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Levantine Arabic

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Levantine Arabic (اللهجة الشامية): A dialect of Arabic spoken in the Levant region, including countries like Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Palestine.

Two camels standing beside a colorful, graffiti-covered wall with the word 'MARHABAN' prominently painted in pink.

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What does مرحبًا (“marhaban”) actually mean?

In Arab culture, "marhaban" (مرحبًا) is commonly used as a greeting to welcome someone. However, the core meaning of the root ر-ح-ب is somewhat surprising and shows how deeply the word is connected to Arab culture.

January 7, 2024

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A colorful digital illustration featuring a stylized robot with glowing eyes, surrounded by floating Arabic letters and symbols, alongside an open book and vibrant abstract lines in a cosmic background.

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How ChatGPT can enhance Arabic learning

Many of you may have heard of ChatGPT. There is a lot of praise for the new AI tool. So, how well does it do in Arabic? Our guest author, Lisa Schor, ran a few queries in Arabic and found interesting results.

February 4, 2023

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A modern computer monitor displays text in Arabic, with a focus on language learning exercises, placed on a wooden desk surrounded by books and stationery. Natural light filters through a nearby window.

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Accessing the MADAR database for Arabic dialects

MADAR is a remarkable tool to analyze Arabic dialects. The database contains 2000 sample sentences, each translated into the dialect of 25 Arab cities. Here is how to use it.

July 18, 2022

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Close-up view of an open page from a book, featuring text in Arabic script and English translations related to linguistic definitions, with highlighted words and phrases.

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Top dictionaries for learning Arabic dialects

Dictionaries for Arabic Dialects are rare. Here is a list of tools for Egyptian, Syrian, Iraqi, Tunisian, and Moroccan Arabic.

June 6, 2022

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A smiling woman with long, curly hair is standing outdoors, dressed in a cream-colored top. She has a confident pose with her hands on her hips, surrounded by lush green foliage.

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20 questions for: Uchechi Kalu (#28)

"From zero to fluent" is possible, says Uchechi Kalu. Learn more about Uchechi in Episode 28 of the "9273 roots"-interview series: The woman who developed a curriculum to reach conversational fluency in 1,5 years.

November 28, 2021

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A man sitting on rocky terrain in a desert landscape, wearing a light-colored shirt and gray pants, with a rugged canyon in the background and a small birdcage to his right.

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Confessions of a lifelong learner of Arabic

How do you manage to motivate yourself to learn Arabic for years, even decades? Marco Rateitschak has been learning Arabic since 1999. In a guest article, he describes his journey and offers valuable advice for anyone in such a situation. A survival guide for lifelong learners of Arabic.

July 10, 2021

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