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10 Most Popular Arabic Posts of 2015 Posted by jesa on Dec 29, 2015
Marhaba! In the last few years, I have shared my New Year Resolutions for the Arabic blog. Last year, I asked you all to provide me with the two activities/posts that you loved and two that you hated. This year I have decided to do something new. I want to share with you dear Arabic…
Adele Does it Again by Breaking World Records (2) Posted by jesa on Dec 27, 2015
Marhaba! Hope you enjoyed reading about how Adele’s album is outselling other albums in the United States, Great Britain, and other places. I have heard at least two renditions of her latest hit ‘Hello.’ One is a techno version and the second is a parody version of Hello sung by Darth Vader to coincide with…
Adele Does it Again by Breaking World Records Posted by jesa on Dec 26, 2015
Marhaba! Based on many previous posts, you all know that I love music and I always mention that one smart way for you to pick up Arabic quickly is through music. Today, my post is not about music in the Arab world, but about an artist that is loved in the Middle East, North Africa…
Learn the 10 Most Common Words about Feelings in Arabic (2) Posted by jesa on Dec 19, 2015
Marhaba! Hope you all enjoyed solving the fun and stimulating Arabic crossword puzzle on feelings! In this post I am sharing the answers to the Arabic crossword puzzle and some examples of how you can use these words in a sentence. I have also transliterated and translated every example so that you can learn how…
Learn the 10 Most Common Words about Feelings in Arabic Posted by jesa on Dec 15, 2015
Marhaba! In the past I have shared you with common expressions about love, anger, and kindness as well as swear words in Arabic. We sometimes have beautiful things to say and at other times nastier things to utter. Sometimes we are on the giving end and occasionally on the receiving side. Today, I am sharing…
9 Arabic Phrases to Use During Emergencies Posted by jesa on Dec 5, 2015
Marhaba! At all times in our life, we ask for help. When we were kids, we would cry in our times of despair to get help. As adults, we ask for aid by yelling ‘Help’ and other similar phrases converging on the notion of support. Against the background of important Arabic phrases for traveling to…
Adele’s “Hello” in Arabic Posted by jesa on Dec 1, 2015
Marhaba! So, are you an Adele fan? Well, I am. My wife and I have been following her since the release of her first album ‘19’ in 2008. Her latest hit “Hello” from the album ‘25’ is topping all music charts around the world. Over 500 million fans (and counting!!!) have watched the music video…