If you have no knowledge of Arabic and you want to learn Arabic online, you have to start at the beginning, which means learning the alphabet and the sounds of the letters. When choosing an online course to help you learn Arabic, you must look for one that not only teaches you how to read and speak the language, but one that has listening and writing exercises as well. This will enable you to become completely fluent in all aspects of the language.

There are 28 letters in the Arabic alphabet. Words and phrases are written from right to left. The marks over the letters indicate the pronunciation of the word. The first lessons deal with the basics of the language so that you get used to using words and phrases without having to learn to write the language as soon as you start the course. You will see words and phrases printed in both English and Arabic and a link you can click so that you can hear these words pronounced by a native speaker.

It will likely take you longer to learn Arabic through an online course, but you can study at your own pace. You do need to set a time each day to devote to your studies so that you can concentrate on learning the language without interruption. There are different dialects of Arabic, but you should not let that be of any concern. Start off by learning the Standard Arabic, which is understood in all Arab speaking countries. Once you do master the language, you will quickly be able to pick up the various dialects and make adaptations to your speech.

Arabic language is difficult to learn, not because of the grammar or the pronunciation, but mainly because there are so many words in the Arabic language. The shape and structure of the language is that you not only write from right to left, but you also read from right to left. This is perhaps the hardest part of the language for native speakers from other languages to adapt to.

Your online course in Arabic should start with very simple greetings, such as how to say hello and goodbye. Learning numbers and counting in Arabic is more difficult that other words because of the rules associated with using numbers. Numbers have different spellings depending on the gender of the noun with which they are used. The feminine form of the number is used with masculine nouns and the masculine form of the number is used with feminine nouns. If you want to say two books, for example, you would not use the word for the number. Instead you would just use the plural word for books. However, once you use numbers past two, you must use the full form of the number, plus the plural form of the noun. It is quite likely that your lesson on numbers will take you some time to master.

How to greet people and introduce yourself is an important lesson in an online Arabic course. The same is true of how to order a meal in Arabic and to ask for directions on the street. This is the information that most people just getting started learning the language want to know, which is why it is always part of the beginning lessons.

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Transcripts: Your high school transcript is often the most important component of your college application. Your class work load and grades reveal what type of student you are and offer a glimpse into how you would work at their university. However, admissions officers are trained to know the discrepancies among different schools and class schedules. For example, at some schools, it’s easier to land an A than others. They also look at what types of courses you fulfilled. If you took honors classes, advanced placement or international baccalaureate classes, admissions officers will take this workload into account when reviewing your GPA.

Test Scores: SAT and ACTs are being de-emphasized in many colleges, but these standardized tests do help the admissions officers compare students from different high schools across the nation. Most schools have a range that the majority of students fall under when determining acceptance, but a low test score generally won’t break all chances of getting into college.

Admissions Essay: The college essay is a way to make you pop off the page. Now, instead of being a series of numbers and grades, you become an individual, unique person. This is therefore an increasingly important factor in the college admissions decision process. We suggest telling an anecdote about your life or your personality and describing how you have learned and grown from that experience.

Letters of Recommendation: A really good letter of recommendation can really make a difference, but colleges don’t really penalize students when the letter is not written well or only offers superficial information. Here’s some of the stuff that admission officers are looking for:
• Comparisons to others in the class; to those whom the teacher or counselor has worked with in past years; or with students who have enrolled at the college in question.
• Information about grading and/or competition.
• Illustrative examples or anecdotes
• Personal information
• Other personal traits or study habits (e.g., maturity, response to criticism, acceptance by peers, timely completion of assignments, willingness to go beyond what is expected, participation in class discussions)
The law entitles students to see completed recommendations. However, reference forms include a clause that most students sign to waive this right. This enables counselors and teachers to be candid, which is what admission officials prefer. Recommendations normally do become part of a student’s permanent file.

Extracurricular Activities: Extracurricular activities are important to show that you are an involved student. But with so many high school students doing so much and with so many programs and organizations, teams and clubs and causes, it’s hard to predict what admissions officers will favor. They are really looking for what the activities teach you—qualities like commitment, accomplishment, initiative and leadership and well-roundedness.
Here are some areas they look at:
• How much time does this student devote to an activity? How significant is the contribution? Admission professionals often favor depth over breadth.
• Evidence of leadership is a key factor that can tip the scales in your favor. There’s a difference between the student who joined the Geography Club and the one who founded it.
• Some balance is best. The student who participates in the Science Club, the Drama Club, and is also on the tennis team usually stands out more than the one who only chooses athletics as extras. Similarly, a balance of school related activities (clubs, teams, choirs, etc.) and those which take place elsewhere (volunteering, scouting, church groups, community theater, etc.) shows your horizon exists beyond the schoolyard.
• Volunteering is very important, and the key here is real hands on involvement. Admission people are usually able to differentiate between the candidate who spends every Saturday tutoring and one who volunteered a couple of times so they can add it to their application.
• A few collegiate candidates will up their stock in admission officers’ eyes by being extraordinarily talented in some area or with a truly off-the-wall interest or experience.

So now you know what happens behind the closed doors of the admissions decision. Still, with so many factors go into college admissions decisions that the results can sometimes seem unpredictable and off-the-mark. But don’t try to be someone you’re not—it’s all about being yourself, and that’s what’s going to really make you stand out in your college application.

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