Archive for 'Arabic Language'
Practise connectors in Arabic Posted by aziza on Jan 23, 2017
In this post, we revise the use of some Arabic connectors. We will focus on the use of connectors which are usually used for addition, i.e. to add information with similar meaning to what has been said before. و = and كما = also أيضاً = also كذلك = also بالإضافة إلى = in addition to…
Meet Um Kulthum’s Granddaughter (2) Posted by jesa on Jan 21, 2017
Marhaba! I hope you found the recent listening comprehension exercise on Um Kulthum’s granddaughter inspiring and fun. Today, I am sharing the answers to the previous questions in the listening comprehension post. I am also sharing the news story to refresh your memory. I am also sharing another beautiful performance by Sana’ Nabil. I hope…
Practise Parts of Speech Posted by aziza on Jan 13, 2017
In this post, we revise the Arabic parts of speech. A noun (الاسم) is a part of speech that denotes a person, animal, place, thing, or idea. Adjectives (الصفة) are words that describe or modify nouns The verb (الفعل) signals an action, an occurrence, or a state of being. Whether mental, physical, or mechanical, verbs always…
Meet Um Kulthum’s Granddaughter Posted by jesa on Jan 10, 2017
Marhaba! I do not need to introduce you dear Arabic lovers to the one and only Um Kulthum. She is a legend and her songs have filled the houses of millions and millions of people in the Arab world and beyond. Lots of media channels have discovered that Um Kulthum’s beautiful voice has lived on…
A Song for Aleppo Posted by aziza on Jan 9, 2017
Aleppo (حلب) has been the scene of a great deal of violence and battling in the last few years and particularly in the last few weeks. This is a song by Faya Younan (فايا يونان ) who is originally from Aleppo, singing for her beautiful city. لي في حلب وردُ الأقاحِ خدٌ من الياقوت والتفاحِ…
The 10 Most Read Posts in 2016 Posted by jesa on Dec 31, 2016
Marhaba! It’s that time of the year again where we bid farewell to happy and sad moments, and focus all our energies to begin a new year. As most of you know by now, I always strive to build a learning connection with you our dear Arabic lovers by introducing you to new songs, recipes…
Months in Arabic Posted by aziza on Dec 30, 2016
Happy New Year! At the end of 2016, I wish you a happy new year! I hope that 2016 has treated you kindly and I wish you a happier and more prosperous year in 2017. I wanted to present to you a fun and useful post at the end of the year, and I came across…