Should I Learn Modern Standard Arabic or a Dialect?
Part 3 in the “Arabs Say…” series: If a foreigner comes to work or live in your country, should they learn Modern Standard Arabic or the dialect?
Lebanese Arabic Song: Majnoun (Ramy Ayach)
Learn Lebanese Arabic with Ramy Ayach’s hit song Majnoun (video with lyrics, English translation, and language notes).
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?
Around Dubai
Eman tells us about Dubai, the city she lives in, and why she thinks it’s so amazing.
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.
20 Fascinating Tunisian Arabic Proverbs
Let’s explore twenty of the most famous Tunisian proverbs and discover their meanings and usage.
Lebanon’s Street Food Market
Mariette and her friends explore foods of the world at Lebanon’s traveling street food festival.
Comparative in Russian with Намного (much more)
This short video is about forming the comparative degree of Russian adverbs or adjectives when we need to show to what extent something is bigger, cheaper and so on.
Using an Arabic Dictionary: Tips for Learners
So, you’ve decided to study Arabic. From the get-go, you’re confronted with a number of challenges. You knew, of course, that you would have to
10 Pairs of Easily Confused Russian Verbs
Review the conjugations of these common verbs to avoid mixing them up.
A Vulnerable Patient
When Rita’s dad (pictured) is in the hospital, they find another patient in need of some help. What matter does Rita take into her own hands?