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Tunisian Arabic
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Tunisian Arabic (اللغة التونسية): A variety of Arabic spoken in Tunisia, known locally as Tūnsi (تونسي) or Derja (الدارجة). It is part of the Maghrebi Arabic dialect continuum and shares similarities with eastern Algerian and western Libyan Arabic.
“If you’re not studying, you’re dead” | Pierrick Jaouen | 9273 Roots #36
What connects a 1960s Egyptian radio program to modern language learning in Vietnam? For linguist Pierrick Jaouen, it’s all part of the journey. Explore his favorite resources, words, and practical advice for mastering Arabic on your own terms.
Decoding Syria’s Media Boycott of Nasrallah & UAE Consumer News | Media Arabic Booster 08/24
This issue decodes the Syrian regime's media boycott of Hezbollah's Nasrallah and examines a report on high car repair prices in the UAE. Learn the vocabulary for analyzing political rifts and understanding consumer affairs in Arabic.
MADAR Corpus: A Resource For Learning Arabic Dialects From 25 Cities
MADAR is a valuable resource for Arabic dialect learners, featuring parallel sentences across 25 Arab cities and MSA. This guide shows how to use its lexicon and corpus viewer to understand dialectal differences.
The Ultimate Guide to Arabic Dialect Dictionaries (Online & Print)
Good dictionaries for colloquial Arabic are rare. This article compiles the best online and print resources for various Arabic dialects, offering solutions for Egyptian, Levantine, Moroccan, Sudanese, Iraqi, and Gulf Arabic.
“I’m a recovering polyglot” | Matthew Aldrich | 9273 Roots #7
Matthew Aldrich, the mind behind Lingualism, offers insights into learning Arabic dialects. He discusses his publishing work, favorite Egyptian Arabic expressions, and key language-learning moments.
Arabic Swear Words, Curses and Bad Words: The Definitive List in Egyptian, Levantine & Other Arabic Dialects
WARNING: This article contains explicit Arabic swear words and curse words. It compiles a list of frequent insults across dialects like Egyptian and Levantine. While important for understanding, readers (especially non-natives) are strongly discouraged from using these terms.
