https://www.youtube.com/embed/I3U8SMjfIdQ Considering the fact that Mother’s Day likely arose from deity worship in Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, it should come as no surprise that we have one day a year where we pamper our mothers.  In this article, you’ll learn about Mother’s Day in Egypt and how this tradition got its start in modern-day Arab countries. Let’s get started. 1. What is Mother’s Day? Odds are, you’re already familiar with the concept of عيد الأم (ʿiyd al-ʾum), or Mother’s Day—this holiday is widespread, celebrated in numerous countries around the world. While exact traditions and connotations may vary from one culture to another, one thing remains constant: Mother’s Day is a time to honor and... Show more

https://www.youtube.com/embed/QsT9VmOZvOE A popular saying about the Day of Arafah goes: "There is no day on which Allah sets free more slaves from Hell than He does on the Day of `Arafah." In this article, we’ll focus on the importance of the Day of Arafah for Muslims, go over how it’s celebrated, and introduce you to some useful Arabic vocabulary.  Let’s get started! 1. What is the Day of Arafah? The word Arafah comes from the word Ta'aruf, which means "to know one another." However, there’s no definite information about why this day was called Arafah. Some researchers say it’s because people get to know one another on this day. Others say it’s because Arafah was where Adam and Eve met for the first time... Show more

When was the last time you thought something was unfair? How did you react? Most people see fairness and justice as necessary elements of daily life, especially at the governmental level. But these elements don’t always exist or shine through the clouds of politics! The 2012-2013 Egyptian protests marked a period of immense dissatisfaction toward Egypt’s government and leaders of the time. In this article, you’ll learn about the events leading up to the June 30 uprising in Egypt, the انقلاب (enqelāb), or "coup," that brought it to an end, and how the country commemorates these events. Looking at this important, and quite recent, moment in Egypt’s history will help you better understand its culture and values. Let’s get... Show more

If you tie up an Arab’s hands while he’s speaking, you might as well have tied up his tongue. So goes an old saying about the importance of body language in Arab cultures. And there’s a lot of truth to it, which is why we’re going over UAE etiquette in today’s article. It doesn’t matter how many times you’ve repeated after your teacher or your textbook to nail the perfect Arabic accent. If you aren’t aware of how your body language impacts your communication, you’ll stick out as a foreigner at best—and actually impede your meaning at worst. Of course, there are many different "Arab cultures" out there, and each one is going to have slight differences in what’s considered normal in terms of gestures when speaking. But there are... 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

Hey Arabic learner! We recently gave you some shortcuts to learn Arabic. In your journey to become fluent and conversational in less time that is needed to say “Gotta catch 'em all”, we will this time give you the Top 15 tips to remember words! 1. Use repetition: reading, writing and speaking words over and over again. 2. Associate words with drawings, pictures and funny scenes. 3. Try to use the language routinely in the context of daily life. 4. Reading as much as possible, especially the newspaper, helps you to remember words. Click Here To Start Learning Arabic Right Now! 5. Learn about the roots of words and how different words are related to each other. 6. Speak as often as possible with native... Show more

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Are you currently debating whether or not to learn Arabic? You aren't alone. Learning a new language requires a huge investment of time, and often money as well. That's why so many people are hesitant to spend the amount of effort required to become fluent in another language. However, learning a new language can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life and there are a number of reasons why you should start studying one... and start studying now! Click Here And Start Learning Arabic With A FREE Account! More Opportunities That's right. It's not rocket science. A new language can open up many new doors. You're able to work in countries other than your own, leading to a world of new opportunities. It can also qualify... Show more

Hello Listeners, When it comes to listening to and understanding Arabic, most beginners struggle. They hear the few words they know. And the rest just fly in one ear and out the other. Does this happen to you too? In this post, you’re going to learn about 3 tactics that are guaranteed to sharpen your listening comprehension skills! 1. Try Our Listening Comprehension Series Click Here To Check Out Our Absolute Beginner Videos! This is a complete lesson series dedicated purely to testing and improving your listening skills. You can find all of the videos from this series in the “Bonus Video Lessons” section of our site! In the video lesson, you’ll hear a dialogue in your target language. Then, you’ll be asked to answer a... Show more

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