Netflix Show: Mo
Learn Arabic and Palestinian culture with Mo, a Netflix comedy-drama series featuring authentic dialogue and diverse themes. Enjoy Arabic subtitles and dubbing options for the best learning experience. Don’t miss out on this inspiring show.
My Extensive Reading Routine
Sindri tells us how he has improved his Arabic with extensive reading and listening.
Key Egyptian Arabic Expression: معلِشّ ma3alíšš
معلِشّ is used to downplay a situation, whether to console, sympathize, or apologize. The word originally comes from the Modern Standard Arabic phrase ما عليه شيء, which literally means nothing against it.
Key Egyptian Arabic Expression: كِده kida
كِده is likely the most quintessentially Egyptian word there is. Not only is it very high frequency in everyday speech, but it is unique to the Egyptian Arabic dialect. كِده is related to the Modern Standard Arabic word هكذا like this but takes on a range of idiomatic meanings on its own and in phrases.
Reading Activities for Arabic as a Second Language
How to use the parallel translations and audio to study with Arabic readers effectively.
Learning New Vocabulary While Reading Arabic
Develop strategies and adopt a productive mindset for dealing with new vocabulary while reading Arabic as a second language.
Is Extensive Reading in Arabic Important?
Learn why extensive reading in Arabic is so important and how to implement it in your learning routine.
Do Arabs Write in Their Dialects of Arabic?
Part 2 in the “Arabs Say…” series: Do you ever write in your dialect? In what situations? How do you know or decide how to spell words?
Variations in Spoken Arabic within Countries
Part 1 in the “Arabs Say…” series: Does everyone in your country use the same dialect? Are there any differences in speaking styles between urban and rural areas, regions, social classes, religions, or generations?
Top Resources for Tunisian Arabic Listening Practice Online
You can improve your listening comprehension of Tunisian Arabic by watching Tunisian TV, movies, YouTube channels, and other websites. Lilia recommends her favorites here.
Egyptian Arabic Orthography
Learn how to read the Arabic script and tashkeel (voweling) used in Lingualism materials.
Attending a Katb-Ketab
Learn about Egyptian culture and pick up some useful Arabic vocabulary. Today Esraa tells us about an interesting wedding custom in Egypt.