I know the words. Why can’t I follow spoken Arabic?
Use a short recording to work out what you miss and practice hearing it in context.
Read articleYou can practice some things on your own: recall words, read a short text or record an answer. Conversation also needs another person who can respond, ask questions and help when your meaning is unclear.
Give solo practice a specific task
Use material from your lesson. Describe your day, answer a question aloud or write a short message. Check your notes afterwards and mark what you need help with.
A recording of your own answer can give your teacher an example to discuss. Use the correction log to keep that feedback useful.
Make time for an unscripted exchange
A familiar script is a starting point. Ask a partner to change one question or add a follow-up so you have to listen and respond.
Hiwar’s cohort track gives you up to three fellow learners to practice with. The 1:1 track gives you individual interaction with your teacher.
Use extra practice for a clear purpose
Hiwar World offers live Conversation Club, Makhārij Lab and Accent & Flow Lab. Choose conversation for extra speaking, Makhārij for forming sounds, or Accent & Flow for rhythm and connected speech.
Ask your advisor about Hiwar World access under your plan. You can also join with a separate monthly membership. Choose sessions and instructors from the club timetable.
Bring useful language back to the next session
Keep a short note of a word you wanted, a question you could not answer or a correction you received. Practice it and use it in your next exchange.
You do not have to keep collecting new materials. Make the language from this week’s learning easier to use.
