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How to Learn and Memorize Arabic Vocabulary ... Using A Memory Palace Specifically Designed for Arabic
If you're sick of forgetting Arabic vocabulary and want to improve your learning ability by 100% ... 200% ... 300% (or more) using simple skills you can learn in under an hour (or less), then this may be the most important book you will ever read.
Believe it or not, it doesn't matter if you have a good memory when it comes to learning Arabic.
The information in this book will teach
* Why memory techniques are like a bicycle everyone can ride (with some minor personal adjustments).
* The real reason why no one should ever be squeamish about memorization or learning a language.
* Why and how some of the most famous memory skills are applicable to learning any language, especially Arabic.
* How to create a simple “letter location” memory system based on the Arabic alphabet.
* Examples that will show you exactly how and why these memory techniques and strategies work.
* Unique approaches that will have you literally “tuning in” on the Arabic language so that you can memorize its vocabulary and recall it with ease.
* How to use actors, other public figures and famous pieces of artwork to help you effortlessly memorize and easily Arabic vocabulary.
* How to separate Arabic words in the most effective manner for memorization and recall.
* A simple strategy for memorizing the numerous orthographic marks used in Arabic (a process that some people consider the ultimate nightmare of learning Modern Standard Arabic.)
* A list of resources, including the secret to finding the absolute best dictionary to use when learning and memorizing Arabic vocabulary.
* How having a larger vocabulary will fill your travel in Arabic-speaking countries (Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Morocco, Yemen, Algeria, etc.) with greater freedom to explore and enjoy the sights and culture.
* ... and much, much more!
These techniques have been used by real language learners, most of whom previously considered themselves owners of a “bad memory” to make real strides in acquiring Arabic.
Don’t worry! None of these techniques are rocket science and none of them involve complicated brain surgery.
Frankly, if you can memorize a short email address or the name of a movie, then you can use this system to memorize a language as rich and diverse as Arabic.
But there’s really no time to lose.
Every day that you are not using this simple vocabulary memorization system, you are literally stealing from yourself the joy of reading, speaking and knowing Arabic as you easily expand the natural abilities of your mind.
Still skeptical? Swayed by the negative reviews? Scroll up, grab this book and give the technique a try for yourself today. If this technique fits your learning style, you'll be pleasantly surprised by just how much you can achieve in a short period of time with your Arabic studies. Learn and use this technique and you never have to forget a single word again.
Believe it or not, it doesn't matter if you have a good memory when it comes to learning Arabic.
The information in this book will teach
* Why memory techniques are like a bicycle everyone can ride (with some minor personal adjustments).
* The real reason why no one should ever be squeamish about memorization or learning a language.
* Why and how some of the most famous memory skills are applicable to learning any language, especially Arabic.
* How to create a simple “letter location” memory system based on the Arabic alphabet.
* Examples that will show you exactly how and why these memory techniques and strategies work.
* Unique approaches that will have you literally “tuning in” on the Arabic language so that you can memorize its vocabulary and recall it with ease.
* How to use actors, other public figures and famous pieces of artwork to help you effortlessly memorize and easily Arabic vocabulary.
* How to separate Arabic words in the most effective manner for memorization and recall.
* A simple strategy for memorizing the numerous orthographic marks used in Arabic (a process that some people consider the ultimate nightmare of learning Modern Standard Arabic.)
* A list of resources, including the secret to finding the absolute best dictionary to use when learning and memorizing Arabic vocabulary.
* How having a larger vocabulary will fill your travel in Arabic-speaking countries (Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Morocco, Yemen, Algeria, etc.) with greater freedom to explore and enjoy the sights and culture.
* ... and much, much more!
These techniques have been used by real language learners, most of whom previously considered themselves owners of a “bad memory” to make real strides in acquiring Arabic.
Don’t worry! None of these techniques are rocket science and none of them involve complicated brain surgery.
Frankly, if you can memorize a short email address or the name of a movie, then you can use this system to memorize a language as rich and diverse as Arabic.
But there’s really no time to lose.
Every day that you are not using this simple vocabulary memorization system, you are literally stealing from yourself the joy of reading, speaking and knowing Arabic as you easily expand the natural abilities of your mind.
