Things You'll Need

Instructions

1

Obtain a copy of the Arabic alphabet. If you don't already have a textbook containing the alphabet, the simplest, most reliable way to get it is through an educational source such as arabic-alphabet.org or Stanford University's website (stanford.edu). Print a copy of the alphabet that has a pronunciation key along with it, then practice writing the letters.
2

Practice reciting the alphabet aloud, using a recorded audio source or live person as your guide to correct pronunciation. In the absence of a live person, try professionally-made audio tapes or CDs of the proper way to speak Arabic, or seek videos online. The Arabic4U website (jordanianarabic.com), has a YouTube channel with an almost nine-minute video of how to properly recite the Arabic alphabet.
3

Explore the fundamentals of the language, build a basic vocabulary and practice proper pronunciation using an Arabic textbook or free online courses. There are numerous free courses online that offer basic guidance on learning the language, including streaming audio and video of how to properly pronounce letters and words. Among the sites that don't require registration or giving private information such as an email address, are arabic-studio.com and myarabicwebsite.com.
4

Read materials that are written in Arabic, like children's books and short articles in Arabic newspapers or on Arabic language websites. This is to help develop and strengthen language comprehension. Also, try listening to newscasts and commercials that are in Arabic to see how much of the information you can process and comprehend. Watching all or a portion of a movie that's fully or largely in Arabic can also be helpful.
5

Have a conversation with someone who's a native Arabic speaker or is otherwise fluent in the language. Doing this helps the brain's cognitive functions and also can provide a barometer regarding your progress. If you don't personally know an Arabic speaker, seek one out in places in your community where you might find one, such as a mosque or Middle Eastern-themed restaurant.