How to Learn Arabic With Tell Me More
- 1). Order the first set of Arabic language CD-ROMs from the Tell Me More website (see Resources). The beginner program includes over 400 hours of lessons and 2500 different language exercises to get you speaking quickly.
- 2). Choose a method of learning. Once your CD-ROMs have arrived, you can get started one of two ways. The Guided Mode provides a lesson plan. If you choose this mode, you will be led through the lessons in the order that the program decides most valuable. If you prefer to learn in your own way, the Free-To-Roam Mode may be more fitting for you. With this plan, you create your own lessons from the material provided.
- 3). Study the vocabulary and grammar. One of the first steps in learning Arabic with Tell Me More is to be able to recognize common words and phrases. Vocabulary and grammar can be learned and improved with the audio glossary and writing workbooks included with the program.
- 4). Watch the MPEG videos included on the CD-ROMs. These videos provide cultural information as well as an opportunity to practice your listening comprehension.
- 5). Use the provided headset and microphone to work on your pronunciation with the standard speech recognition feature. When you practice speaking Arabic into the microphone, the speech recognition software will graph your speech and you will be able to see how close you are to the proper pronunciation. Once you have mastered the beginner Arabic program, you will be ready to move onto the intermediate and advanced CD-ROM set.