Continue the journey:
You know your motivation and your goal. You really want to study Arabic and speak fluently, but how will you reach this goal?
Study – Memorize – Review – Repeat
I remember one of my students always telling me:
“Hanan, Arabic is beautiful, but there are too many words to memorize.”
I say yes, Arabic is not easy, but with patience and perseverance, you will reach your goal.
Be smart and know how you are. Make a schedule to study, try to find a suitable method to memorize new words from the beginning. Memorize five words every day but only five. Ask your teacher, or an Arab friend, to record new words. Then listen to the recordings in your spare time. Make flash cards on paper or use an app like Quizlet. I prefer to use an app because you can use it anywhere, anytime!
Dedicate one hour per day to review the words and grammar you took in the class. Read, translate, and do additional exercises. Importantly ask your teacher to do a review class once or twice a month.