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Conjugation (تصريف الأفعال) is the process of modifying a verb to indicate aspects such as tense, mood, voice, aspect, person, and number.
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.
10 Unique Gifts for Arabic Learners: From Tatreez to Oud (2025 Guide)
What do you get someone obsessed with Arabic who already owns every grammar book? This 2025 gift guide features handcrafted Palestinian Tatreez from a Gaza artisan, the award-winning Omani novel Honey Hunger, Arabic-English pun mugs, Kashida calligraphy bookmarks, and a curated oud fragrance sampler. Skip the flashcards—these gifts teach culture, not just vocabulary.
From Washington to Gaza: Decoding Two Major Debates in Arabic Media | Media Arabic Booster 04/25
Two vastly different fronts in today's news: We examine the global economic shockwaves of a US trade war and the deeply personal, regional politics of the Gaza border as seen through the eyes of a Palestinian writer.
Gift Ideas for Arabic Language Lovers: Find Unique Presents (2024)
Christmas and the holidays are just around the corner! Wondering what to get someone who is passionate about learning Arabic and likes Arab culture? Here are some gift ideas that will delight any Arabic enthusiast.
The Difference Between طول and طوال
In this "Unlocking Arabic" installment, we dive into the precise meaning and pronunciation of طوال. Discover whether you should say طُوْلَ السَّنَةِ, طِيلةَ السَّنَةِ, or طَوَالَ السَّنَةِ to express "all year round," understanding the subtle grammatical differences for each.
The Ultimate Guide to the Arabic Passive Voice (المبني للمجهول)
Arabic's passive voice is unique and far less common than in English. This article simplifies its rules, detailing how to form passive verbs in both past and present tenses. You'll also learn about active verb forms (like Stem V and VII) that surprisingly carry a passive meaning, and how different verb types handle passive conjugation.
Three Tough Arabic Challenges: Verb رَأَى, Numbers & Egyptian ‘Bala Neela’ | Arabic Workout #01
This Arabic Workout episode (#01) offers focused practice on key Arabic elements. Sharpen your skills with the tricky verb رَأَى, learn to write the complex number 9,441,861, and dive into the fascinating Egyptian-Arabic expression "بلا نيلة" (bala neela).
“I hope mastering Arabic takes nothing less than a lifetime” | Mennan Salih | 9273 Roots #33
From teaching herself Arabic at 16 to a PhD in Arabic Literature, Mennan Salih's journey is remarkable. She explores the fascinating links between Arabic and Akkadian, her love for the Iraqi dialect, and why she hopes mastering the language is a lifelong adventure.
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.
Why Is Learning Arabic So Hard for Adults? (And What to Do About It)
Adult Arabic learners often struggle with being a beginner. This article explores how the aging brain processes new information, drawing lessons from fields like chess to provide practical study approaches for mastering Arabic.
