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Arab Spring ( ุงูุฑุจูุน ุงูุนุฑุจู) denotes a series of pro-democracy protests and uprisings that began in late 2010, challenging authoritarian regimes across the Arab world. The term is mainly used in the West.
Media Arabic Booster 01/25
This month (01/25) in Media Arabic Booster: The airplane disaster in the USA and an article discussing the return of businessmen linked to Bashar al-Assad to Syria.
Media Arabic Booster 12/24
This month (12/24) in Media Arabic Booster: The fall of Bashar al-Assad and an article discussing the link between Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood
Muraija – an Arabic dictionary like you have never seen before
Learning a language involves more than just memorizing words and grammar. The tool Muraija (ู
ูุฑูููุฌูุน) can help you understand how Arabic words work together to form meaningful expressions. In this article, Mirko Vogel, the creator of Muraija, guides you through using this innovative tool to improve your everyday Arabic tasks.
Media Arabic Booster 04/24
This month (04/24) in Media Arabic Booster: The expression ุจูุนูุฏ ุงููู
ููุงูู and a translation of an article discussing why Sudan had suspended "al-Arabiya"
Transcribe Arabic dialects easily with Maqsam
Maqsam is a new tool to transcribe Arabic audio. It recognizes almost all Arabic dialects. Does it also understand Gaddafi's Zanga Zanga speech? A song by Elissa? A critical test.
20 questions for: Jan Hoogland (#31)
I am a big fan of the Oxford Arabic Dictionary. Therefore, I am honored that one of the creators of this exceptional dictionary was available for the 9273-roots series: Jan Hoogland, a Dutch Arabic scholar and Moroccan Arabic expert.
What are the best Christmas gifts for Arabic nerds in 2022?
Christmas is coming and for those who celebrate it or need a gift - Here are the TOP CHRISTMAS PRESENTS for Arabic nerds.
Ola’s Journey: From Ayza Atgawez to Netflix’s Finding 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: Arabic Film Sparks Debate in Egypt
Netflixโs 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.
Alephia 2053: A Dystopian Reflection of the Arab World
The animated movie Alephia 2053 portrays a dystopian future of a fictional Arab state. It was viewed 8 million times on YouTube. A bonus for Arabic learners: it is in Standard Arabic with subtitles (English, French, Arabic).
