The Alphabet:
* 22 consonants: The basic alphabet consists of 22 consonants, similar to Hebrew. These are:
* Aleph (א), Beth (ב), Gimel (ג), Dalet (ד), Heh (ה), Waw (ו), Zayin (ז), Heth (ח), Tet (ט), Yod (י), Kaf (כ), Lamed (ל), Mem (מ), Nun (נ), Samekh (ס), Ayin (ע), Peh (פ), Tsade (צ), Qoph (ק), Resh (ר), Shin (ש), Tav (ת)
* Vowel Points: Unlike Hebrew, Aramaic does not have a standardized system of vowel points, though some dialects do use them. Many Aramaic texts rely on context and tradition to determine vowel sounds.
Differences from Hebrew:
* Final letters: Some letters have distinct forms when they appear at the end of a word. For example, ק (Qoph) becomes ך at the end of a word.
* Pronunciation: There are subtle pronunciation differences between the two languages, and some Aramaic sounds may not exist in Hebrew.
* Script: Aramaic sometimes uses different forms of letters compared to Hebrew.
Writing in Aramaic:
* Right to left: Aramaic, like Hebrew, is written from right to left.
* No vowels: Unless using a dialect with vowel points, you will need to rely on your knowledge of the language to determine vowel sounds.
Learning Resources:
* Online dictionaries and resources: Many online resources can help you learn about Aramaic and its script, such as [Aramaic dictionaries](https://www.biblehub.com/aramaic/dictionary.htm) and [Aramaic language learning websites](https://www.omniglot.com/writing/aramaic.htm).
* Language courses: There are also courses available online and at some universities that can teach you Aramaic.
Example:
Here's an example of the Aramaic word "hello":
Hebrew: שלום (shalom)
Aramaic: שלמא (shlama)
Note: The word "shlama" is pronounced with a long "a" sound in Aramaic.
Learning Aramaic can be challenging, but with dedication and the right resources, you can master this ancient language and its fascinating script.