Shadowing Practice: Arabic Alphabet Pronunciation: All About Arabic Pronunciation - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Assalamu alaikum, this is Asil, the Arabic coach.
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In this video, you will study the articulation of the Arabic letters.
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The Arabic alphabet has 28 letters.
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Each letter has a name and a sound.
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The sound of the letter is the first sound of the name.
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Alif A Alif A Baa!
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Ba!
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BA Bye.
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TÀ Ta.
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thaa The.
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Some students mix the sounds /θ / and /ð / Remember, three dots, the letter that has three dots,
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We make the sound of it just like the sound of "th" in 3.
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Jim, j, Jim, j Ha.
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Ha!
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Ha Ha!
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The sound of "ha" comes from the middle part of throat.
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We don't say it as the English sound "ha" as in "house".
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We say it as "ha" From the middle throat.
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"ha" Ha!
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құ құ "Kha" "Kha" sound is pronounced from top throat.
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So it's the throat letter, it's not from the tongue, far -tongued like "cah" sound.
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It's not cat.
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It's "cha".
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Ha.
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Ha.
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deeper, and there's kind of continuation there.
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خَ Thank you.
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دال ده دال د ذال
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The sound of "thal" is just like the sound of "the" in "they" and "them" in English.
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RØ, RØ, RØ, RØ زاية seen,
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sa, seen sa sheen صاد ص صاد ص
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The sound of صد is like the sound of سين but harder.
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صح صح صاد "D" BOD. DO.
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The sound of ض is just like the sound of د but harder Try to say "dad" in English.
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Now make it harder.
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Dodd.
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BOD God.
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DO "어" O.
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"O" To.
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The sound of "ta" is very close to the sound of "ta" in Arabic and "ti" in English.
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Try to say "ta" You raise the tip of the tongue up.
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Ta.
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In "ta" you raise all of the tongue up tt A Buh.
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V. V V.
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V The sound of "dho" is very close to the sound of "dha".
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However, when you say the sound of "the", You put the tip of the tongue between your teeth.
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The And when you pronounce the sound of "Dhuh", you put more than the tip of the tongue.
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between your teeth.
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V V "V" Ein, a.
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Ein, a.
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The sound of Ayn.
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Probably you're worried now and you think: Here is the most difficult airbag sound.
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But don't worry, Once you know the difference between the AIN sound and the A sound, It will be so much easier.
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The sound of "a" as in "alif" is pronounced from the lower part of throat.
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A A.
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A However, the 'ayn sound is smoother.
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Try to put your finger on the lower part of your throat.
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Ah! comes from there.
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now put your finger a little bit above That's where /aɪn / sound comes from.
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the middle part of throat.
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Say "Ain" Ah!
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Ah!
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Ah?
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Some students find it harder if you add more sounds after "Ain".
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Here is the trick.
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Make the "Ain" sound first.
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Ah.
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Ah...
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Ah.
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Then add the following sound: Ah?
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Ow!
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Aye.
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I know it's challenging.
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But with enough practice, You can do it.
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Some important Arabic words have the Ayn sound, like Al -Arabiya, which means Arabic.
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العربية Assalamu alaikum.
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Assalamu alaikum is the Islamic greeting.
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and it literally means, Peace be upon you.
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The response is: Wa 'alaykumussalam. Which means...
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And upon you be peace.
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We don't say Assalamu alaikum wa alaikumussalam.
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And please notice that we don't stop between the two words We say Assalamu alaikum.
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Wa 'alaykumussalam.
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We say them as one word.
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As -salamu alaykum.
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Peace be upon you.
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Wa 'alaikumussalam and upon you be peace.
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Peace be upon you.
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Wa 'alaykumussalam.
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rein, rein, rein The rain sound.
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It's very close to the French R sound.
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R. R.
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R. It's not "ge".
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It's R.
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R.
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"g" FA Fa.
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Sá Fa.
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cough To Khaaf sound.
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It's not ka, it's kha.
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It's deeper than the English "K" sound.
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K in Arabic.
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So it's "qa" Talk.
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Huh.
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kind of closer to the "Q" sound, to the English "Q" sound.
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So it's not a k sound, it's "Haw" H - Ha!
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CAF, CA, CAF, CA lâm
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mime noon, na Ah!
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Huh?
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Ah!
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Huh?
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Ha sound is just like the English H sound.
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Ha.
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Aha!
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Ha!
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like in the house.
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Ah!
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Wow!
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Wow! wa Я - Я Thank you for watching the video.
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What You'll Learn: Key Speaking Skills for Clear Pronunciation

This video isn’t just about Arabic letters—it’s a masterclass in listening closely and reproducing sounds accurately, skills that directly boost your English speaking too! You’ll practice distinguishing between similar sounds (like the "th" in "three" vs. "they") and learn to articulate sounds from specific parts of your throat, mouth, and tongue. These skills are essential for nailing tricky English sounds like "θ" (think) or "ð" (this). Plus, you’ll build phonetic awareness, which helps you break down new words in English and pronounce them confidently—perfect for using with a shadowing app later!

Listen For These Sounds: Nuances That Make a Difference

The speaker emphasizes subtle sound differences, and that’s exactly what you need to notice in English too. For example, the Arabic "ha" comes from the middle throat, not the mouth like "house"—similar to how English "h" in "hat" vs. "hour" changes. Listen for how "thal" (like "the" in "they") uses the tip of the tongue, while "Dhuh" uses more of the tongue. In English, these small adjustments turn "think" into "sink" or "this" into "dis"—so training your ear here will sharpen your English listening skills. Use the shadowing technique to mimic these nuances: pause, repeat, and focus on where your tongue and throat are positioned.

Say It Like a Native: Rhythm, Stress, and Confidence

Native speakers don’t just say words—they use rhythm and stress to convey meaning. The video’s speaker uses clear, deliberate pacing, which is perfect for practicing shadow speech. Notice how they stress the first sound of each letter (e.g., "Baa! Ba! BA Bye")—this is similar to how English stress changes word meaning (e.g., "CONtest" vs. "conTEST"). To mirror this, repeat the speaker’s phrases out loud, matching their speed and emphasis. Over time, this will make your English sound more natural. Pair this with a shadowing app to record yourself and compare—you’ll be amazed at how quickly you improve English pronunciation by focusing on these details!

Remember, every sound you master here is a step toward clearer, more confident English. Keep practicing, and soon those tricky sounds will feel like second nature.

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

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Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does itis pronounced
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or predictionwill study · will be

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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