When you want to go beyond your textbook and your classroom, you’ve got two basic escape routes. The first is the written word. You could read blogs, newspapers, or books in Arabic. Not a bad idea—but it still sounds suspiciously like work. What if you just relaxed your way into Arabic in a way that let you become more fluent with the language, more educated about the culture, and more knowledgeable about art in general? What if you watched a bunch of Arabic movies? If you’ve never watched Arabic movies before, well, of course you’re missing out. But you’re probably also misinformed. Cinema around the world is not, generally speaking, kind to Arabs on screen. It’s not hard to think of examples. That’s why it’s important... Show more

One of the most compelling reasons to learn another language is to be able to enjoy entertainment from around the world. And if you’ve come this far without dipping your toes into the wellspring of Arabic television, prepare to be amazed. Because the Arab world is enormous. In addition to several thriving film industries, Arabic-speaking people have enjoyed television programs of every sort for generations. From sprawling battle scenes to nail-biting game shows to thrilling political dramas, there truly is something for everyone. So let ArabicPod101.com help you find your new favorite Arab show! (And in case you’re wondering where to watch Arabic TV shows, keep in mind that YouTube and Netflix are good places to start.) ... Show more

Do you often feel lonely and sad? Do you long for romance and are willing to do whatever it takes to meet that special person? Speaking another language could revolutionize your love life! So, why wait? Learning how to say ‘love’ in Arabic could be just what you need to find it. Or perhaps you were lucky, and have found your Arabic partner already. Fantastic! Yet, a cross-cultural relationship comes with unique challenges. Learning how to speak your lover’s language will greatly improve your communication and enhance the relationship. At ArabicPod101, our team will teach you all the words, quotes and phrases you need to woo your Arabic lover with excellence! Our tutors provide personal assistance, with plenty of extra material available... Show more

Do you know what the most decisive moment of a day in the office is? It happens in the blink of an eye, and it could mean the start of a great deal—or a disaster. It’s the length of time it takes for you to click “Send.” A scary moment, to be sure. Are you positive there weren’t any mistakes in that last email? Did it go to the right person? And when you’re doing business in another culture and another language, the pressure gets turned up to eleven. But at the same time, the rewards could be enormous. If you’re someone who’s already got a decent grasp of the written Arabic language, then you might be ready for the challenge of writing business emails in Arabic. What does it take—and what’s in it for you? In this... Show more

What word passes between native speakers a dozen times a day without a second thought, but leaves a learner tongue-tied, terrified of making a faux pas? It’s “hello”—but it’s also all the cultural knowledge that comes with it. Saying hello in Modern Standard Arabic is no picnic if you don’t know the cultural context! Keep reading if you’ve ever wondered “How do Arabs say hello?” Every Arabic phrasebook or guidebook has an entry for “hello,” but I’ll bet that they didn’t tell you how to use it. No matter how good your grammar is, slapping Arabic words into English cultural contexts will leave anybody confused. Fortunately, you’ve got this guide to keep you on the right path. Arabs are legendary for their hospitality, and putting a... Show more

Most everyone is familiar with this day, as it is celebrated nearly everywhere the world. Yet, when exactly is April Fools’ Day? And where did April Fools come from? April Fools’ Day is observed on April 1st every year. This day of jokes and pranks is believed to have stemmed from the 16th-century calendar change in France, when New Year’s Day was moved from April 1 to January 1. This action was taken due to the adoption of the Gregorian calendar. However, a few people were resistant to the calendar change, so they continued to observe New Year’s Day on April 1st, rather than the new date. They were referred to as the “April Fools”, and others started playing mocking tricks on them. This custom endured, and is practiced to this day... Show more

Imagine yourself spending your holidays in Lebanon. You haven't gotten the hang of speaking Arabic yet. You're enjoying your time there, but you still feel strongly disconnected from where you are. Many Lebanese don't speak English, and you don't even know how to let people know that you do not speak Arabic. This is where the importance of learning basic Arabic phrases comes in. Not only will it help you communicate with the local community; it will also help you gain that connection you would otherwise be yearning for. I would highly recommend that you start by learning (at least some of) the Arabic alphabet. While using transcriptions might seem like a really nice way to get a head start, I promise you’re doing yourself... Show more

Learn a little Arabic everyday with the free Arabic Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!فهد (fahd) cheetah (noun)الفهد جالس علي التلal-fahdu ǧālis ʿala ʾl-tallThe cheetah is sitting on the hill.الفهد هو أسرع حيوان بري علي وجه الأرضal-fahd huwā ʾasraʿ ḥaiyaūān barriyy ʿalā wajh ʾl-ʾrdThe cheetah is the fastest land animal on earth.الفهد يبحث عن طعام في الأرض العشبيةal-fahd yabḥaṯ ʿan ṭaـʿāmin fī al-ʾrḍ al-ʿašibahThe cheetah is searching for food in the grassland.فهد مرقطfahd muraqqaṭspotted cheetahOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Arabic Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!

Learn 4 honest reasons you need Arabic slang words and why they are so vital to truly learning and mastering the language. Teachers may normally cringe at the thought of their students learning Arabic slang words. After all, slang words and phrases are typically defined as being grammatically incorrect. So why would your teacher want you to spend time learning the “wrong way” to speak Arabic? Here are 4 of the top reasons why you should study slang words and expressions when learning Arabic or any new language. Create Your Free Lifetime Account and Start Learning the whole Arabic Language from the Beginning! 1. Native Speakers Use Slang Expressions in Everyday Conversation If you are going to study a foreign... Show more

Click here to listen how to pronounce those lovely words! أنا أحبك. ʾanā ʾuḥibbuka. I love you. أنت تعني الكثير بالنسبة لي. ʾanta taʿnī al-kaṯiīra bilnisbaẗi liī. You mean so much to me. هل يمكنك أن تكون رفيقي في عيد الحب؟ halla kunta ḥabībī fiī ʿiīdi al-ḥubb? Will you be my Valentine? أنت جميلة جداً. ʾanti ǧamīlah ǧiddan. You're so beautiful. أعتبرك أكثر من صديق. ʾaʿtabiruki ʾakṯar min ṣadiīq. I think of you as more than a friend. مئة قلب لن يكونوا كافيين لحمل حبي لكي. miʾaẗu qalbin lan yakūnūā kaāfiīīn liḥamli ḥubī lakī. A hundred hearts would be too few to carry all my love for you. الحب هو الحب. لا يمكن أبدا تفسيره. al-ḥubbu huwa al-ḥubbu. laā yumkinu ʾabadan tafsiīruhu. Love is just love. It can... Show more