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As salam alaykum! (Hi!) If you’ve ever visited or lived in an Arabic country, you have probably noticed the repetitive use of Arabic sayings, especially in rural areas. If that’s you, I can safely assume that it wasn’t easy for you to understand many of those Arabic sayings—even if you had someone to translate them for you. The reason why you failed to grasp the meaning of these sayings is that the translation of a certain saying in Arabic doesn’t usually mean its equivalent in English. As a learner myself, not understanding those sayings has often disappointed me and made me doubt my language skills. This made me realize that I must dive deeper into Arabic and explore the meanings of these sayings. After conducting a... Show more

In most cultures, it is custom to express gratitude in some way or another. The dictionary defines gratitude as follows: it is “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness”. Giving a sincere, thankful response to someone’s actions or words is often the ‘glue’ that keeps relationships together. This is true in most societies! Doing so in a foreign country also shows your respect and appreciation for the culture. Words have great power - use these ones sincerely and often! Table of Contents 12 Ways to say ‘Thank you’ in Arabic Video Lesson: Learn to Say ‘Thank You’ in 3 Minutes Infographic & Audio Lesson: Survival Phrases - Thank You Video Lesson: ‘Thank You’ in 31... Show more

Learn 4 tools and techniques to stop translating in your head and start thinking in Going through lessons is enough to get by and learn the basics of , but to truly become fluent you need to be able to think in . This will allow you to have conversations with ease, read smoothly, and comprehensively understand natives. To do this, you need to go beyond just completing daily or weekly lessons. We naturally translate in our heads because it's viewed as the easiest way to learn the definitions needed when learning a language. This way of learning can actually hinder your skills and fluency later on. If your brain has to make neural connections between the word you're learning, what it means in your native tongue, and the physical object... Show more

Your Learning, Streamlined – The New Lesson Interface Your learning is about to get a whole lot easier. More than ever, learners are choosing mobile as the platform to study Arabic. Mobile has always been a part of our DNA. We began our life on your iPod, and have remained by your side ever since. In our 11th year, we’re returning to our roots as a way to learn Arabic on-the-go. How? With a brand-new lesson interface just for you. Hint: It will launch in beta later this month! If you want to secure access to this brand new upgrade, take advantage of the upcoming All Access Pass Sale! Click Here to Get 25% OFF All ArabicPod101 Subscriptions! (example taken from japanesepod101.com) It’s built from the ground-up to be a... Show more

Have you ever returned to ArabicPod101 lessons you’ve completed? Accessing a lesson once is enough to learn more Arabic. But to master what you’ve learned, to understand Arabic the second you hear it, to read with just a quick glance, and to speak smoothly, without thinking... you need to review. In this blog post, you’ll learn the 5 review tactics and learning tools that will truly sharpen your Arabic (all of which I’ve been able to resources for on ArabicPod101.com). Create Your Free Lifetime Account and Start Learning the whole Arabic Language from the Beginning! 1. Listen to lines over and over again! One of the best ways to learn Arabic (or any language) is to listen to native speakers over and over again until you... Show more

Hi Listener, Want to speak more Arabic in 2017? You need exposure to native Arabic conversation from day 1. You need a native Arabic speaker to explain it all – the words, the grammar, and cultural nuances. And you get all of that in every single ArabicPod101 lesson. In fact, we’re starting up a brand new season just in time for the New Year! Starting January 2nd, 2017, we’ll be publishing brand new seasons of Audio and Video Lessons to get you mastering Arabic the fast, fun and easy way! Want to know what you can expect? Here’s ArabicPod101’s Lesson Schedule: Monday: - Absolute Beginner - 3-Minute Egyptian Arabic Tuesday: - Video Series - Listening Comprehension - Video Series - Arabic Words of the Week ... Show more

Every Arabic learner will have these fears – “I’m not good enough yet.” “I don’t think I’m making any progress.” “What if I never reach my goals?” Arabic learning fears – we all get them from time to time. What are yours? And are they worth being scared of? In this blog post, we’re killing the top 4 Arabic learning fears – 1) what are the fears learners tend to have the most and 2) how you can overcome them! Here are the top 4 language learning fears according to our users: 1. “I’m not good enough to start speaking yet.” Do you feel like you’re not good enough to start speaking yet? It’s a pretty common fear or misconception that most learners have. Here’s how you overcome it: The best way to get good at speaking is to... Show more

Discover 3 ways that Arabic learning games and video games can help you learn and master Arabic faster, retain more, and enhance your language skills. Create Your Free Lifetime Account and Start Learning the whole Arabic Language from the Beginning! Can You Learn Arabic Using Games? Yes, Arabic learning games and even video games can help you learn and master Arabic faster and improve overall comprehension. Research studies have concluded that video games enhance traditional learning methods and make mastering a new language like Arabic fun and exciting. Without the firm foundation in grammar and vocabulary provided by conventional learning programs, however, you will not be able to learn Arabic with games alone. But when... Show more

Not only is it possible to learn Arabic in your car, there are 3 great benefits that will help you master the language faster and with less effort. With everyone so pressed for time these days, it might seem like a daydream to believe that you could learn Arabic in your car—but it’s not! Thanks to a wide range of new technologies and resources, learning a language in your car is easier than ever. Not only is it easy to learn a language while driving, there are actually a number of benefits, especially if the lessons are part of a structured learning program like ArabicPod101. Here are three specific benefits to learning Arabic or any other new language in your car. Create Your Free Account and Learn Arabic from the Very... Show more

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