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JPike1028
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06 January 2011 at 11:17am | IP Logged 
I am currently working through Michel Thomas for Arabic, which I really like. I am only on the beginner
course and intend to work through this and the advanced course, but after that what audio based
program should I look for next? Or do you all think that at that point I might be able to focus on
listening to native materials more exclusively?
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KSAKSA
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07 January 2011 at 11:12am | IP Logged 
I don't think you'll really be able to use native materials exclusively after the MT Arabic - even though it is a great little course (not really 'little' as Beginners, Advanced and then Vocab...that's a lot of material!).

I'm not sure of what other colloquial material there is out there in the market place, I suspect not a lot though. I'm interested to see what suggestions you receive on this.

Edited by KSAKSA on 07 January 2011 at 11:13am

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JPike1028
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08 January 2011 at 3:49am | IP Logged 
Bumping in the hopes that I can get some reccomendations!
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08 January 2011 at 10:39am | IP Logged 
I haven't properly researched it, but you'll find lots of resources for Egyptian on
Al3arabiya, and I know I saw Pimsleur and a couple more courses just for
Egyptian Arabic.
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08 January 2011 at 2:00pm | IP Logged 
JPike1028 wrote:
I am currently working through Michel Thomas for Arabic, which I really like. I am only on the
beginner
course and intend to work through this and the advanced course, but after that what audio based
program should I look for next? Or do you all think that at that point I might be able to focus on
listening to native materials more exclusively?


Here is a link to the DLI courses

DLI Catalog

They have one specifically for Egyptian Arabic but I do believe it uses arabic script. There are over 12 volumes of material
and, I believe, close to 100 hours of audio. Certainly should get you to the next level!!

If you haven't learned the Arabic script, you should really bite the bullet and do it. It's really not that hard and you could
probably do it in an afternoon or two. There are tons of books on the subject ( some free ones on the DLI MSA link) and it
would really expand your Arabic learning potential.

There is a website here

Egyptian Arabic through Music

that is incredible! He breaks down the lyrics of popular songs which really helps expose you to the colloquial. You'll find
yourself singing along in Arabic in no time!!
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08 January 2011 at 7:28pm | IP Logged 
Thanks Liddy and Preposition!

@liddytime I have learned the script. My largest obstacle at the moment is remembering the vowels
within the constructions. I'm especially interested in the DLI resources, since I've never worked with
them before.


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