5 Tips To Read Arabic Without Vowels ( Tashkeel)

By Nabila Bouchala

From learnarabicwithnina.com

Introduction

Reading Arabic without vowels ‘Tashkeel’ or ‘Harakat’ seems hard for most of the Arabic learners who have just started or have a bit of time learning this beautiful language.

However,I tried to make a summary of the main useful tips which could help you boost your confidence as learners and go further in your learning path.

Tip 1Kno A l Vo s

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To know how to read without vowels, you should already know how to read words with vowels and know about all types of the Arabic language movements; الحركات

There are many movements but the most essential are the followings:

1. Short vowels:الحركات القصيرة 2. Tanween: التنوين3. Sukun: السكون 4. Long vowels:الحركات الطويلة5. Shaddah and Madd:شد و مد

If you would like to learn more about alphabets, Tashkeel and all movements, I have a free guide for you. You can click on the the title below to get it:‘’The Basic Arabic Guide For Beginners’’ where I explain all details you need to know about alphabets and vowels in Arabic. click on the title to get it from my website.

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Tip 2In e s Yo

Voc ar

Most people struggle effectively to increase their vocabulary but this is one of the main job you should do to reach reading without vowels.

● Try to memorise as much vocabulary as you can in the context of your need for the language.

● Repeat the word out loud in order to listen how to pronounce it and also to be familiar with it, that will help you to recognise the word when you come across it in any other kind of texts.

● Understand the context of the word in different context: because you could meet many words with the same letters but with different meanings.

Like in the following example:

The word/ verb Meaning in English In the text

كذب To lie/ He lied كذب

ب كذ Make someone wrong كذب

كذب A lie كذب

Tip 3Le r A bi

Gra r

Grammar will make it easier for you if you know:● How to use the ‘’articles’’● How to use adjectives● How to use prepositions ● The Pronouns list● How to conjugate verbs● How to use feminine and plural● How names are translated in Arabic And so many other rules.

With the basic knowledge of grammar in the course of time, You will be able to guess some vowels at the end of the word and sometimes at the beginning and in the middle of the word as well.

Grammar helps you to play with the words you already memorized with and without vowels.

Tip 4 Re d I ab

Reading books or any kind of writing could help you a lot. Make the habit of reading, like when you read in your own language. The more you read the more you meet many repetitive vocabulary which are the basic of the language. Read first with vowels then challenge yourself to read the same thing without vowels.

● Read children’s books

Children’s books are the easiest writing you can read, they have the easiest vocabulary and the simplest grammar.So, try to start with them then go and read other difficult texts.

● Read out loud: If you read out loud,you will use your four parts of your body (brain, eyes, ears and voice) this will help you to develop your ability to remember and communicate with the language.

● Read what interests you: try to read something in the target language that interests you. For example, if you like gardening, read about gardening.

● Read observantly: When you read, notice how the sentences are put together, the order of the words...etc. Try to remember these things and put them in practice when you read in any situations without vowels.

Tip 5Rec Y ur f

Re d

If you record yourself reading with vowels your mind will record the words too. So, listen to your recording once or more times, then read the text with your eyes, you will be able to make a combination between the sound and the word with vowels and without vowels too.

If you prefer to listen to a story instead of reading, try to make the relation between the recording and the script to learn how the word is written without vowels.

Con s o :I wish these quick tips could help you to read Arabic without vowels and without pain to jump to the next step.Here is the 5 tips again:1- know all the Arabic vowels: كن على علم بكل الحركات2-Increase your vocabulary: زد من مفرداتك3- Learn Arabic grammar : تعلم قواعد اللغة العربیة4- Read a lot in Arabic: ا بالعربیة اقرأ كثیر5- Record yourself reading: ل نفسك و أنت تقرأ سجIf you find these tips useful, please suggest the PDF to your friends who are interested. Thank youNabila Bouchala/ Nina