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Anki is free, open-source program that uses spaced repetition to help users remember information through customizable, media-rich flashcards.
The UN ‘List of Shame’ & an Israel-Egypt Gas Dispute: A Media Arabic Briefing | Media Arabic Booster 06/24
This issue decodes the alleged political blackmail behind Egypt's energy crisis and Israel's gas supplies, plus the UN's "List of Shame" declaration. Learn the Arabic vocabulary used to discuss energy politics, international pressure, and legal disputes.
Tensions Between Morocco and Algeria & Record Numbers of New German Citizens | Media Arabic Booster 05/24
This issue decodes the geopolitical tensions and arms race between Morocco and Algeria, and a report on record numbers of new citizens in Germany. Learn the Arabic vocabulary used to discuss conflict risk, alliances, and naturalization.
Sudan’s Media Blackout & Gaza’s “Elusive” Truce | Media Arabic Booster 04/24
This issue of the Media Arabic Booster decodes Sudan's shutdown of major Arab news channels as a political pressure tactic and analyzes the language used to describe the "elusive" Gaza truce. Learn the Arabic vocabulary for media censorship, diplomacy, and conflict negotiation.
Jordan’s Political Divisions & The “Shining” New Capital of Egypt | Media Arabic Booster 03/24
This issue decodes the five major political trends dividing Jordanian society over the Gaza conflict and analyzes the language used to praise Egypt's New Capital. Learn the Arabic vocabulary used to discuss public opinion, national priorities, and state propaganda.
Algeria’s Mauritania Strategy & Egypt’s “People of Determination” | Media Arabic Booster 02/24
This issue decodes Algeria's diplomatic outreach to Mauritania amid regional tensions and analyzes the official Egyptian terminology for people with disabilities. Learn the Arabic vocabulary used for geopolitics, diplomacy, and social affairs.
Decoding the Egypt-Ethiopia-Somaliland Conflict & Gaza’s Human Toll | Media Arabic Booster 01/24
This issue decodes the escalating geopolitical conflict between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Nile and the Somaliland port deal, and also looks at the human cost of war through the story of journalist Wael al-Dahdouh. Learn the Arabic vocabulary for diplomacy, conflict, and showing solidarity.
Egypt’s View on Palestine, Kuwait’s Mourning & An Election “Win” | Media Arabic Booster 12/23
This issue decodes an Egyptian intellectual's view on the Palestinian cause and analyzes the language used for major national events, including elections and the death of Kuwait's Emir. Learn the vocabulary for political analysis, solidarity, and official announcements.
Documenting War Crimes in Gaza & The Arabic for “Dying” | Media Arabic Booster 11/23
The first issue of the Media Arabic Booster analyzes an argument for documenting war crimes in Gaza, drawing parallels with the Nuremberg trials, and decodes the language of suffering used in Arabic headlines. Learn the vocabulary for international law, forced displacement, and journalistic ethics.
5 Simple Activities That Will Boost Your Arabic Skills
Many Arabic learners struggle to improve. This article presents five effective activities to significantly boost your Arabic language skills, suitable for both beginners and advanced students. Methods include daily text copying, creating verb conjugation playlists, using Netflix with Arabic subtitles, and shifting from word to root-based vocabulary study.
