Archive for 'Vocabulary'
Chicken Shawarma in the oven Posted by aziza on Aug 14, 2016
I tried this recipe of chicken shawarma, and I found it fantastic. I recommend that you try it. If you don’t have all the spices, use the ones you have. I have tried it with various spices and I loved the result in all instances. Follow the video and read the ingredients below and enjoy!…
Do More with the Arabic Word of the Day Posted by Transparent Language on Aug 11, 2016
How many of you subscribe to our Arabic Word of the Day? (If you’re not subscribed—don’t miss out!) How many of you open the email religiously, read and listen to the new word and phrase, then close the email and forget all about it? We’re not judging—you’re not the only one! That minute or two…
10 Must Read Posts for Beginners Posted by jesa on Aug 2, 2016
Marhaba! If you are reading this, then you must have decided to learn Arabic. Congratulations, or as we say in Arabic, Mabrouk (مبروك)! This is a great and rewarding step. Bearing in mind that learning a new language is a daunting task, you will reap the endless benefits of this learning journey in no time!…
Queens of Syria, Listening 1 Posted by aziza on Jul 29, 2016
This post presents the answers of the listening comprehension exercise and the transcription of the story. Transcription: وجدت فاطمة وريم سوريتان نزحتا بسبب الحرب في بلدهما العزاء في المسرح والتمثيل. وفي إنتاج بدأ لأول مرة كمشروع شعبي عام 2013 تم اقتباس وتعديل مسرحية “ملكات سوريا” عن مأساة يوربيدس “نساء طروادة” وسوف تقوم بالتمثيل فيها نساء…
Queens of Syria, Listening Posted by aziza on Jul 29, 2016
Listen to the story below and answer the questions that follow. You only need the first minute of the video. You can use the additional vocabulary list to assist your comprehension. A. Translate the following sentence: وجدت فاطمة وريم سوريتان نزحتا بسبب الحرب في بلدهما العزاء في المسرح والتمثيل. B. Answer the following questions in…
Onsi El-Hajj; (1937 – 2014) Posted by Fisal on Jul 27, 2016
Ahlan, Arabic lovers! Today Google Doodle Middle East celebrates the 79th Birthday of the Lebanese poet Onsi El-Hajj أُنسي الحاج. Onsi El-Hajj is a famous contemporary poet, journalist and translator. He had a great influence on Arabic Modern Literature in general and poetry in particular. He was the first to introduce the “prose…
Queens of Syria, Reading1 Posted by aziza on Jul 15, 2016
In this post, I present the answers of the reading comprehension exercise on a theatrical performance called “Queens of Syria” by Syrian refugees. The article is adapted from bbcarabic website. ملكات سوريا: رؤية حديثة لتراجيديا قديمة في عام 2011 كانت شام صيدلانية لديها أربعة أطفال وتعيش حياة طيبة في العاصمة السورية دمشق. ومع انزلاق…