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Have you Seen Mashrou’ Leila’s Latest Hit Single? Posted by jesa on Feb 2, 2016
Marhaba! Music is an essential part of my life. On my commute to work, at the gym, at social gatherings, parties etc. music is all-present. In the past I have introduced to several of my favorite artists, including the up-and-coming band from Lebanon Mashrou’ Leila. They have recently released a new album titled ‘Ibn El…
Learn the 10 Most Common Words about Peace in Arabic (2) Posted by jesa on Jan 31, 2016
Marhaba! Hope you all refreshed your memory and/or learned something new from the previous post on the 10 most common words about peace in Arabic. I am confident you all enjoyed solving the crossword puzzle! In this post I am sharing the answers to the Arabic crossword puzzle and some examples of how you can…
Learn the 10 Most Common Words about Peace in Arabic Posted by jesa on Jan 26, 2016
Marhaba! There is always so much talk about war and peace in the Middle East, especially in the Arab world. Be it from the never-ending Palestinian-Israeli conflict to the numerous Arab-Israeli wars as well as civil wars in different countries, it seems clear that a large number of Arabs rarely encounter times of peace. Today…
Learn All 50 U.S. States in Arabic Posted by jesa on Jan 23, 2016
Marhaba! When my wife and I are in Beirut, Lebanon to visit family and friends, we always meet, through common friends, a bunch of Americans studying in Lebanon, conducting research for their studies, learning Arabic, or simply enjoying some of the beautiful sites. I have been told numerous times that these American students and/or tourists…
Everything You Need to Know About the Golden Globes in ARABIC! (2) Posted by jesa on Jan 19, 2016
Marhaba! Hope you enjoyed reading about the Golden Globes in Arabic. Despite the many problems with such awards, especially the exclusion of notable films for various sociopolitical reasons, I think it’s important to stay fully informed of the latest films, TVs, and music scores that in way or another shape our popular culture even if…
Everything You Need to Know About the Golden Globes in ARABIC! Posted by jesa on Jan 16, 2016
Marhaba! Less than a week ago, hundreds of actors, actresses, directors, film producers, script writers, and other individuals in the TV and film industry gathered for the Golden Globes. These annual awards are meant to celebrate the best motion films, music scores, and TV series in the previous year. In many circles, the Golden Globes…
Farewell ‘Starman’: A Fitting Tribute to David Bowie in Arabic Posted by jesa on Jan 12, 2016
Marhaba! The world has lost a legend. David Bowie was a cultural, iconic, and musical artist that redefined popular culture through his unique compositions and song writing over the last four decades. His music has reached millions of people around the world through a number of venues: motion films, musical albums, concerts, renditions of his…