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New York City has one of the most diverse populations in the world, so it’s hardly surprising that at least 800 languages are spoken in the city. Among these, Arabic is listed as the tenth most commonly used by foreign-born New Yorkers, with an estimated amount of 64,375 speakers according to the 2020 census. The borough with the highest number of Arab residents is Brooklyn, which makes it a great place to visit if you want to get immersed in the language, as you’ll find many stores, restaurants and institutions owned by members of this friendly community where you can make new friends and practice the language. Furthermore, you’ll find that the city offers unique job openings for Arabic speakers, so if you choose to study the language, in addition to expanding your social life, you’ll increase your employability.
Whether you’re trying to get a job in the city or want to expand your business, learning Arabic is a great way to advance your career. If you’re currently unemployed, learning Arabic can help you expand the range of jobs you can apply for, and get access to unique job positions that require you to be bilingual, such as Passenger Services Agent for Swissport, Community Outreach Coordinator for Memorial Sloan and Relationship Manager for Bank of America. On the other hand, if you own a business, becoming a fluent Arabic speaker can be the secret to attracting more customers in the local foreign-born community, or even reaching the international market. What’s more, speaking Arabic can open the door to a vast job market in the Arab World, which is great if you’re planning on living abroad for a while and want to take advantage of the amazing job opportunities in countries like Qatar or The United Arab Emirates.
Every year in April, you have the chance to explore many events that celebrate Arab culture thanks to the New York Arab Festival. The events that are part of this festival take place at different venues across the city where you can enjoy the best live performances, art exhibitions, concerts, fashion shows and panels that highlight some of the most talented artists and creators in the Arab-American community. If you can’t make it to any of the venues, you can check out the virtual exhibition on the festival’s webpage, which showcases wonderful Arab artists from all over the world.
An additional way to experience Arab culture in the city which will appeal to local foodies is to visit some of the many restaurants that specialize in Arab cuisine. If you want to try Lebanese food, a great place you can visit is Au Za’atar. Located at 188 Avenue A, this restaurant serves family recipes from Lebanon and other Middle Eastern countries that you simply can’t miss. Their signature original tableside shawarma is certainly one of the dishes you should taste, as well as the delicious mezze you can enjoy with a glass of Lebanese wine.
If you’re wondering where you can practice your Arabic skills for free and meet native speakers who can help you improve, you should consider attending some of the events organized by Servas Language Exchange. This language group organizes weekly meetings every Sunday at a local pub on 590 Madison Ave. Before you attend, you have to register in their virtual group, and then you simply show up, introduce yourself to one of the organizers, and they’ll place you on the Arabic table where you’ll be able to put your skills to the test. One of the great things about this event is that on top of working on your Arabic skills, you can also have conversations in other languages such as Spanish, French, German, and Hebrew, so if you’re multilingual, don’t hesitate to come!
Another great group to expand your knowledge of the Arabic language and get to know its culture is NYC International Arabic Language & Culture Club. In addition to holding language exchange events, they organize other kinds of activities like free Arab music lessons, tours of Arab exhibitions around New York, and meet and greets that are perfect to make friends in the local Arab community.
A fun way to expand your vocabulary and get used to the sounds in Arabic is to listen to music in the language. Fortunately, there are more than three hundred music albums you can check out at the 125th Street Library, located at 224 East 125th Street. If this is your first time listening to music in Arabic, you can start with Rough Guide To The Best Arabic Music You've Never Heard, where you can hear many different well-known artists singing traditional songs. If you’re interested in Lebanese Arabic, then you should go for Yasmine Hamdan’s beautiful album Al jamílat, which has eleven songs that will captivate you and make you fall in love with the language. However, if you want to develop other skills like reading, writing and speaking, just listening to music won’t be enough. Instead, why don’t you start a language course? Here at Listen & Learn, we have native tutors who will create a flexible course you can enjoy in the comfort of your home, office or even online. No matter what your interests or goals are, if you send us a quick inquiry now, we’ll have one of our tutors tailor interesting lessons that meet every single one of your requirements.
These Arabic lessons fit a broader spectrum, and can be useful for those who need different things from the language. Most beginner students will have a handle of survival Arabic by the end of their lesson, which will provide them with enough Arabic to communicate at least at a basic level during short trips to the country, but those who require more would benefit greatly from these sessions. Typical students have been those eager to travel all over the world, those buying overseas property, those with foreign spouses, aficionados of Arabic culture and those who just wish to pass a particular Arabic exam. Inquire now about our Arabic Courses or Take A Free Arabic Level Test
Arabic lessons of this type are aimed towards those that need to learn Arabic to aid them with their employment. For those just starting out, it is integral to learn basic greetings and business etiquette; and reading and writing can be adopted once the simple precepts are out of the way. Success has come from students who are involved in import/export, international negotiations and acquisitions, those seeking jobs in multinational companies, and those working with foreign colleagues, academia and bureaucracy. Just our most basic beginners lesson will have the student finishing the lesson with basic telephone/e-mail skills in Arabic, as well as survival Arabic should a short stay in the country be needed. Inquire now about our Arabic Courses or Take A Free Arabic Level Test
The Arabic lessons are also available for 2 or more people studying together (Two-to-One Arabic Lesson or Small Group In-Company Arabic Lesson). All participants must have the same level, the same business or general language needs and be able to study at the same time in the same location. The booking must be made for all participants at the same time. Listen & Learn do not recommend group classes of more than 6-8 people although In-Company Taster Arabic Lessons can be run with up to 12 people. Inquire now about our Arabic Courses or Take A Free Arabic Level Test
Our native speaker qualified Arabic language teachers can train you and your colleagues at your office or home at a time to suit you. Classes can be any day of the week (even weekends) in the morning, afternoon or evening. In certain circumstances, if your home or office is not suitable, you can take your classes at the trainer's office. Lesson books are provided. Inquire now about our Arabic Courses or Take A Free Arabic Level Test
2 or more people can benefit studying Arabic together as these Arabic lessons are also offered to groups (Two-to-One Arabic Lesson or Small Group In-Company Arabic Lesson). Every student must have the same degree of knowledge of the language, the same business or language needs and the ability to study at the same time and place as everybody else. The booking has to be made for all students at the same time. Listen & Learn do not advocate group sessions of more than 6-8 people, though Taster Arabic Lessons can be experienced by up to 12 people. Inquire now about our Arabic Courses or Take A Free Arabic Level Test
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