I have always come across excellent Arabic speakers in Turkey. Betül Aslan is one of them.…
Dictionaries for Arabic Dialects are rare. Here is a list of tools for Egyptian, Syrian,…
A quiz about the 99 names of Allah (أَسْمَاءُ ٱللّهِ ٱلْحُسْنَىٰ). The 99 words are…
What kind of word is حُرِّيّةٌ in Arabic?
In Arabic, abstract words related to politics, economics or science like حُرِّيّةٌ often follow a certain model: the مصدر صناعيّ
9273 roots
In the series 9273 roots, I interview people who teach, work with or simply love Arabic – people with dedication and passion for Arabic.
Dialects
It’s the spoken word: tricky and essential things about Arabic dialects. Basics like the negation – but also difficult expressions that are not found in Standard Arabic.
Grammar
The fun part of Arabic is grammar (nahw): syntax, conjugations, and I’rab.
History
The history of Arabic and Arab/Persian geniuses who developed Arabic grammar.
“Perfect Strangers” on Netflix – here is how to watch it with English subs
Netflix’s first Arabic movie "Perfect Strangers" touches difficult topics in the Arab world: being gay, betrayal in marriage and lying and pretending. Unfortunately, there are no English subtitles on Netflix. But there is a way to watch the movie with English subs.
What are the best Arabic-English dictionaries and best mobile Apps?
A list of the best Android and iOS apps and websites for translating Arabic words into English. Most of them are free.
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I have always come across excellent Arabic speakers in Turkey. Betül Aslan is one of them. "The reason for learning a language is the most critical point that affects the learning process", says Betül in interview #30 of the 9273 roots series.
What are the best dictionaries for Arabic dialects?
Dictionaries for Arabic Dialects are rare. Here is a list of tools for Egyptian, Syrian, Iraqi, Tunisian, and Moroccan Arabic.
Quiz: How well do you know the 99 names of Allah? Full quiz
A quiz about the 99 names of Allah (أَسْمَاءُ ٱللّهِ ٱلْحُسْنَىٰ). The 99 words are attributed to God by Muslims.
Quiz: How well do you know the 99 names of Allah? 20 random questions
A quiz about the 99 names of Allah (أَسْمَاءُ ٱللّهِ ٱلْحُسْنَىٰ). The 99 words are attributed to God by Muslims.
20 questions for: Georg Binder (#29)
An Austrian kid goes on vacation to Egypt and is so enthusiastic about Arabic that the 14-year-old starts learning Arabic on his own back in Austria. That's the story of Georg Binder. Learn more about him in episode 29 of the "9273 roots"-interview series.
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How to learn touch-typing in Arabic
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Who invented the Arabic typewriter (keyboard)?
The Arabic keyboard we use today was invented in 1899 by two men who almost simultaneously worked on an Arabic typewriter: Selim Haddad and Philippe Waked.