Common Linguistic Errors in Arabic Usage
A scientific lecture entitled “Common Errors in the Arabic Language” was delivered by Ms. Assistant Lecturer Doaa Shaker Kazem. The lecture examined and analyzed the most prominent linguistic errors commonly encountered in both spoken and written usage, particularly within the university environment. It began by highlighting the importance of maintaining the integrity of the Arabic language as a tool for thought and expression and as a vessel of knowledge, emphasizing that accuracy in language use constitutes a fundamental pillar in constructing a rigorous academic text. The lecture addressed the most widespread spelling errors, such as incorrect writing of hamza forms, confusion between the tied taa (taa marbuta) and the open taa, and failure to distinguish between alif maqṣura and yaa, explaining how such mistakes weaken the formal quality of a text. It also examined grammatical errors related to case endings, especially the incorrect marking of subjects and objects, lack of agreement between verbs and subjects, and improper use of particles such as inna and its sisters and verbs like kana and its sisters. Furthermore, the lecture shed light on morphological and stylistic issues, including incorrect plural formation, confusion between the active and passive participles, as well as the influence of colloquial expressions and unnecessary verbosity in formal writing. The lecture ultimately aimed to improve students’ linguistic performance, enhance their awareness of essential grammatical and orthographic rules, and develop their ability to produce accurate, coherent, and clear texts, thereby contributing to academic advancement and preserving the status of the Arabic language as a fundamental component of cultural and intellectual identity.