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Learn the 10 Most Important Words about Autumn in Arabic (2) Posted by jesa on Sep 29, 2014
Marhaba! Day after day, one could witness the changing colors of leaves on trees. Well, you might be living somewhere around the world where the trees are still fully green. But be sure that in no time nature will have its way, and the beautiful Autumn season will be upon you. Today I am sharing…
Learn the 10 Most Important Words about Autumn in Arabic Posted by jesa on Sep 27, 2014
Marhaba! Most of you by now know that Autumn or Fall (الخريف) is my utmost favorite season of the year. We’re done with summer and now it’s time to enjoy the beautiful breezes as we transition from one season to another. In the past I have told you about my sentiments regarding this beautiful season…
Oh Layla, The Situation is Bad! Posted by jesa on Sep 23, 2014
Marhaba! If you are paying attention to news from the Arab world, you would immediately realize the situation across different states is really shaky and uncertain. Well, you’re right this is not new, but still this is by far one of the tensest periods in the modern history of the region on a number of…
More Sad News from Syria (2) Posted by jesa on Sep 22, 2014
Marhaba! I am sure you were also as sad and disappointed to learn that the devastating war in Syria is affecting world class historical sites in the Arab world. Among the many states and internal organizations to pay attention to such devastation, the U.S. State Department issued a statement regarding these devastating events. You can…
More Sad News from Syria Posted by jesa on Sep 20, 2014
Marhaba! Nowadays it’s quite hard not to come across any news from Syria on a daily basis. By all means this is one of the bloodiest wars in modern history, and it’s affecting the Syrian people as well as neighboring societies in the Arab world. In addition to the thousands of people that have perished…
Yogurt Cucumber Dip: A Cold Side Dish for a Hot Summer Day! Posted by jesa on Aug 31, 2014
Marhaba! Summer is coming to an end, but the long hot days are here to stay at least for a few more weeks. While in some places around the globe it’s starting to get cooler, in the Arab world the summer days are still long, humid (رطب), and dry (جاف)! As I have mentioned before…
I Loved you in Summer Posted by jesa on Aug 30, 2014
Marhaba! Can you ever get enough of Fairouz? Her songs are simply amazing and are beyond the time in which they were written and produced. Many of her songs capture many themes that range from love stories to patriotic songs. Given that I always stress how important music is for learning a new language and…