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Palmers
I'm currently learning arabic and I have been for a couple of years now-i'm a muslim. The hardest part is learning a new alphabet but the language itself is a very logical one. It is a challenge as RRP VDV..... said but I would defineitely recommend trying to learn it.
Hope this helped

Being a lefty, in theory the Middle Eastern languages should be easier for me as they write right to left.

Chinese was a bit uncomfortable as you feel the "push" when you're doing rote repetition of characters page after page.

blualltheway

Thanks for your comments. I'm just looking at the various resources. Rosetta Stone looks a bit expensive - around £300 for a comprehensive package. However Rocket Arabic looks quite good and fairly cheap in downloadable format.

Do you know any good resources, books etc? I haven't started yet but I'm keen to check out a few sources.

Also, are you from an Arabic/middle eastern background or Caucasian? I just want to ascertain if its easier to learn from a particular background.

I'm sure the different alphabet is tough but I took to Mandarin reasonably well before I stopped.


RDBD - Do you speak Chinese? Mandarin or Cantonese?

The RDBD has learned to read/write traditional Chinese, and speak Guandongwah. Sadly no longer to a useful standard.

"I am thinking of learning Arabic as I would like to work in International Relations/development at some point in the future.

Is it tough??"

The biggest problem you may find is actually the correct enunciation of some of the characters. In much the same way that Chinese/Japanese have problems with European enunciation because they weren't exposed to them at an early stage in life, the same will apply in Arabic (assuming that you are English/European).
If, by some chance, you speak Welsh, you may find it easier, as there are some similarities in enunciation of some of the more complex sounds.

Palmers
My parents were born in India and I was born here. As for resources, I dont know any as I asked around in my area and found someone that could teach me.
However you might want to look at the the books that they use in primary schools in Saudi Arabia, they're the sort of books I use and they teach you the basics very well.
Hope this helps

It can't be harder than Michigan 'trying' to learn English '

Bela Lugosis's Dad

I'm actually not bad at pronounciation and eloqution judging by when I studied Mandarin. My teacher then actually complimented me on my accent.
I am English yes, and no, I don't speak Welsh. I understand what you mean about the similarities of the word sounds, cheers

Bluallthe way

Thanks, I intend to get an online package and I will pick up a few books as well

Good luck mate