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.
Lebanon’s Street Food Market
Mariette and her friends explore foods of the world at Lebanon’s traveling street food festival.
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?
Cycling Around Tripoli
Yumn and her friends decide to bike around the city. What could possibly go wrong?
Veto Power
Eman and her friend Leyla have an agreement in place: Veto Power. Eman tells us how it works and why it works for their friendship.
My Birthday in Berlin
Ammar tells us about his birthday trip to Berlin.
Romy in the Lebanese Countryside
Romy tells us about an afternoon in a village with Feyrouz and a missing sheep.
A Sad Story
Life can be full of surprises… and sad. Yumn tells us about one man’s interesting life story.
A Life Lesson
Eman shares with us some of her feelings on growing up and dealing with life as an adult. Can you relate?