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Six Reasons to Study Arabic in Germany in Summer 2019: Have you ever thought about learning Arabic? Would you like to learn Arabic in an Arabic atmosphere? Would you like to learn and practice the language with native Arabic speakers and refugees? Are you interested in learning more about German culture? Are you wondering why Germany is a good place to learn Arabic? If your answers to these questions are yes, then continue reading!
Facts about the Arabic language:
- Arabic is spoken by more than 422 million people around the world;
- The original speakers of Arabic are located in the Arab world, as well as Turkey, Iran, Chad, Mali, and Eritrea;
- Arabic is the sixth ranked language recognized by the United Nations;
- Arabic is the language of worship for all Muslims in the world;
- Not only is Arabic the official language of Arab countries, it is the second official language of the countries of Eritrea, Chad, and Israel;
- The Arabic language is called “the language of zed ” because it is a language that uses the letter “zed”.
- Arabic has influenced other languages such as Turkish, Persian, Kurdish, French, Spanish, as well as others;
- Other languages such as Persian, Kurdish, Malay, and Turkish use the same letters.
- Arabic calligraphy is one of the most beautiful art forms in the world; its history goes back centuries;
- There are 12.3 million words in Arabic as compared to 600 thousand words in English;
- Arabic is formed out of 16 thousand linguistic roots, as compared to 700 linguistic roots in the Latin language;
- Arabic is written from right to left, as is Persian and Hebrew;
- The Arabic alphabet is comprised of 28 consonants, and there are three vowels whose long and short sounds are represented by diacritical marks;
- Finally, Arabic is the language of the Holy Quran.
Where can I study Arabic in Germany?
The Excellence Center Europe is located in Halle (Halle/Salle), Germany, and it offers Arabic language study. Not only does the Excellence Center offer Arabic language study, but interns are exposed to Arabic culture and the daily life of Arab refugees.
Why is Germany a good locale for studying Arabic?
Since Germany is neither an Arabic speaking country, nor is it an Arab country, what makes Germany a good place for studying Arabic?
- Arabs are found in Germany after World War II
After the Second World War innumerable Arab citizens came to participate in the reconstruction of Germany because Germany needed a labor force that would fill the severe shortages of labor that resulted from the war. At that time German employers made ongoing efforts to bring in large numbers of laborers from third world countries, including Arabs and Muslims. A key factor that acted as a positive force and influence in the decision of many Arabs to emigrate to Germany was the absence of a colonial history by Germany in the Arab world. The same cannot be said of England, France, and Italy.
- Most Arabic dialects are to be found in Germany
Today members of the Arab community living in Germany number about one million. This population hails primarily from Morocco, Tunisia, Palestine, Syria, Egypt, Lebanon, and Iraq. About 700,000 persons have German citizenship. Large numbers of them have university degrees. At the outset, the main goal of many of these Arab citizens was to work in Germany for a temporary period in order to improve their living conditions, afterwards returning to their homelands; this particularly was the plan for those who emigrated alone and left their families behind at home.
These migrations continued, and expanded to include large numbers of students from Arab and Islamic countries studying in a whole variety of academic disciplines. This means that in Germany you can learn any dialect you want, as well as practice that dialect with its native speakers.
- Learn about different Arab cultures in Germany
There are many Arab communities throughout Germany. The Palestinian community is one of the largest Arab communities in all of Germany. Palestinians, many of them from the Occupied Territories, emigrated to Germany in the late 1950s and early 1960s to study in universities. Most live in large cities, such as Berlin.
Native Lebanese residents of Germany do not have an established population number because Palestinians, Kurds, and others are included under the Lebanese category; however, the number may be close to 50,000 Lebanese natives.
In addition to the Palestinian and Lebanese communities, there are Moroccan, Tunisian, Egyptian, Sudanese, Syrian, Somali, and Iraqi communities living in Germany. This means that you can experience more than one Arab culture in one place at the same time, including participating in various cultural activities and social events of these communities.
- The Syrians are the third largest foreign community in Germany
As reported by German media, the number of Syrians without German citizenship reached 699,000 in 2017, making it the third-largest foreign community in Germany after Turks and Poles. This means that you can learn Syrian Arabic from native speakers by engaging in the activities organized by the Center with the Syrian refugees. This will enable you to practice what you have learned from language study, thereby enhancing your language abilities within a shorter period of time.
- Living with an Arab family in Germany
Because the Excellence Center offers you the opportunity to reside with an Arab family in Halle, you will be able to practice what you learn in Arabic with your host family, as well as learning Arabic culture, customs, and the daily routines of the Arab family without having to travel to an Arab country.
- Seven years of experience in teaching Arabic
The Excellence Center Europe is a reflection of the great success achieved by its parent, the Excellence Center of Hebron, Palestine. The Excellence Center in Hebron was established in 2011, as an educational center offering international programs and language courses such as English and Arabic.
The Excellence Center in Palestine has seven years of experience in the field of Arabic language teaching, and engages more than ten teachers who have certificates in the field of teaching Arabic as a second language. They have extensive experience in using the latest educational methods, as do the instructors with the Excellence Center Europe.
How Do I Apply to an Arabic Course at the Excellence Center Europe?
All you need to do is send an email to info@eceurope.org Please type “Arabic Course in Germany” in the subject line. Tell us of your interest, ask questions you may have, and request an application in the email body. The Center’s staff will be in contact with you shortly.
If you want to learn Arabic in Germany with qualified teachers and immerse yourself in the Arabic culture, then apply now to one of the Arabic courses organized by the Excellence Center in Europe!
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Thank you very much. We would be happy to have you in Germany!