Still skeptical? Swayed by the negative reviews? Scroll up, grab this book and give the technique a try for yourself today. If this technique fits your learning style, you'll be pleasantly surprised by just how much you can achieve in a short period of time with your Arabic studies. Learn and use this technique and you never have to forget a single word again.
169 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 5, 2014
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About the author
Anthony Metivier
65 books122 followersAnthony Metivier is a Canadian author and Memory trainer. His approach to mnemonics, known as the Magnetic Memory Method, has introduced several new innovations to the art of memory. Influenced by memory skills innovators like Harry Lorayne and Tony Buzan, Metivier is a promoter of mental literacy.
Born in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Metivier grew up in Kamloops. He completed first a BA and MA in English Literature before completing an MA in Media and Communications at the European Graduate School. Later, he completed a PhD and became the first person to hold a Doctorate in Humanities from York University.
From 2009-2011, Metivier taught Film Studies in the Art History Department of the University of Saarland partly under the auspices of a Mercator research grant for the project, Elective Affinities: Studien zu filmischen Adaptionen von Romanen und Erzhlungen mit Kunstbezug.
Born in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Metivier grew up in Kamloops. He completed first a BA and MA in English Literature before completing an MA in Media and Communications at the European Graduate School. Later, he completed a PhD and became the first person to hold a Doctorate in Humanities from York University.
From 2009-2011, Metivier taught Film Studies in the Art History Department of the University of Saarland partly under the auspices of a Mercator research grant for the project, Elective Affinities: Studien zu filmischen Adaptionen von Romanen und Erzhlungen mit Kunstbezug.
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February 28, 2015
Not much use.
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I read this book with a specific purpose, and it failed to deliver. I had perused a sample before buying, and had reservations but still proceeded with the purchase as the price is quite cheap. Not a good use of time and money as far as I am concerned, mainly for 3 reasons.
First, contrary to what the title suggest, the method proposed here is directly based on the age-old "loci" system ("memory palace"), without any significant adaptation tailored to Arabic.
Second, the book contains no decent analysis - like the number of words you should target, or the consequence of the 3-letter root system and derivation. I discovered somewhere in the middle of the book that the author knows probably about as many words as me. He has 28 "memory palaces", and states his largest have more than 100 words. So I'd bet his vocabulary is in the 1500-2000 range, like mine. I am struggling to double it, as proficiency typically means more than 3000 words, in most languages.
Third and most puzzling to me, the method proposes to learn words in alphabetic order of the target language. After studying half a dozen languages including English as a foreign language, I am yet to see any student achieve even a basic conversation level that way. Many sources document the value of learning "production" (from your native language to your target language), rather than "recognition" - especially with the alphabetic order.
The loci system and other technics such as mental images are fantastic. However you can find other references explaining them better and in a nicer prose.
Hence the rating of 1 star.
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I read this book with a specific purpose, and it failed to deliver. I had perused a sample before buying, and had reservations but still proceeded with the purchase as the price is quite cheap. Not a good use of time and money as far as I am concerned, mainly for 3 reasons.
First, contrary to what the title suggest, the method proposed here is directly based on the age-old "loci" system ("memory palace"), without any significant adaptation tailored to Arabic.
Second, the book contains no decent analysis - like the number of words you should target, or the consequence of the 3-letter root system and derivation. I discovered somewhere in the middle of the book that the author knows probably about as many words as me. He has 28 "memory palaces", and states his largest have more than 100 words. So I'd bet his vocabulary is in the 1500-2000 range, like mine. I am struggling to double it, as proficiency typically means more than 3000 words, in most languages.
Third and most puzzling to me, the method proposes to learn words in alphabetic order of the target language. After studying half a dozen languages including English as a foreign language, I am yet to see any student achieve even a basic conversation level that way. Many sources document the value of learning "production" (from your native language to your target language), rather than "recognition" - especially with the alphabetic order.
The loci system and other technics such as mental images are fantastic. However you can find other references explaining them better and in a nicer prose.
Hence the rating of 1 star.
June 1, 2017
Writer obviously has no idea about arabic. I regret every dollar spent on this scum.
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