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Why Study Arabic? لماذا تتعلم العربية؟
Why Study Arabic? لماذا تتعلم العربية؟
1) Arabic is FUN to learn because :
1) Arabic is FUN to learn because :
You’ll learn about one of the most ancient civilizations in the world.
It’s easy to read. No tricky pronunciation or irregular verbs!
You’ll learn about the interesting cultures of the 22 Arabic speaking countries including: food, music, games, dances, arts, calligraphy, etc.
You’ll join the fun celebrating UN Arabic Language Day, Arab Cultures, Arab American Weeks!
2) Arabic is IMPORTANT because:
2) Arabic is IMPORTANT because:
It’s the 4th most spoken language in the world.
It’s the language of 1.5 million Americans of Arab heritage.
Illinois houses about 220,000 Arab-Americans, with 72% of them residing in Cook County.
Chicago is one of the top five metropolitan areas with Arab-American populations in the United States.
Schools in the surrounding towns are one of the largest Arab concentrated areas in Illinois.
It’s one of the United Nations’ SIX official languages.
It’s considered by U.S. Government one of the most critical languages for Americans to learn.
3) Arabic will make you STANDOUT because:
3) Arabic will make you STANDOUT because:
Only 7 schools out of the 708 high schools across Illinois offer Arabic language classes. Take advantage of this unique opportunity at OLCHS!
You will have the opportunity to receive the Seal of Biliteracy on your transcript!
You will have the opportunity to join the OLCHS Arabic Honor Society, once you meet the requirements.
It’ll increase your chances of getting accepted into college, study abroad programs & scholarship opportunities and it’ll increase your employment opportunities in the fields of: law, business, finance, journalism, translation, diplomacy, immigration affairs, social services, Federal agencies, and education.
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