Some people might wonder why so many books are constantly being authored to teach Arabic and other languages. I thought about this and it seemed like it was a bit like the world of cooking.
In this linguistic kitchen, authors are the chefs, and grammar rules are the recipes, pots, and molds. Words are the main ingredients that hold together correctly to form a complete and delicious dish. Without the precise recipe, the ingredients would be just a disorganized mess.
On the other hand, colloquial words and common expressions are like the salt and spices that give the dish a unique and vibrant taste. They are what make you sound like a native speaker and show that you’re not just learning words, but truly embracing the culture they belong to. And the preparation of the dish is not complete without exercises and activities, which can be likened to the “cooking process” itself, such as chopping, mixing, and stirring. This is the practical process that makes the linguistic ingredients ready for consumption and understanding.
Imagine a group of chefs, if you gave them the same basic ingredients and asked them to prepare the same dish, you would find that each one would use the ingredients in a unique way and add their own special touch to produce a distinctive flavor. The same goes for authors; we don’t invent new rules or vocabulary. We master the art of presenting information and narrating rules in a unique way. Every author has a distinctive flavor for each book they write, just as every chef has a special flavor in every dish they prepare.
Ultimately, the journey of learning Arabic is a personal one, and many skilled “chefs” have prepared delicious dishes for you. Your task is not to eat just any dish, but to find the “flavor” that suits your taste and inspires you. Look for the author who makes you enjoy the journey, for every book has its unique flavor, and every author has a style that sets them apart. Choose the right chef for you, and savor the beauty of the Arabic language. And I, as an author, promise you a unique, delicious, and enjoyable flavor experience in all my books.
