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Aswan
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Aswan (أسوان) is a city in southern Egypt, known for its beautiful temples, the Aswan High Dam, and its location on the Nile River.
“Playing dominos gets you quick with Arabic numbers” | Andrew Cunningham | 9273 Roots #39
Banking expert Andrew Cunningham shares how playing dominos with native Egyptians helped him master Arabic numbers. He discusses his love for the Egyptian dialect, the elegant "Sisters of Kana," and weaving the language into his global career.
MADAR Corpus: A Resource For Learning Arabic Dialects From 25 Cities
MADAR is a valuable resource for Arabic dialect learners, featuring parallel sentences across 25 Arab cities and MSA. This guide shows how to use its lexicon and corpus viewer to understand dialectal differences.
Egyptian Arabic Slang: Youth Language and New Words from Social Media
Social media significantly shapes Egyptian Arabic slang. This article explores modern youth language, including words like "saahal," "fasheikh," and "beyond," highlighting challenges for learners and insights into evolving Egyptian dialects.
What Are the Best Arabic Series and Movies on Netflix?
Netflix offers Arabic movies, series and dramas (musalsalat - مسلسات). Since you can watch them in Arabic with English subtitles, this is a great way to improve your Arabic.
“I am a children’s book author and critic” | Dina Elabed | 9273 Roots #6
Dina Elabed, founder of Arabic Book A Month, is dedicated to making quality Arabic books accessible and loved by children. She shares her insights on children's literature and her favorite Arabic expressions.
