Learning Syriac (or similar)

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Zaarin
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Learning Syriac (or similar)

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I've been thinking of learning Syriac (or failing that some dialect of Neo-Aramaic like Turoyo). Anyone know of a good program for thoroughly learning Syriac (i.e., to speak and think in it, not simply for reading the Pshitta)? Something with IPA references for pronunciation would be nice, and if it's helpful I already have some degree of confidence in reading Serto (and to a lesser extent Estrangela).
But if of ships I now should sing, what ship would come to me?
What ship would bear me ever back across so wide a Sea?
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Re: Learning Syriac (or similar)

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I asked elsewhere, and someone directed me to this. He hadn't used it personally, but he said that he and his wife, both linguists, had tried and enjoyed the company's Biblical Hebrew program. I haven't had time to sit down to a full lesson since picking it up, but it seems to be what I was looking for (though hopefully the company either comes out with part 2 or can direct me to more advanced material when I get through it...). Thought I'd post in case someone else was looking...
But if of ships I now should sing, what ship would come to me?
What ship would bear me ever back across so wide a Sea?
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