Bayern Munich’s latest arrival, Ismael Saibari, spoke to the press when he was officially introduced as a new signing in Munich. One of the topics that came up was his ability to speak multiple languages. Saibari said, “I speak five languages — English, French, Spanish, Arabic and Dutch — and hopefully German soon too. I like languages and different cultures.” It is a good thing that he likes learning new languages, because Bayern is famously strict about their new signings learning German and require
rigorous language courses.
Saibari’s personal and family history explains his ability to speak multiple languages. He was born to Moroccan parents in Spain, which accounts for his knowledge of Arabic and Spanish. He moved with his family to Belgium when he was young where he learned Flemish Dutch and French. Although he never lived in an English-speaking country, he likely studied it in school and likely spoke it frequently playing with international teammates throughout his career.
Do you think Saibari will pick up on German quicker than others have?
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