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An OFW Blogger learns Arabic
Way back then, when I first came to the State of Kuwait as an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW), the only international language that I knew how to communicate with was English. The multi-cultural school where I was employed then, it was the first venue where I learned to pick up a few important Arabic words and phrases here and there from well-meaning and supportive Kuwaiti women.
Over the years and through the course of being able to meet different people who became part and parcel of my encouragement to spend full time on blogging and other media-related matters, I realized the need to study and learn Arabic.
I enrolled at the Islamic Presentation Committee from April to June every Friday morning and my Professor Ms. Fatima has been a patient mentor to me and other expatriates. I want to learn Arabic so I could be able to speak with people of all ages whom I may meet during my stay here in Kuwait.
I hope everyone will know that even if it is said that the Arabic language is complex, there is beauty and sophistication to it and a Filipino blogger like myself and many others, can learn it by heart.
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Filipinos are natural linguists. and i think the opportunity to learn the language of your host country is one of the perks of being an OFW. so good for you, congrats on your new skill.
I’ve always wanted to learn a different language, maybe french since it sounds really cool or Mandarin since its becoming an advantage now knowing their language.
Go for it! Good Luck and Thanks.
That’s great! Always have the desire to learn new things. Last two years I had a friend who taught me “Maranao” language…Soon I was getting up to search for Arabic lessons.
That’s great! Always have the desire to learn new things. Last two years I had a friend who taught me “Maranao” language…Soon I was getting up to search for Arabic lessons but I cut it off since I couldn’t go to their learning center in Cebu for distance issues.
I am sure there will be other ways for you to learn more. Thanks.
i hope to learn other language as well because it is an asset. congrats to you! 🙂
Do not set limits for yourself. I encourage you to learn more. Thanks.
I’ve been in Saudi Arabia for more than 3 years and still all I know is mafi muskelah…
It takes a while to learn, actually. I’ve been here in Kuwait years already before I decided to study Arabic. Thanks.
Goodluck to your language studies. Well, we Filipinos are fast and good learners, I am sure you’ll finish this one with flying colors.
Thank you.
Good luck to your enrollment with the arabic class. I believe that it bring you to another level and most importantly effective communication with the arab people.
Filipinos are adapatable to any culture and even varying languages .. ganyan kagaling ang Pinoy kayang matutunan ang kahit anong bagay 😀
Thank you po. Mabuhay ang Kabayan!
This is not a bad idea since I have a Muslim friend and I can be able to understand what they are talking about
Yes please, you may try learning the language. Thanks.
Yes that is true. Thanks.
I think this should be a necessary to all that we need to learn some background and basic knowledge in language in the country that we will work with
Yes, it can be a plus point too, learning the host country’s language. Helps easier interaction with the locals. Thanks.
Good for you to learn languages other than English. It will be easier to communicate with Arab people if you master their native tongue.
I am thankful that my years here in Kuwait gave me the chance to pick up a few lines here and there but learning about it through a professional is totally different. Thanks.
I spent about half my life in a Muslim country and while the language isn’t Arabic per se, I do agree with you that it’s a beautiful language, steeped in history and culture.
it is always great to learn a new language! happy to know that you are too! em starting to learn some malay and chinese too! xx
Interesting languages too. Good Luck.
Wow! good luck, me also i want to learn other language like french or spanish. Hoping next year i can do that :)…
I have a friend who knows how to speak arabic and he told me it was difficult learning it.
Learning a new language takes practice and determination kudos on learning a new language such as Arabic. Learning the language of where you are is a huge advantage.
One of my dreams is to become multilingual and Arabic is one of the languages I want to learn. 🙂
Thanks. Go and try to study it. Good luck!
I think it is really important to learn the language of a certain country you are staying, this is for different reasons like: to avoid getting fooled
Mabrook! Arabic language is my 3rd language( I speak a little bit but not fluent , just the commonly used words).
it’s always great to learn something new, especially from other culture. I would like to learn the Korean language. I even bought a dictionary. Just to know some basic terms. I’m sure you’ll enjoy and easier to learn Arabic since you’re in Kuwait. =)
Go for it! Good Luck and thanks.
Have fun learning a new perspective of the world. Language divides people but when learned it unites like an irresistible magnet. 🙂
Filipinos are a fast learner. We can easily adapt to cultural and languages wherever we go. Kudos to you sis!
when i was in high school i dreamed of being a linguist…studying new language is fun and challenging, espe arabic and latin…
This is really awesome! Uhm, how you you say “good morning” and “have a great day” in Arabic? 🙂
It would be exciting to write in Arabic. Their text is really different.
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