The best Arabic learning tools – a starter kit
A collection of the best Arabic tools and apps for learners of Arabic: dictionaries, browser add-ons, audiobooks, streaming tools.
A crash course in the conditional sentence in Arabic: ف and tenses (3/3)
This three-part series of articles is designed to get the trouble out of the way once and for all. Part three is about the Fa' (ف) and the tenses.
‘Ayza Atgawez’ ten years later: Netflix continues the story of Ola
Ayza Atgawez was a big hit in the Arab world in 2010. The Netflix series Finding Ola portrays the life of the main character ten years later: a divorced woman with children, 40 years old, belonging to the 1% very rich people in Egypt, who is searching for a new start and meaning in her life.
“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.
Learning Arabic as an adult – difficulties and recommendations
Learning Arabic as an adult is a challenge. Understanding how our brain works can help to find the right method. Recommendations for adult improvers.
A crash course in the conditional sentence in Arabic: particles and words (2/3)
This three-part series of articles is designed to get the trouble out of the way once and for all. Part two is about the conditional words (mainly إن and إذا).
A crash course in the conditional sentence in Arabic: the basics (1/3)
This three-part series of articles is designed to get the trouble out of the way once and for all. Part one is about the basics.
20 questions for: Uchechi Kalu (#28)
"From zero to fluent" is possible, says Uchechi Kalu. Learn more about Uchechi in Episode 28 of the "9273 roots"-interview series: The woman who developed a curriculum to reach conversational fluency in 1,5 years.
The word كَتَبُوا – What is the function of the Aleph at the end of an Arabic verb?
The Aleph at the end of third-person plural verbs is there for protection.
What does the vowel on the second root letter of an Arabic verb tell us?
The vowel on the second root letter of an Arabic verb reveals many things about the character and personality of the verb.