Arabic for Life: At the Airport (Part 3)
Welcome back to our series Arabic for Life. In Part 3 we finish our lesson on Arabic you can use at the airport by showing you how to form basic interrogative questions. Of course, when you arrive at the airport, you’ll not only have lots of questions but you’ll also be asked a lot of […]
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 […]
Airport in Arabic: MaTaar (مطار) – Your Guide to Travel Vocabulary
Are you getting ready for your next trip and need words and phrases to help you at the airport? Travel is one of the best ways to use your new Arabic language skills! Here, we’ll give you a simple and fun guide to learning everything about the airport in Arabic, so you can feel confident […]
Understanding Emphatic Letters in Arabic: A Key to Pronunciation Mastery
Arabic pronunciation can seem daunting at first, but unlocking the secrets of its sounds is incredibly rewarding. One fascinating aspect that often surprises learners is the concept of “emphatic letters.” If you’ve ever wondered why some Arabic sounds feel “heavier” or pronounced with more resonance, you’re on the right track! This article will demystify emphatic […]
Home Quest in Arabic: Mastering Apartment Hunting
/ʼahlan wa sahlan/ أَهلًا وَ سَهلًاand welcome to Part 2 of our apartment hunting lesson in our Arabic for Life series. Today we’re going to take that vocabulary you learned in Part 1 and put it all together in a dialogue that features a couple looking for an apartment. So, let’s get right to it […]
Finding Your Way: Key Arabic Phrases for Directions
Today in Part 2 of our Arabic for Life lesson on asking for directions, you’ll read a dialogue about Ahmed who’s trying to find his way to the center of Cairo. You’ll also read a dialogue about Farah and Laith who are trying to find a place to park in a strange town. Dialogue 1: […]
Celebrating an Arab Birthday: Essential Phrases, Traditions, and Greetings
Birthdays are a time for joy and celebration across cultures, and the Arab world is no exception. Knowing how to wish someone a “happy birthday Arabic” is a wonderful way to connect with friends, family, and colleagues, and shows your appreciation for their culture. This article will guide you through the most common and heartfelt […]
How to Say “I Don’t Know” in Arabic
“I’m not sure.” “Beats me.” “Heck if I know.” “I have no idea.” Just as there are many ways to say “I don’t know in English, there are many ways to say it in Arabic. However, why are there so many different ways in both languages to simply say that we do not know something […]
Mastering the Question: “How Are You in Arabic”
Mastering the simple question, “how are you in arabic,” is the first key step toward genuine conversation. Because Arabic is a gendered and dialect-rich language, the correct phrase changes depending on who you are speaking to and where they are from. This guide provides all the necessary Ways to Say “How Are You?” in Arabic […]
How to Say “Safe Journey in Arabic”
Whether you’re sending off a friend at the airport or saying goodbye to a colleague who is driving home, knowing how to wish them well is a vital part of Arabic etiquette. In Arabic, phrases for wishing a safe journey in arabic are usually beautiful blessings that emphasize safety and God’s protection. This guide will […]