Forrest Gump’s momma may be famous for always having said that “Life is like a box of chocolates …” However, my momma was famous for always having said “‘Please’ and ‘Thank You’ go a long way.” This is true whether it’s saying “Thank you” in Chinese or “Please” in Arabic. In other words, no matter the language, being polite will usually get you what you...
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One of the best ways to learn Arabic is through a person. Yes, we mean a language partner. But how do you find one? And why should you in the first place? Well, we are here to answer all these questions and more. Let’s dig into the art of having an Arabic partner. The Skills are All Merged Learning English is all about the four skills together,...
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It turns out, taking the initial decision of learning Arabic is not difficult. It is the type of Arabic that everyone is struggling with. If you are one of those people, keep reading because we have a lot to tell you. Obviously, there are many advantages and disadvantages to both. This is definitely a tough call because you will be working hard for months on this. So...
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Culture is what makes us unique and language and culture are intertwined. This means that even if you’re learning the Arabic language, you’re going to be mixing with Arabic culture inevitably because they are very linked! In fact, did you know that the language of a people expresses their culture in different ways? For example, you can really learn about Arabic culture from its’ Arabic expressions and...
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When some of you think of the language of love, you think of languages like French, Italian, and Romanian. In fact, their even called the Romance languages. However, contrary to popular belief, Arabs are a very passionate and romantic people and it’s shown in their language, too. Indeed, the average Arab knows the Arabic word for love; however, they also know the romantic Arabic phrases...
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These days, more and more people are turning to language learning apps to learn Arabic. With so many of these apps on hand nowadays, it has us thinking: Just how effective are these Arabic learning apps anyway? Well, it seems that we’re not the only ones asking this question. Recent studies by an American university also wanted to know if anybody really learns anything from a...
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What Is Code-Switching? You may realize that you sometimes switch from language to language? or that Arabic speakers switch between Arabic dialect to Arabic dialect, right? Well, this is code-switching and it happens for a multiple of reasons. It just depends on the situation really. For example, when you talk to your coworkers, you sound more professional and measured. But when you speak with your family or...
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In today’s world, learning Arabic comes with plenty of benefits. You not only learn about the Arab culture, but as we’ve discussed before, learning Arabic can also help boost your career. Moreover, to really impress your future Arab employer, then mastering Arabic typing can help you stand out above other applicants. Of course, there’s plenty more perks to be had when it comes to knowing...
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It’s that time of year again when maybe you’ve heard some of your Muslim friends getting excited about something called “Eid al-Adha”. You know it’s a special time for them, but now you’re curious about what this Eid al-Adha means. You might also be asking yourself if you should say something to wish them the best at this time. Well, my friend, when it comes to...
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Hey you, did you know that there are Arab countries in Africa? Well, of course there is! Africa is huge continent after all and the most diverse one. So if you wanted to learn Arabic, just know that there are African countries that speak Arabic and have their own Arab culture, and that they can definitely help you attain the language. The Arab countries in Africa...
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