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Podcast (بودكاست): A digital audio or video series available for streaming or download, typically consisting of episodes focused on specific topics, such as news, education, entertainment, or storytelling.
How to Use NotebookLM to Study Arabic
Google's NotebookLM can help you move from intermediate to advanced Arabic skills, writes Christoph Weyer in a guest post. He uses AI tools to improve his skills through video summaries and generated vocabulary lists.
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.
New feature: Hear how ARABIC words are pronounced
Arabic for Nerds offers a NEW service to subscribers (plus members): Mark any Arabic text with mouse or finger (mobile) and hear how the word is pronounced in Arabic.
The Ultimate Guide to Learning Arabic with ChatGPT
ChatGPT has made waves in AI, but how well does it handle Arabic? We test its ability to assist with Arabic vocabulary, grammar, writing, and translation, providing an honest assessment for language learners.
“Being a lexicographer is a lifelong sentence” | Jan Hoogland | 9273 Roots #31
He's the Dutch Arabist whose work forms the core of the legendary Oxford Arabic Dictionary. Jan Hoogland shares the inside story of its creation, his decades-long passion for Morocco and its Darija dialect, and why a single word's entry with 47 collocations is his absolute favorite.
Looking for Arabic Series with Subtitles? Why Shahid Is Your Best Bet
Netflix struggles with Arabic content and subtitles. Shahid (شاهد), however, is a superior streaming platform for Arabic learners, offering extensive content across dialects and essential English/Arabic subtitles.
Who Invented the Arabic Typewriter? The History of the Arabic Keyboard
The invention of the Arabic typewriter was a complex challenge due to letter shapes and spacing. This article details its history, the roles of Selim Haddad and Philippe Waked, and Theodor Herzl's unusual attempt to bribe the Ottoman Sultan with one.
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.
“I went from zero to fluent in Levantine Arabic in one year” | Uchechi Kalu | 9273 Roots #28
After struggling with traditional methods in college, Nigerian-American writer Uchechi Kalu tried a new approach. Using mass immersion, she went from zero to fluent in Levantine Arabic in just one year. She explains her method and why you should believe in possibility.
“If you’ve been burned by soup you blow on yogurt” | Nesrin Amin | 9273 Roots #22
She's the creator of Bilmasri, a free blog and podcast that helps learners master the Egyptian dialect through movie clips, proverbs, and slow readings. Nesrin Amin discusses her passion for the colloquial poetry of Bayram al-Tunsi and how to "buy your head" in Egyptian Arabic.
