Arabic for Romeos and Juliets
Do you have a secret crush on an Arab boy or girl and don’t want to keep it a secret anymore but you don’t speak Arabic? Well, if that’s the only thing stopping you, don’t let that hold you back. Since we’re so close to that time of year when love is in the air […]
How to Measure Up in Arabic
Whether it’s knowing the size of your carry-on luggage or the size of the space your refrigerator will fit into, sometimes, you may have to know the measurement of things in Arabic. This can be confusing if you’re an American, Liberian or Burmese, as the US, Liberia, and Myanmar are the only three countries still […]
Arabic for Life: At the Airport (Part 2)
Hello and welcome to Part 2 of our Arabic for Life lesson on Arabic that you can use at the airport. In Part 1, we gave you a few vocabulary words in Arabic that you can use. Today, you’ll see how those words are used in a dialogue featuring Susan, a foreign exchange student from […]
Arabic for Life: At the Airport (Part 1)
Hello and welcome to our new series called Arabic for Life – a series we hope will introduce you to Arabic that you can not only use for everyday life but also Arabic that will last you all of your life. Each week we’ll present you with situations that you’ll likely come across while visiting […]
Arabic for Life: Arabic Essentials (Part 2)
مَرحَبًا بِعودَتِك/ marHaban biʻawdatik/ Welcome back! . In Part 1, we launched our new blog series we call Arabic for Life. The series is designed to teach you the basics of Arabic that you can use as you go about your daily life in the Middle East. We started the series on the essentials of Arabic […]
On the Road: Seeking for directions in Arabic
مَرحَبًا/marHaban/ and welcome to our third lesson in our Arabic for Life series – Asking for Directions. In Part 1, you’ll learn some Arabic vocabulary and expressions that are useful for driving and asking directions. In Part 2, you’ll read a dialogue about Ahmed who’s trying to find his way to the center of Cairo. […]
How You Can Get Better at Reading Arabic
Arabic is a beautiful language with a long history and is used by millions of people around the world. Indeed, it is a challenging language to learn, but once you learn it, you’ll find it is one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. Like all languages, there are four basic skills in Arabic […]
You Say It’s Your Birthday? Well, “ ʻeed Meelaad Saʻeed” Friend!
Every year when their birthdays come around, you’ll likely find that many of those living in the West reminiscing about the birthdays of their youths. Most were simple affairs with balloons, mom’s homemade cake, a few family and friends, beautifully wrapped presents, singing “Happy Birthday to You” and the ceremonious blowing out of the candles. […]
Engagements & Weddings: How to Congratulate the Happy Couple in Arabic
It was bound to happen sooner or later. You’re friend Mahmoud had been talking about how beautiful he found the receptionist at work for weeks, so last weekend he had his “jaha” – the meeting between families to request the girl’s hand in marriage. The girl and the families agreed, and now the two are […]
A Dozen Ways to Ask How Are You in Arabic
One of the most common ways to say hello or ask about someone in any language is by asking “How are you?” Arabic is no different. And whether you’re greeting one of your closest friends or the guy who sells vegetables down the street, asking how they are is a great way to start a […]