Arabic Misc.
Lingualism

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?

Arabic Misc.
Lingualism

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?

Levantine Arabic
Eman

Around Dubai

Eman tells us about Dubai, the city she lives in, and why she thinks it’s so amazing.

Levantine Arabic
Mariette

Lebanon’s Street Food Market

Mariette and her friends explore foods of the world at Lebanon’s traveling street food festival.

Levantine Arabic
Rita

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?

Levantine Arabic
Yumn

Cycling Around Tripoli

Yumn and her friends decide to bike around the city. What could possibly go wrong?

Levantine Arabic
Eman

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.

Levantine Arabic
Ammar

My Birthday in Berlin

Ammar tells us about his birthday trip to Berlin.

Levantine Arabic
Yumn

A Sad Story

Life can be full of surprises… and sad. Yumn tells us about one man’s interesting life story.

Levantine Arabic
Eman

A Life Lesson

Eman shares with us some of her feelings on growing up and dealing with life as an adult. Can you relate?