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Media Arabic Booster 11/24
This month (11/24) in Media Arabic Booster: What do the Houthis get out of attacking ships in the Red Sea? And an interesting headline following the election of Donald Trump as the new US president.
Unlocking Arabic #1: The difference between طول and طوال
There are many ways to say "during", "throughout" in Arabic. For example: طوال. But which vowel do you use on the ط in طوال? Is it "i", "u" or "a"? And do طول and طوال mean the same thing? An analysis.
Translating nonbinary gender expressions from English to Arabic
"They", "ze", "gender-fluid": Researchers of Arab universities analyzed how Netflix's subtitlers attempted to translate non-binary gender expressions into Arabic. This is particularly difficult due to the gendered nature of Arabic and societal perceptions. Some key findings and recommendations.
Media Arabic Booster 10/24
This month (10/24) in Media Arabic Booster: The situation in Lebanon and an article discussing why Saudi Arabia is reluctant to join the BRICs.
Combining Arabic with ceramics – a teacher’s story
Learning Arabic can be tough, especially with its tricky alphabet. Reginald Hefner, an Arabic teacher at York College, found a fun way to motivate his students by combining Arabic learning with ceramics and having them create personalized mugs. A hands-on approach that kept students engaged and excited.
An algorithm to find the ancient meaning of Arabic words
Reading old Arabic texts is often frustrating because you can't find the words in the dictionary. With the right tools and a clever approach, we can research what the words might have meant in certain periods. There are two fantastic databases for this task: The Doha and Sharjah Historical Arabic Dictionaries
Media Arabic Booster 09/24
This month (09/24) in Media Arabic Booster: Hezbollah and Nasrallah's death in Lebanon and how Iran wants to gain a foothold in Sudan
What’s the best way to pick up Syrian Arabic?
German scholar Lisa Schor has released a new textbook on Syrian Arabic. In this interview, she shares her expertise and discusses the obstacles encountered when learning a dialect.
The Qur’an Revisited: The use of the passive voice
A scholar has calculated that out of a total of 18,181 verbs in the Qur'an, only 957 have the passive form. When does the Qur'an use the passive? Some findings and insights.
Media Arabic Booster 08/24
This month (08/24) in Media Arabic Booster: Emirati car owners and the word مُلاك and why Syria did not broadcast Nasrallah's latest speech
