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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.
Which is the Best Arabic Translator? DeepL and Google Translate Tested
DeepL, a popular translation tool, recently added Arabic. This post compares its performance against Google Translate across various Arabic text types, including newspaper articles, literary excerpts, and dialect examples. Find out which machine translation service currently offers more reliable results for your Arabic needs.
How To Watch Arabic TV Channels With IPTV
Want to watch Arabic TV without a satellite dish or costly subscriptions? This guide shows you how to set up IPTV to stream Arabic channels in under five minutes. Learn how to use a web-based player and free M3U playlists to access hundreds of channels from the Middle East and North Africa on your computer or mobile device.
JAIS: An In-Depth Review of the “Arabic ChatGPT”
Media calls Jais the "Arabic ChatGPT," a new AI trained with Arabic data. This article reviews Jais's practical performance on tasks like writing messages, correcting grammar, answering facts, and translating, revealing its current capabilities and limitations.
How to Transcribe Arabic Videos in 5 Minutes with Whisper AI
Creating Arabic transcripts has never been easier thanks to Whisper from OpenAI. You can even automatically translate videos - here's a step-by-step guide.
New feature: Hear how ARABIC words are pronounced
Arabic for Nerds offers a NEW service to subscribers (plus members): Mark any Arabic text with mouse or finger (mobile) and hear how the word is pronounced in Arabic.
Maknuune and More: A Review of the Top 5 Dictionaries for Palestinian Arabic
Having your own language is vital for identity. This article introduces Maknuune (مَكْنُونة), an excellent new online dictionary documenting Palestinian Arabic. It also highlights other key resources for learning this important dialect.
How the Oxford Arabic Dictionary Was Made: A Conversation with Tressy Arts
Tressy Arts, Editor-in-Chief of the Oxford Arabic Dictionary, shares insights into compiling the most up-to-date Arabic dictionary. She discusses translation challenges, including tricky words and cultural nuances, and how human expertise and linguistic data shape dictionary entries.
Write Arabic in LibreOffice Without a Hassle: The Font Name Fix Extension
LibreOffice's default font settings can create a frustrating experience when switching between Arabic and other languages. This article explains the "Font Name Fix" extension, a simple solution to ensure your chosen Arabic font stays put, improving your writing workflow.
Maqsam: The Promising New Arabic Speech Recognition Tool For Dialects
Traditional Arabic speech recognition often struggles with dialects. Maqsam, a Jordan-based tech company, claims superior performance in transcribing Middle Eastern and North African Arabic. This article tests Maqsam's capabilities with real-world examples - for example Gaddaf's Zanga Zanga speech.
The Ultimate Guide to Learning Arabic with ChatGPT
ChatGPT has made waves in AI, but how well does it handle Arabic? We test its ability to assist with Arabic vocabulary, grammar, writing, and translation, providing an honest assessment for language learners.
