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Istanbul

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Istanbul (إسطنبول): A major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia, known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant cultural scene, including landmarks like the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.

Two women engage in conversation outdoors at a cafe, surrounded by green foliage and empty chairs. One woman, wearing a grey top, gestures as she speaks, while the other, in a blue jacket and white dress, holds a handbag and appears to listen.

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Tools and Apps

How to stream Arabic TV for free

Watching Arabic TV channels online is now very easy with the use of IPTV services and M3U playlists. You can enjoy more than 700 Arabic channels for free, and it is even possible to watch some channels in high definition. It takes less than five minutes to set up - here is how it works.

February 9, 2024

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A smiling woman wearing glasses and a hijab is taking a selfie in a desert setting, with sand dunes and rocky formations visible in the background, and a Toyota vehicle is shown behind her.

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20 questions for: Mennan Salih (#33)

The verb عَسعَسَ (to become dark) is Mennan Salih's favorite Arabic word. The author of the popular Arabic language blog "The Arabic Pages" recently began studying Akkadian, looking for similarities to Arabic. Learn more about her in episode #33 of the 9273-roots interview series.

January 20, 2024

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A woman wearing a red jacket and a maroon hijab smiles while looking to her left against a classroom backdrop with a chalkboard. She has glasses and appears to be in a thoughtful or content mood.

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20 questions for: Betül Aslan (#30)

I have always come across excellent Arabic speakers in Turkey. Betül Aslan is one of them. "The reason for learning a language is the most critical point that affects the learning process", says Betül in interview #30 of the 9273 roots series.

June 18, 2022

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Colorful clay representation of the word 'Forvo' in bold letters, set against a turquoise background with Arabic script, accompanied by decorative elements like small trees, a shell, and a lantern.

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Tools and Apps

How Forvo can help you pronounce Arabic correctly

Arabic is usually written without vowels (tashkeel). The website Forvo can help you find the correct pronunciation of Arabic words and names.

December 17, 2019

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A smiling young man with a beard standing in front of a grey mural featuring a diamond and red paint drips. He has his arms crossed and is wearing a dark striped shirt.

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20 questions for: Brian Powell (#16)

"9273 roots" interview: 20 questions for the man who works for one of the best translation companies for Arabic: Brian Powell

September 18, 2019

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A person stands confidently on a staircase railing, wearing a striped red, gray, and white t-shirt and gray pants, with a waterfront and a bridge in the background under a clear blue sky.

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20 questions: Mahmoud Gomah (#12)

Episode #12 of my series "9273 roots": 20 questions for the man who tells native Arabic speakers what mistakes they make: Mahmoud Gomah.

June 4, 2019

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A man standing in an ancient amphitheater, wearing a white shirt and glasses, with rows of stone seating visible behind him and a few people scattered throughout the arena area.

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20 questions: Ulric Shannon (#11)

Episode #11 of my series "9273 Roots": 20 questions for the Western diplomat and Canadian ambassador who likes to give interviews in Arabic: Ulric Shannon.

May 15, 2019

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