2024.

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Practicing the Arabic Alphabet

I honestly lucked out so much taking Arabic in college and learning basic MSA reading/writing/grammar from an excellent professor but I’m gonna compile the most useful things we did in class here to help people learning on their own (this isn’t focused on resources, just strategies, might do a separate post with worksheets and videos but they’re pretty easy to find):

Get the alphabet in front of you. We had a packet with a page for every letter with the letter written in the three positions, pronunciations, names, and lines to trace and write like 100 times. And then a page with all the diacritics. These sheets abound for free online. Make yourself an alphabet packet. Watch copious videos/listen to recordings going over the letters and how they sound. Repeat it back. Work in chunks and don’t move to the next set until you can recognize and write the current set.

Tracing! Learn to write the letters right to left and with the proper order from day one. This sounds obvious but people in my class were still drawing letters left to right as isolated shapes next to each other so idk maybe it’s not. Having nice handwriting in Arabic is both satisfying and absurdly helpful. Learn how the letters connect. Spend more time than you think is necessary on this.

Write English words and sentences phonetically using diacritics and Arabic letters. Do not worry about translation and spelling. Just make the connection between shape -> sound. Use anything you have. Lists of names, entire pages from books and magazines, texts from friends, menus. Literally anything. Work through how to make those words with the new alphabet. You will learn a surprising amount about the language and pronunciation by doing this. How do you translate sounds that don’t exist? What about multiple sounds where English only has one? Read it back with the accent.

Transcribe English phonetically. Same as above but do it without the English in front of you and just listening. Make that voice to visual connection.

Hand write word lists once you get to vocab. Then type them on your laptop and phone (if you want to be able to type in Arabic, also highly recommend a keyboard cover with the letters next to the Latin alphabet). Copy all the diacritics even though that’s not necessarily how native speakers do it. I have a notebook that looks like it belongs to lunatic toddler because it just has the same words and snippets written over and over again lmao.

Finally, transcribe Arabic. If you can use something with a transcript or captions to check your work even better! But don’t check for perfect spelling, check you used mostly the right letters and marks. You will definitely smash some words together and miss a silent or elided letter or something but try and hear the difference between ع and ا or ق and ك etc. The more sources you use the better.

We did this for one full semester of 50 minute classes 3 times a week while sprinkling in some basic vocab towards the second half. It felt like forever at the time but I never lost my ability to phonetically read and write in Arabic despite 4 years of complete non-use while living in America in an area without any significant Arabic-speaking population or language presence. It is absolutely CHISELED into my brain.

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apologies if this comes across as ignorant; that's not my intention ^^; but you mentioned difficulty with english and i noticed the canadian flag in your twitter bio i've always understood english to be the main language canadians speak ..? were you raised in another country ? idk anything about canada i probably sound stupid aaaaa i'm sorry

You arent stupid dont worry 👍 I'll answer this

Youre right that most Canadians speak English, the two official languages there are English and French. I was born and raised in Quebec, where the only official language is French despite being part of Canada. Quebec has a law where if you start speaking English in class the teacher must send you to a torture chamber and chop off your limbs (Im 100% serious, I had 3 friends who went through this and I have images as evidence but I cant post them here because theyre too graphic for tumblr so you'll have to trust me)

Anyways schools in Quebec still have English as a mandatory class regardless. When I was young before entering school my dad would show me old cartoons he knew in English and Id have fun copying how the characters spoke. When entering school I did a pretty good job at pretending I was fluent with my pronunciation so schools automatically put me in advanced English classes where they only do like... literary analysis and stuff like that because they assumed I already knew the basics. So I managed to survive without knowing jack shit about basic grammar, how average people speak, stuff like that. When I talk online I always have google translate open so people will sometimes beat my ass for the way I word things but I kinda stopped giving a fuck trying to explain myself because in the end Im trying my best to communicate in a language Im less familiar with.

Even then there are still many people who speak English where I live, majority are bilingual French/English but some exclusively speak French and vice versa. My parents were born and raised in Algeria so the 2 languages they know is Arabic and French (except for my dad who also knows broken English) and since they absolutely didnt want to move to France they settled for France lite (Quebec) but yeah I think that even if my parents didnt move to Quebec Id end up knowing French in one way or another unfortunately. I dont really have a Quebecer accent neither do I have an accent from France, closest thing would be how Algerians speak French.

