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Arabic Vocabulary List (قائمة المفردات العربية): A compilation of Arabic words and their meanings, often organized by themes or topics, to aid in language learning and comprehension.
Hezbollah Under Attack & Iran’s “Soft Power” Play in Sudan | Media Arabic Booster 09/24
This issue examines the Arabic media's response to the attacks on Hezbollah and the death of Hassan Nasrallah, plus a deep dive into Iran's strategy in Sudan. Learn the vocabulary used to discuss military strikes, assassinations, and geopolitical influence.
The Qur’an Revisited: The Passive Voice in the Qur’an
The passive voice appears in only 5.27% of Qur'anic verbs, making it a unique grammatical feature. This article summarizes important findings on its use, including emphasizing Allah's miraculous acts, conveying instructions, and expressing prohibitions. We also examine relevant verses from Suras like Al-Infitar and Al-Ma'ida.
Egypt’s Police, Syria’s Captagon, and a Diplomatic Thaw: A Media Arabic Analysis | Media Arabic Booster 07/24
This issue decodes the complex diplomacy between Turkey, Syria, and Qatar, and examines the shaping of Egypt's "new republic" and its modern police force. Learn the Arabic vocabulary used to discuss normalization, refugees, and state power.
The Ultimate Guide to the Arabic Passive Voice (المبني للمجهول)
Arabic's passive voice is unique and far less common than in English. This article simplifies its rules, detailing how to form passive verbs in both past and present tenses. You'll also learn about active verb forms (like Stem V and VII) that surprisingly carry a passive meaning, and how different verb types handle passive conjugation.
The UN ‘List of Shame’ & an Israel-Egypt Gas Dispute: A Media Arabic Briefing | Media Arabic Booster 06/24
This issue decodes the alleged political blackmail behind Egypt's energy crisis and Israel's gas supplies, plus the UN's "List of Shame" declaration. Learn the Arabic vocabulary used to discuss energy politics, international pressure, and legal disputes.
Three Tough Arabic Challenges: Verb رَأَى, Numbers & Egyptian ‘Bala Neela’ | Arabic Workout #01
This Arabic Workout episode (#01) offers focused practice on key Arabic elements. Sharpen your skills with the tricky verb رَأَى, learn to write the complex number 9,441,861, and dive into the fascinating Egyptian-Arabic expression "بلا نيلة" (bala neela).
Tensions Between Morocco and Algeria & Record Numbers of New German Citizens | Media Arabic Booster 05/24
This issue decodes the geopolitical tensions and arms race between Morocco and Algeria, and a report on record numbers of new citizens in Germany. Learn the Arabic vocabulary used to discuss conflict risk, alliances, and naturalization.
Sudan’s Media Blackout & Gaza’s “Elusive” Truce | Media Arabic Booster 04/24
This issue of the Media Arabic Booster decodes Sudan's shutdown of major Arab news channels as a political pressure tactic and analyzes the language used to describe the "elusive" Gaza truce. Learn the Arabic vocabulary for media censorship, diplomacy, and conflict negotiation.
Learning Hebrew as an Arabic Speaker: A Practical Guide to Grammar, Vocabulary, and the Alphabet
Learning Hebrew is much easier if you already know Arabic. This article reveals the strong connections between these Semitic languages, from shared roots and grammatical structures to alphabet similarities. It also uncovers a fascinating mistranslation in the Old Testament concerning Moses and the "Red Sea."
Algeria’s Mauritania Strategy & Egypt’s “People of Determination” | Media Arabic Booster 02/24
This issue decodes Algeria's diplomatic outreach to Mauritania amid regional tensions and analyzes the official Egyptian terminology for people with disabilities. Learn the Arabic vocabulary used for geopolitics, diplomacy, and social affairs.
