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How to memorise Arabic vocabulary
Practical methods to learn and keep Arabic words: roots, spaced repetition, phrases instead of single words and using new words fast.
Short answer
Learn words in short phrases, group them by root, review them on a spaced schedule, and use each new word in speech or writing within a day. Retention comes from repeated use, not from long lists.
Learn chunks, not single words
'Bghit wahed atay' (I want a tea) teaches a verb, a number and a noun at once, in a form you can use immediately.
Use roots
When you meet a new word, ask your teacher for its root and one or two relatives. A word family is easier to remember than isolated words.
Spaced repetition
Review new words after one day, three days, a week and a month. Flashcard apps can schedule this for you.
Use it quickly
Bring new words into your next lesson. Using a word in conversation fixes it in memory far better than rereading it.
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