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 […]
Giving Condolences in Arabic
“… in this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes.” – Benjamin Franklin If you know an Arab who has recently lost a loved one, you’re probably wondering if there is anything that you can say to them in Arabic that will express your deepest sympathies. In this post today, we will share with […]
How to Tell Your Arabic Friend to Get Well Soon
With the unofficial start of the cold and flu season coming up in just a couple of weeks, you’re likely to eventually run into someone who’s feeling a bit under the weather. And if you’re living or working in the Arab world, you’re probably curious as to what to say in Arabic to a friend […]
Here are All Arab Countries in One Convenient List
If you’ve been learning the Arabic language for a while, you’ve likely learned how to say “country” in Arabic. (And for those of you who haven’t learned it yet, the Arabic word for country is ﺑَﻠَﺪ /balad/) Still, you might be asking yourself which countries you can speak Arabic in once you’ve mastered the language. […]
Five Arabic TV series to Watch if You’re Learning Arabic
These days, everybody’s looking for a fun and easy way to improve their Arabic. Well, what if we said we did, in fact, find a fun and easy way to improve our Arabic? What’s more, you can even do it right from the comfort of your living room sofa! That’s right! These days you can […]
Greetings and Farewells in Arabic
Whenever considering traveling to a country, one might want to know the lifestyle of that country. Or maybe even go further, like knowing the local language. Obviously, wherever you travel, there are speakers of other languages. For example, consider Arabic language. It is one of the most spoken languages, with the highest growth rate. Furthermore, […]
Come Upon The Culture Of Jordan and Syria
Jordan and Syria are neighboring countries. Both countries share commonalities in culture, religions and language. Both countries’ culture is based on Arabic and Islamic elements. Still, Each country has its own unique physical, historical and cultural geography. The largest religious group in Jordan and Syria are the Muslims. Although Islam is the dominating religion, […]
Here are Just a Few of the Best Sandwiches in Amman
Taking a walking tour of Jordan’s capital city, they’re bound to hit you – hunger pangs! That’s because neither tourists nor Jordanians can resist the aroma of Amman’s street food wafting out of the local eateries. Indeed, there really is so much good food to be found in Amman on nearly every street nowadays. (In […]
The Walking Trails that Hiking Groups in Jordan Swear By
Well, folks, spring is officially in full bloom here in Jordan. And after the last couple of springs, you’re likely ready to get back outside and breathe in a little nature. Indeed, it’s been a while.Nevertheless, if your travel plans include doing some of the world’s best hiking, Mediterranean-bound trekkers shouldn’t miss Jordan. You see, […]
Our Top Ten Competitive Countries in Middle East List
When making a GCC countries comparison, the UAE is the Arab world’s most competitive economy. So says a new report by the World Economic Forum and the World Bank Group. In fact, these two groups ranked the UAE 17th on the latest Global Competitiveness Index (GCI). Not only that, but it also ranks as one […]