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Introduction:

As parents and educators, it is essential to provide children with a clear understanding of Islam's core beliefs and practices. One of the fundamental aspects of Islam is the concept of the "Five Pillars." In this blog post, we will explain the 5 Pillars of Islam in a way that is easily understandable for kids.

The testimony serves as a declaration of our unwavering belief in the absolute Oneness and Uniqueness of Allah SWT (known as Tawhid in Arabic). It also signifies our firm conviction that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) has been divinely selected by Allah SWT as His Messenger, tasked with delivering the message of Islam to all of humanity.

Shahada (Declaration of Faith):

As-Salah, the second pillar of Islam, encompasses the five obligatory daily prayers that every Muslim is required to perform once they reach the age of puberty. These prayers are appointed at specific times and must be observed accordingly, as instructed by Allah SWT in the Quran.

Salah (Prayer):

The second pillar of Islam is Salah, which refers to the five daily prayers performed by Muslims. Prayer is a way for Muslims to connect with Allah and seek His guidance and blessings. Children can learn about Salah by understanding that Muslims pray five times a day, facing the Kaaba in Mecca, and following a specific set of movements and recitations. Encourage children to participate in prayer, even if it's a simplified version, to help them develop a sense of spirituality and devotion.

Az-Zakah, the third pillar of Islam, takes its name from the Arabic root word meaning purification and increase. It signifies the act of giving a portion of one's wealth to those in need within our community. This act of giving is an annual obligation for Muslims who possess the means to do so.

Similar to the other pillars of Islam, Zakah holds great significance in our way of life. Allah SWT mentions it multiple times in the Quran as a means to purify ourselves and share the blessings bestowed upon us by Allah SWT.

Zakat (Charity):

The third pillar of Islam is Zakat, which means giving a portion of one's wealth to those in need. This pillar teaches children the importance of sharing and helping others. Kids can learn about Zakat by understanding that Muslims are encouraged to give a specific percentage of their wealth to the poor and needy. Parents can engage their children in acts of charity by encouraging them to donate toys, clothes, or money to those less fortunate.

The men and women who believe are supporters and allies of one another. They encourage righteousness, discourage wrongdoing, perform prayers, give zakah (almsgiving), and obediently follow the commands of Allah and His Messenger. Such individuals will receive Allah's mercy, for He is truly Mighty and Wise.

Sawm (Fasting):

The fourth pillar of Islam is Sawm, which refers to fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. Fasting involves abstaining from food and drink from dawn until sunset. Children can learn about fasting by understanding that Muslims fast during Ramadan as a way to purify their souls, practice self-discipline, and empathize with those who are less fortunate. Encourage children to participate in the spirit of Ramadan by fasting for a few hours or joining the family in breaking the fast with an iftar meal.

Hajj (Pilgrimage):

The fifth pillar of Islam is Hajj, which is the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. While Hajj may be a more complex concept for children to understand, they can learn that Muslims from all around the world come together to perform specific rituals during a specific time of the year. Parents can introduce Hajj by showing pictures or videos of the Kaaba and explaining its significance. Encourage children to learn about the diversity of Muslims and the global unity that is witnessed during Hajj.

Conclusion:

Teaching children about the Five Pillars of Islam is an essential step in promoting religious literacy and fostering an inclusive mindset. By explaining these pillars in a way that is relatable to kids, we can help them develop respect and appreciation for the Islamic faith. Encouraging children to engage in acts of charity, participate in prayer, and learn about different religious practices will contribute to their overall understanding and empathy towards others. Let us promote a world where diverse faiths and cultures are celebrated and understood by all.

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Language learning – Introductory tips for self taught beginners

Warning, this is a loooong read. Feel free to skip to the TL;DR at the end.

In this post, I will detail a few tips which have helped me (a self taught language hobbyist) with the beginning steps of learning languages such as English, Korean and Japanese. This is not a guide on how to achieve fluency quickly, it is meant to be an introduction to language learning. This is also based on my own experiences; feel free to disagree or correct me.

