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Tech that works. Honest reviews of dictionaries, flashcards, and software to help you build a digital toolkit that actually helps you learn.
I Built a Tool to Drill My Arabic. You Can Use It Too.
I built the Drillomator because I still believe in repetition, memory and getting things wrong. It serves fresh Arabic vocabulary every day, plus verb, harakat, synonym and antonym drills.
Inside the Arabic Language Academy’s Race to Finish Al-Mu’jam Al-Kabeer
Reflecting on his visit to Cairo's Arabic Language Academy, Ambassador Ulric Shannon shares new insights on المعجم الكبير. He breaks down their 90-year progress, the threat of dictionary piracy, and why this lexicon is trapped in print.
The Arabic Letter That Looks Like a Fist: Waw (و) in Kaomoji & Emoji
You've seen the "determined fist" smiley (- ̀ᴗ- ́)و online, but did you know that fist is actually the Arabic letter Waw (و)? From the "happy face" letter Ta (ت) to the "sweat drop" numeral Khamsa (٥), discover how Arabic characters are used in Japanese kaomoji to create expressive text art.
Alnnahwi.com Review (2025): The Best Free Arabic AI Grammar Checker?
In a sea of Arabic proofreading tools, one free option is making waves. We put Alnnahwi.com to the test with common Arabic grammar and spelling mistakes. Discover why this fast, no-registration AI tool has become our favorite for writing flawless Arabic text.
Sahehly Review: Can This AI Tool Fix Your Arabic Grammar Mistakes?
Sahehly, an Arabic AI tool from Sakhr, helps improve writing by fixing grammar mistakes, suggesting synonyms, and providing tashkeel. Our test showed it to be quite promising.
A Step-by-Step Method for Researching the Meaning of Ancient Arabic Words
Understanding words in old Arabic texts, especially pre-Islamic poetry, can be a challenge. This article provides a step-by-step approach to uncover the historical meanings of words like "مَخَارِيقٌ," guiding you through classical Arabic dictionaries and historical linguistic resources to accurately interpret ancient verses.
The 9 Best AI Tools for Arabic Writers and Learners in 2024
AI is now quickly making its way into the world of Arabic. We present the best and most interesting AI Arabic tools that you should take a look at in 2024.
Behind the Bot: How Maqsam is Building an AI That Truly Understands Arabic Dialects
Arabic AI chatbots can bridge communication gaps across dialects. In this interview, Rana Qubain from Maqsam explains how their new Arabic voice bot achieves an impressive level of grammar and pronunciation, handles various dialects, and overcomes significant challenges in Arabic NLP development and data scarcity for AI.
Muraija: The New Arabic Collocation Dictionary
Learning Arabic is challenging due to multiple word meanings. Mirko Vogel's new tool, Muraija (مُرَيْجَع), aims to revolutionize this. This article explains how Muraija, an Arabic collocation dictionary, shows how words are truly used, helping learners and translators improve their understanding and production of natural Arabic.
The Ultimate Guide to Arabic Browser Add-ons for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge
Learning Arabic is easier with the right tools. This blog post lists the best browser add-ons and extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari. Enhance your experience with tools for typing Arabic, improving script readability, getting instant dictionary lookups, and checking grammar to make your online Arabic journey smoother.
