Truths and Myths About Arabic: A Rich and Accessible Language
Arabic has its own distinctive beauty and history. Many associate it with difficulty or complexity, yet it is a structured, logical, and culturally rich language. Let’s clear up some of the most common misconceptions.
Myth 1: “It is a single, unified language”
The Truth: It is is a linguistic system with many forms.
The official form of the language is Classical or Literary Arabic (Fusha), which is used in education, media, and literature. Alongside this, each country has its own spoken dialect, which varies from region to region. However, all of them are based on the same linguistic root and communicate naturally with one another.
Myth 2: “The language has no vowels”
The Truth: It has vowels, but they are written with special marks.
In spoken usage, vowels are heard normally and play a significant role in understanding. In written form, discrete marks (harakat) are used to indicate vowels, which at advanced levels can even be omitted without losing meaning.
Myth 3: “It’s an excessively difficult language”
The Truth: It’s different — and precisely for that reason, interesting.
Arabic has a different structure from European languages, something that offers the student a new perspective on language acquisition. It is not based on countless exceptions and has rules that are followed consistently. With the right guidance at Bertamini, learning becomes gradual, enjoyable, and yields tangible results from the very first few weeks.
Myth 4: “If you learn Arabic, you can communicate everywhere”
The Truth: The standard form opens doors — and dialect brings closeness.
Literary Arabic is understood throughout the Arab-speaking world. However, to communicate more directly in everyday life, exposure to a local dialect (such as Egyptian or Levantine) offers greater familiarity and naturalness in communication. At Bertamini, we emphasize both the language’s structure and its real-world usage in the modern era.
Hear from our students
“Arabic helps me daily in my job as a police officer. At Bertamini, I learned how to communicate with confidence in critical situations.”
— Dimitris P.
“I work for a large company and knowing Arabic brings me closer to my colleagues. At Bertamini, the learning process is practical, easy, and fun.”
— Eleni K.
Conclusion
Arabic isn’t as ‘distant’ as we might think. On the contrary, it offers a valuable linguistic and cultural experience, broadening our horizons and bringing us closer to a world brimming with music, art, hospitality, and tradition.
Start learning Arabic at the Bertamini Language School today and see how this language can open up new professional and personal opportunities, with step-by-step guidance from experienced teachers.
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