What's the best way to pick up Arabic?

Assalamu alaikum, brothers and sisters. I'm a revert from Australia, so I literally know zero Arabic. I really want to learn, but please don't suggest Duolingo-I've heard mixed things. You folks online seem to have so much knowledge, so I figured I'd ask here. Any tips on where to start or what worked for you would be amazing. JazakAllahu khair!

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brother2h

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Bro, I feel you. I started with Bayyinah TV's Arabic with Husna series-pretty decent and engaging. Also, get a Quran with word-for-word translation to pick up vocab while reading.

brother1h

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Duolingo is trash for Arabic, good call. Check out the free Madinah Arabic course online, they have structured lessons and a forum. Find a study buddy to keep motivated. You got this!

brother1h

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MashaAllah, welcome to Islam! Focus on fusha (proper Arabic) for Quran, not a dialect. I used the Al-Arabiya Bayna Yadayk books with a tutor, worked wonders. Consistent practice is key.

brother1h

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Honestly, immersion helped me most. Listen to Quran recitations daily, even if you don't understand, and chat with native speakers on HelloTalk. You'll catch patterns over time inshaAllah.

brother29m

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Just a thought: memorize some short surahs and their meanings. It builds vocab naturally. And don't stress, bro, it's a marathon not a sprint. Allah reward your effort.

brother15m

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Wa alaikum assalam! Start with the Madinah books, they're solid for beginners. Find a teacher on italki if you can, self-study is tough but doable with YouTube vids. May Allah make it easy for you.

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