We will go over these points:

How do I start learning a language?

What should I use? Is an app better than online courses?

Do I learn grammar or vocabulary first?

How much should I study?

Should I practice immersion?

Where do I find resources/books?

I feel frustrated. / I am not learning anything. /This is too hard, maybe it's not for me.

How do I start learning a language?

This is the first thing you will ask yourself when you decide you want to start learning a language. Whether it is for work, for studying, traveling or just for fun, most people feel overwhelmed at the thought of how or where to start.

The truth is that there is no set path to start learning a language, but researching the language before studying can help relieve your worries over it and give you an idea of how to start. Keep in mind that languages which have different alphabets/writing systems (i.e. Japanese, Chinese, Arabic) take longer for a native Germanic/Romance language speaker (i.e. English, French) to learn and achieve fluency, and vice versa, so if you do not have a second language as of yet, consider choosing a Germanic/Romance language as a soft start. I'll detail a suggestion as to where to start in point 3.

What should I use? Is an app better than language courses?

The current language learning app ecosystem is a far cry from what it used to be (yes, I'm talking about Duolingo and Memrise), but they are still your main allies if you have a busy schedule and want to learn a language. However what I've found is that simply tapping away in an app and taking notes isn't enough – sometimes the apps don't explain certain grammar rules, or they're locked behind monthly paywalls. As such, you have to find the answers elsewhere.

Here are some things which will make your life and your studying much easier if you are self taught and on a budget: books on the language (for grammar, you can find PDFs online), language channels (for more thorough and practical explanations, YouTube is the main hub for it), and regular media in the language of your choosing (for vocabulary, it can range from music to series/movies). If you have a friend who speaks the language, or perhaps is learning it with you, that also works. In my opinion, learning is better when you have other people to share it with.

There are also websites such as japanesetest4you.com which compile words and their meanings, just like a dictionary. The one I've mentioned not only displays kanji and its meanings, but also shows its variants in Korean and Chinese. There are many others in this same vein for other languages.

Do I learn grammar or vocabulary first?

When learning a language, most courses and classes will focus on teaching you the grammar and the writing system, which while helpful, can sometimes feel like you are going nowhere, as you know how to build a sentence, but don't have words to form it with, or can't pronounce it correctly. This is a common problem among beginners (and sometimes even more experienced language learners), don't let it discourage you.

A personal example I like to use is: To say "the sky is blue", you have to first learn what the sky is, then learn the color blue, and then learn the structure to be able to say "the sky is blue". Vocabulary is just as important as learning the grammar rules in any language; don't limit yourself to only learning how to write. So the answer is: Build a small vocabulary, learn the grammar, and then apply it in practice. It doesn't have to be correct on the first try, we've all been there. Though people learn in different ways, so perhaps you might feel like the opposite works for you. That's also completely fine.

This is another point where engaging with the language's culture and media outside of classes comes to play. Even watching a TV program during your free time and writing down words is enough, since you're also practicing listening, which is also very important and looked over. Try incorporating pronunciation and listening into your studying routines.

How much should I study?

This is a point of much debate within language learning spaces because there is no answer for it. Some might learn a language in 3 months, others might learn it in 10 years, a few can learn it in 3 weeks. It depends on what language you've chosen and the time you are able to dedicate to the language.

The best tip I can give is: if you can dedicate even just 10-15 minutes of learning each day, you can achieve the results you desire. Of course, you should increase that amount if you're able to in the future, but it's already an effort.

Consider your schedule and refer back to the first point, as the time you'll take to achieve conversational/fluency levels can vary depending on the language you choose.

Should I practice immersion?

The common view of immersion is: "speak the language at every opportunity, only engage with media in that language, and write only in that language". This is what you'll see in some of those "I learned (language) in only 3 months" videos.

Let's be realistic though, no one can start speaking German at all times when they live in the US, or Spanish when they live in France, and you'll only feel more frustrated if you force yourself to watch k-dramas without subtitles and nothing else, expecting to absorb it through osmosis. And also, you only now started learning how to say "the sky is blue".

