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27med, 9ala7, 5alid – How to read and write Arabic in arabizi
Many Arabs don't use the Arabic alphabet for Whatsapp. Instead, they prefer using their English keyboard. Some hate it, others love it. A quick overview.
20 questions for: Sami Morcos (#23)
Episode #23 of "9273 roots": An interview with Sami Morcos - the man who created a great website that converts any number into Arabic text.
A tool to learn the notoriously difficult rules for numbers in Arabic
Numbers in the Arabic language are like solving mathematical equations. But there is good news: a new online tool - which is of great help to learn the rules: arabic.ba
20 questions for: Nesrin Amin (#22)
Episode #22 of my series "9273 roots": 20 questions for the woman who explains Egyptian Arabic expressions by annotated movie clips: Nesrin Amin.
How to add Arabic subtitles on Netflix – the ultimate guide
With a simple trick you can add Arabic subtitles on Netflix. You don't need any plugin or add-on. It works on all devices. A step-by-step guide.
Dual subtitles in Netflix: How to watch Netflix with English AND Arabic subtitles at the same time
LLN is a Google Chrome extension that gives you superpowers over Netflix. You can watch films and series with two subtitles.
The best tools to write Arabic numbers in words
Several tools (desktop and mobile apps) can convert numbers into written Arabic text. Some recommendations.
What are the best websites for free Arabic lessons?
Many websites offer free Arabic lessons. Two of the best are Playaling and material of the Defense Language Institute.
The first Saudi comic movie in Arabic is hitting Netflix
Masameer is a Saudi Arabian animation film which is now available on Netflix! It uses Gulf Arabic and Fosha - and has pretty decent English subtitles.
Now available: e-book of Arabic for Nerds 2
Many readers have asked me about an electronic version of Arabic for Nerds 2 - because the book is too large and heavy to carry around. It is out now!