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Ramadan in Morocco – Answer Posted by aziza on Jul 10, 2015
In this post, I present the answers of the questions presented in my previous post. A) Transcribe the first sentence of the report. تسعة وتسعون في المئة من سكان المملكة المغربية الذين يقارب عددهم الآربعين مليوناً هم من المسلمين. B) Answer the following questions in English: 1- What is the population of Morocco? The…
Ramadan in Morocco – listening Posted by aziza on Jul 10, 2015
Listen to the news report and answer the questions that follow. You can use the useful vocabulary at the end of the post to aid your comprehension. A) Transcribe the first sentence of the report. B) Answer the following questions in English: 1- What is the population of Morocco? 2- What does the government do…
A Traditional Dessert Posted by aziza on Jun 29, 2015
In this post, I present a very easy traditional Arabic dessert. It is found in most Arab countries in different names. In Egypt, we call it (لقمة القاضي). In other Arab countries, it is called (عوامات) or (زلابية). Ingredients: 3 cups flour 1/3 cup powdered milk 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 2/3 cup corn…
Listening – Ramadan in Indonesia – answers Posted by aziza on Jun 19, 2015
This post presents the answers to the listening comprehension exercise about Ramadan in Indonesia. The answers of the English questions: 1- How does the report describe the atmospheres at the beginning of Ramadan in Indonesia? The report describes the atmospheres at the beginning of Ramadan in Indonesia as spiritual. 2- What is the largest Islamic country…
Listening – Ramadan in Indonesia Posted by aziza on Jun 18, 2015
Ramadan Kareem! Today is the first day of Ramadan for most of the Muslims around the world. In this post, I present a news report about welcoming Ramadan in Indonesia. Listen to the following report about Ramadan in Indonesia and answer the questions that follow. You can use the additional vocabulary at the end of…
The 8 Must Know Arabic Phrases for Visiting a Museum Posted by jesa on Jun 16, 2015
Marhaba! As you can see from my earlier posts on essential phrases for traveling and dining in the Arab world, I am hoping to provide you all with a useful and basic guide that will allow you to chat with locals in any Arab country that you plan to visit and hence, allow you to…
The 6 Must Know Arabic Phrases for Dining Posted by jesa on Jun 13, 2015
Marhaba! As you can see from my earlier post on the 6 essential phrases for traveling once you land in an Arab world, I am hoping to provide you all with a useful and basic guide that will allow you to chat with locals in any Arab country that you plan to visit. Today I…