Immersion comes in many forms, though. If you listen to a song in the language you want to learn and read the lyrics while listening, that counts as immersion. If you write a few phrases describing your day in that language as a dynamic exercise, it also counts as immersion. Immersion is what says on the tin – immersing yourself in the language – but it shouldn't bring you unnecessary stress. Also, contrary to what some might say, I do recommend you use translators, if it helps you associate words with their meanings. Don't just rely on them, though, since Google Translate can be unreliable with certain translations and meanings.

Where do I find resources/books?

This requires digging around, but I recommend you check sites like as WebArchive and YouTube. If you can, buy the books online, or borrow some from your local library. I recommend looking for actual textbooks, mainly because some of them include tidbits about the culture itself, like Genki. If you're on a budget, Reddit has a few threads which recommend apps/books, but be very careful with downloading things from random Google Drives or other file hosting websites.

Tumblr is also a very good place for learning new vocabulary. I see some blogs dedicated to sharing kanji and grammar rules, and it can be good to follow such blogs to build your vocabulary.

I feel frustrated. / I'm not learning anything! / This is too hard, maybe this is not for me.

Rome wasn't built in one day, and you definitely won't learn a language in a month or two if you are someone who is in school or has a job with long working hours. YouTube has made language learning easy, but it also has given the illusion that if you follow X method or study an N number of hours, you'll achieve fluency. That is not the case. It fails to take into account the nature of the language, its grammar rules, the writing systems, and everything else.

You don't realize this, but you definitely didn't learn how to speak in just 3 months when you were a child. Everyone learns differently, some faster than others, some slower, some have more time to study, others don't. Some people have difficulty concentrating and don't know how to make learning more fun. All I can say is: don't give up. As long as you put in some effort, even if it seems insignificant to you, you can achieve your results.

Don't feel obligated to continue learning a language if it is bothering you, though. Remember you can always take a break and come back to it another time. Who knows, maybe even during that break, you'll still be learning new words, and feel more motivated to go back.

TL;DR: Language learning is something which is more accessible now than ever, but you might find yourself confused on where or even how to begin learning a language. The key tip for learning any language is to do research, gather resources, know your own limits and how much dedication, time and energy you can invest into learning, and most important of all, to have fun with it.

I hope this can help some beginners in their journey into language learning. Thank you for reading this far!

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Malakai Elise Barzal

Career: Business Owner

Height: 5”6

Hometown: Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

College

Harvard University

Accepted in 2015 when she 16.

She got her Major Degree in Business Administration and her Minor in Fashion.

Received the Lucy Allen Paton Award in Humanities.

Received the Detur Book Prize.

Received the Louise Donovan Award.

Received the Artist Albert Alcalay Prize.

Received the Richard Glover Ames and Henry Russell Ames Award.

Received the Helen Choate Bell Prize.

Received the Carl Schurz Prize.

Received the Joseph Barrett Award.

Received the Harvard College Women’s Leadership Award.

Received the Sophia De Mello Breyner Andersen Prize

Received the Jeremy Belknap Prize.

Graduated the top of her class of 2020.

Languages she can speak

French

German

Portuguese

Spanish

Italian

Arabic

Swish German

Chinese

Japanese

Persian

Russian

Vietnamese

Mandarin

Turkish

Korean

Hindi

Bengali

Greek

Urdu

Indonesian

Marathi

Swedish

Latin

Hungarian

Polish

Thai

Icelandic

Cantonese

Serbian

Bulgarian

Czech

Mongolian

Basque

Danish

Dutch

Hebrew

Albanian

Ancient Greek

Egyptian

Babylonian

Business

She first sold a pieces of clothes when she was young at little set up shops, when she 15 she started her online business and started to sell clothes more often and had her first warehouse, she had pop up shops and eventually got her first real shop and it blew up even bigger and it she quickly needed more locations. Within in a few years she had hundreds of locations and skyline in New York City. By the time she was barely 19 she was already proffering millions of dollars. By 2021 she had one of the biggest companies in the whole world.

Her business name has always been τόλμη which means darling in Greek.

Personal

Born July 31, 1999

Daughter of Mike and Nadia

Has two siblings Matthew and Liana