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What doesn’t the Egyptian star Amr Diab understand? Posted by jesa on May 4, 2013
Marhaba! In this post, I am sharing an article about Amr Diab’s criticism of a famous song from the movie “Ice Cream in Glym.” This article was published today (May 4, 2013) on the website of Al Akhbar a Lebanese newspaper. After presenting the article, I have some questions for you to answer. As…
Celebrating International Workers’ Day: Happy May Day! Posted by jesa on May 1, 2013
Marhaba! On May 1st every year, over 80 countries commemorate (أحياء ذكرى) the struggles of workers (العمّال) around the world since the 1886 Haymarket affair in Chicago. International Workers’ Day (يوم العمّال العالمي) or often recognized as Labor Day (عيد العمّال) or May Day, is a national holiday in many Arab countries. States like Bahrain…
Go Out and Try One of these 8 Fun Things during Spring Posted by jesa on Apr 22, 2013
Marhaba (مرحبا)! In spring (الربيع), across different places in the world, one could see blossoming flowers (أزهار تَتَفتَّح), listen to chirping and singing birds (عصافير تُزَقزِق), and feel the beaming sun (الشّمس تشرق)! The end of the winter season marks the beginning of the spring season that calls for outdoor activities (نشاطات خارجية) that can…
Hobbies: Do you have one and how can you talk about it in Arabic? Posted by jesa on Apr 16, 2013
Marhaba (مرحبا)! Today I would like to talk about hobbies (الهواية/الهوايات). I will tell you all about my own hobbies and then consider some common hobbies from my personal experiences with family and friends. I will also teach you how to express (للتعبير عن) and talk about some common hobbies in Arabic. A basic…
The MWF Initiative: A New and Fun Way to Learn Arabic Posted by jesa on Apr 12, 2013
Marhaba (مرحبا)! Starting tomorrow, the Arabic Team at Transparent Language launches the MWF Initiative, a new (جديد) and fun (مرح) method to learn (تعلّم) Arabic (العربية) through our various social media outlets (وسائل الاعلام الاجتماعية). The MWF Initiative (مبادرة) is part of our continued commitment (التزام) and determination to reaching out to the Arabic Community…
Arab Women Film-makers In the Spotlight Again Posted by jesa on Apr 9, 2013
Marhaba (مرحبا)! I hope you found the excerpt from the article I discussed in the previous post interesting and useful. I am confident you have all worked hard to answer the questions. After presenting you with the answers and the translation of some key words, I have added two YouTube videos that portray the work…
Why do we find Arab Women Film-makers In the Spotlight Again? Posted by jesa on Apr 8, 2013
Marhaba (مرحبا)! In this post, I am sharing an important and new article about Arab women film-makers and the obstacles they have surmounted to discuss more social issues like inequality, oppression and corruption. In a nutshell and not to spoil the message behind the article, these courageous Arabic Women Film-makers are gaining the spotlight following…