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Tools for learning Arabic: dictionaries, subtitles, streaming, apps, websites.
Arabic dialects: A database of 25 cities from Rabat to Baghdad
MADAR is a remarkable tool to analyze Arabic dialects. The database contains 2000 sample sentences, each translated into the dialect of 25 Arab cities. Here is how to use it.
What are the best dictionaries for Arabic dialects?
Dictionaries for Arabic Dialects are rare. Here is a list of tools for Egyptian, Syrian, Iraqi, Tunisian, and Moroccan Arabic.
How to learn touch-typing in Arabic
Typing without looking at the keyboard - touch typing - can be learned - also for Arabic. A few suggestions on how to become a fast typist.
How Spotify can be used to learn Arabic
Spotify (also the free version) can show the lyrics of the song you are playing in real time. This works surprisingly well for Arabic songs too. Here is how you can turn Spotify into a great study tool for Arabic!
The best Arabic learning tools – a starter kit
A collection of the best Arabic tools and apps for learners of Arabic: dictionaries, browser add-ons, audiobooks, streaming tools.
Learning Arabic as an adult – difficulties and recommendations
Learning Arabic as an adult is a challenge. Understanding how our brain works can help to find the right method. Recommendations for adult improvers.
What are the sources of sunnah.com and shamela.ws?
sunnah.com and shamela.ws are popular websites among Arabic and Islamic students. What sources do they use and who is behind these websites? Guest author Mohamed has some answers.
Unique gifts and merch für Arabic students
T-Shirts, hoodies and other clothes with Arabic design: 5 different t-shirt designs, featuring rare XI-XV verbs.
Confessions of a lifelong learner of Arabic
How do you manage to motivate yourself to learn Arabic for years, even decades? Marco Rateitschak has been learning Arabic since 1999. In a guest article, he describes his journey and offers valuable advice for anyone in such a situation. A survival guide for lifelong learners of Arabic.
E-rug “Sajdah” helps memorize the prayer ritual and the Qur’an
Must-have for geeks: a smart prayer rug with an LED display - to pray and recite the Qur'an correctly. The only downside: the price.