In the Name of Allah.
Motive: Why Spanish?
Here, I am going to work on a never-ending file to learn as much Spanish as I need, In-Shaa’-Allah (SWT), following the approach of the Learn X in Y Minutes blog. It is very simple and surprisingly effective at delivering the information needed to study a subject.
Why do I want to study Spanish? It was my first experience with learning a language purely out of personal interest, without any external pressure—exams, school, etc.
After trying many online resources and approaches—Duolingo, FSI, the Natural Method, Language Reactor, copywork, graded readers, books, audio podcasts, etc.—I finally decided to build my own curriculum: a curriculum that is relevant to what I believe I need.
Lesson One | Lección Uno
A quick self introduction. I want to be able to briefly introduce myself in Spanish.
Peace be upon you ... La paz sea contigo
My name is Tarek ... Me llamo Tarek
I am Tarek ... Soy Tarek
I am thirty-five years old ... Tengo treinta y cinco años
I am Egyptian ... Soy egipcio
I am from Egypt ... Soy de Egipto
I live in Egypt ... Vivo en Egipto
I am a Muslim ... Soy musulmán
Lesson Two | Lección Dos
Lesson Two is more about my family’s religion. But first, I have to thank Allah (SWT) for giving me a family.
الحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ
My mother is a Muslim ... Mi madre es musulmana
I have one brother ... Tengo un hermano
My brother is a Muslim ... Mi hermano es musulmán
I do not have any sisters ... No tengo hermanas
My family is a Muslim family ... Mi familia es una familia musulmana
I thank Allah for my family ... Doy gracias a Allah por mi familia