Arabic For Nerds

7 minute read

Is Arabic taught differently in Germany than in the USA?

"Real-life-situations" (USA) versus "lots of grammar" (Germany) - that's what studying Arabic used to be in both countries. But that is changing, says Paula Rötscher, who has studied Arabic at university level in the US and in Germany - and, moreover, teaches Arabic at several institutions.

4 minute read

LLiterature

The best modern Arabic novels which were translated into English. Part 2: Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco

In recent years many outstanding modern Arabic novels were translated into English. Part 2: authors from Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco.

2 minute read

EEgyptian Arabic

27med, 9ala7, 5alid – How to read and write Arabic in arabizi

Many Arabs don't use the Arabic alphabet for Whatsapp. Instead, they prefer using their English keyboard. Some hate it, others love it. A quick overview.

6 minute read

LLiterature

The best modern Arabic novels which were translated into English. Part 1: Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine

In recent years many outstanding modern Arabic novels were translated into English. Part 1: authors from Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine.

1 minute read

QQuiz

Quiz: How well do you know the Arabic terms for animals?

There are plenty of names for lion or camel in Arabic. How well do you know Arabic terms for animals? A quiz.

5 minute read

99273 roots

20 questions for: Sami Morcos (#23)

Episode #23 of "9273 roots": An interview with Sami Morcos - the man who created a great website that converts any number into Arabic text.

The best modern Arabic novels which were translated into English. Part 3: Yemen, Kuwait, Iraq, Sudan, and Saudi-Arabia

A tool to learn the notoriously difficult rules for numbers in Arabic

Are the Arabic verb forms XI to XV (11-15) really so rare?

Who are the greatest Arabic grammarians of all time?

Iraqi Arabic 101