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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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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There are plenty of blogs out there for just about any subject you might be interested in from sports blogs to make-up tutorial blogs to blogs on how to make better blogs. And these blogs on just about every subject come in just about every language – including Arabic. Now, you may be thinking: “Sure, I know there’re Arabic blogs out there, but I don’t think...
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Do you like the pyramids? We do too. Let’s say you are going on an adventurous expedition to Egypt and discover that you have no idea how to communicate. You would need to know all the common phrases and words in Egyptian Arabic. Maybe you decide to go to a more Asian country like Syria or Jordan, in which case you would need to learn...
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What’s good, tasty and always on your mind? FOOD. That’s right everyone, today we’re all about food. Eating out is great and all, but we’re the DIY kind of people. It is very important to know your kit before you use it, and that is why today we are going to spill the tea on the list of kitchen utensils in Arabic, kitchen appliances in...
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As he neared graduation, an Arab boy went to his father. “Baba, I’ve decided what I want to study,” the boy said.“What’s that, my son?” the father questioned.“I want to be an actor!” the boy exclaimed.The father answered with a laugh: “Oh, my boy, your pronouncing it wrong. It’s DOC-tor!” My father used to tell me that there’s a lot of truth in a joke and...
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It’s that time of year when love is in the air and that can only mean one thing. If you met even a few Arab friends, you’re probably going to get a دعوة زفاف daʻwat zifaaf (wedding invitation). So, to help you speak Arabic during the big day, we’re going to give you some Arabic phrases and vocabulary. For sure that will make you...
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So, you’re having a new baby! Allah yija’alu min ithurriyyah isalha or “May God make it a good/worthy offspring!”. Having a new baby is a very exciting step for you and your spouse. If you live in one of the Arabic speaking countries, knowing how to speak Arabic phrases when having a new baby helps you navigate the city. Of course, while pregnant, you and your...
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Have you ever felt stuck when speaking a foreign language with a native speaker – be it your tutor, teacher or language partner? You can be as successful and fluent in your target language as you want to be, so long as you practice and persevere through use of the right tools and learning methods. If you are reading this article, you more than likely...
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One of the great things about traveling to Arabic-speaking countries is that most major cities have quite a few different methods of transportation methods to choose from. Though not as غير مكلف – ghayr muklif (inexpensive) as buses, سيارات الأجرة – sayaraat il’ujrah (taxis) offer a relatively cheap and quick way to get from one point to another. Making it easier still is the...
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