a proposal

[Fisherking]

It is an interesting proposal all right. I don’t know which forum is best to post this in though…or where it would get the most notice, but you don’t need a separate forum to do it…just start a social group and those who wish to learn can join.

[Ibrahim]

It is an interesting proposal all right. I don’t know which forum is best to post this in though…or where it would get the most notice, but you don’t need a separate forum to do it…just start a social group and those who wish to learn can join.

well, I see now. I shall think on it. thanks for the suggestion

[Fragony]

If someone wants to teach me some basic arabic then I am so in.

edit, this is a fantastic idea, especially in user groups

[A Very Super Market]

Sounds cool. Though the English thread was more for people who knew words but not grammar. I don't think many of us know any Arabic.

[Paradox]

If someone wants to teach me some basic arabic then I am so in.

edit, this is a fantastic idea, especially in user groups

Just out of curiosity, what are the nationalities of the Arabs in your country? The Arabic language has plenty of dialects, but of course there is traditional Arabic.

[Fragony]

Just out of curiosity, what are the nationalities of the Arabs in your country? The Arabic language has plenty of dialects, but of course there is traditional Arabic.

Maroccan mostly, but only a handful speaks arab, most are berbers and aren't exactly fond of the arabs.

[Ibrahim]

Maroccan mostly, but only a handful speaks arab, most are berbers and aren't exactly fond of the arabs.

oh, I see.

even if the ones you knew spoke arabic, I would be of no use. The Moroccan dialect is too different...
I see. so you think a user group is ideal? well, we can start one, providing I or anyone else who can teach this language has time to teach.

but my proposal is only initial; my hope is that Arabic is the first of several languages taught here, followed by say Latin, or Greek, or farsi, etc...

so a social group it is. now to get the basics sorted out.

[Fragony]

even if the ones you knew spoke arabic, I would be of no use. The Moroccan dialect is too different...

No practical use needed, I expect people here to speak dutch. But it's always fun to learn another language, especially one that is so very different.