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Self-study (الدراسة الذاتية): A method of learning where individuals take responsibility for their own education, often using resources like books, online courses, and other materials. Self-study allows for flexible scheduling and personalized pacing, making it an effective way to acquire new knowledge and skills independently.
At-Takallum: Why This Arabic Learning Series Works for Me
Tired of traditional, grammar-heavy Arabic textbooks? Guest author Paul Ammann reviews the At-Takallum series, detailing the modern, communicative method that finally "clicked" for him and why it might be the right choice for your learning journey.
Create an Arabic Language Bot With ChatGPT and Anki
AI offers new ways to engage in Arabic learning. In this guest article, Paul Ammann explains how to combine Anki with ChatGPT to create a bot that increases engagement and motivation in Arabic learning.
Lisa Schor on How to Get Started in Syrian Arabic
Lisa Schor, an Arabic teacher and doctoral candidate, shares her passion for transforming Arabic education. In this interview, she discusses her book "Akīd!," a textbook for Syrian Arabic beginners, highlighting its practical approach to conversational skills, basic vocabulary, and cultural understanding for A1 level learners.
“How a dive trip to Egypt led a 14-year-old to teach himself Arabic” | Georg Binder | 9273 Roots #29
Long before the internet, a dive trip to Egypt inspired 14-year-old Georg Binder to teach himself Arabic in his small Austrian town. He discusses his lifelong passion, his love for Khalil Gibran's The Prophet, and his "have a go" approach to mastering the Egyptian dialect.
“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.
“I drove 4 hours across mountains for an Arabic class” | Marco Rateitschak | 9273 Roots #27
What drives a Berlin-born economist to travel four hours across the Hajar mountains for an Arabic class? Marco Rateitschak discusses his 15-year career with Middle East investors, his love for Gulf Arabic, and why he believes every new language makes you a new person.
“Learning (languages) should become a joy, your job, and a friend” | Andreas Dietrich | 9273 Roots #26
He studied Semitic languages in East Germany, worked for an Arab ambassador in Berlin, and now leads tours through the Middle East. Andreas Dietrich discusses the deep etymological links between Arabic, Hebrew, and Aramaic, and why the root system makes the language so predictable.
How Do You Say ‘To Be Very Red’ in Arabic? The Power of Verb Forms XI-XV
Often overlooked, Arabic verb forms XI to XV are crucial for a deeper understanding of the language. This guest article by Reginald Hefner explains these "rare" verbs, their meanings, and how they intensify expression in contemporary Arabic texts.
How to Learn Iraqi Arabic: A Diplomat’s Tips on Grammar & Resources
Canadian Ambassador Ulric Shannon, a fluent Arabic speaker, offers insights into Iraqi Arabic in this interview. He discusses its distinct features, compares it to Egyptian and Levantine dialects, and shares resources for learning its grammar and vocabulary.
“My Russian teacher insisted we read texts aloud for 10 minutes every day” | Daniel Falk | 9273 Roots #19
He's a professional Arabic-German conference interpreter with a PhD from Leipzig University. Dr. Daniel Falk shares the challenges of his job, his love for Levantine and Gulf Arabic, and the single best piece of advice he ever received for mastering a language's flow.
