By Marwa Turki, LanguageBird’s Instructor

The demand for speakers of Arabic has increased in the past decade because of US military engagement in the Middle East and North Africa. Arabic is also one of the world’s most widely spoken languages. It is one of the five most spoken languages around the world by a population of over 400 million. By learning Arabic, you will develop the skills to live, work, and interact with a more diverse set of countries.

Online Arabic language classes can open the door to exciting career paths in the armed forces

The reasons for joining the army are as varied as the individuals themselves. Many serve to get educational benefits that the military offers so service members can take advantage of during and after service from financial aid and college funds to loan repayment programs. Others join the  Armed Forces because it is a great way to serve their country as a translator. 

translators also serve a crucial role in logistics and diplomacy. If a congressperson or senator visits an Arabic speaking country,  translators accompany the individual to help communicate with local dignitaries.

Deepen Your Connection to the local community

The benefits of becoming an Arabic speaker include learning about a different culture. You can provide direct communication between troops and local civilians and vice versa. You are crucial to establishing human relations between U.S. Military and local cultures and addressing the media during crucial events.

Everything that you need to know to make the right decision for your child

Due to high demand for people that have bilingual skills, LanguageBird’s online Arabic classes can help you build a strong foundation for an intended college major or prepare for a successful career in the military. All of our Arabic courses are taught by native Arabic speakers, and they focus on Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and its dialects. Learning from native speakers and focusing on feeling confident about speaking can catapult your learning more quickly than learning in a traditional classroom. 

The benefits of speaking Arabic are widely seen and it is a beautiful language to learn to be able to communicate with a variety of people all over the world.