Reading Comprehension Posted by aziza on Jan 27, 2017
Read the following news story adapted from BBCArabic and answer the questions that follow. You can use the additional vocabulary list to assist your comprehension. وزيرة الخارجية الأمريكية السابقة، مادلين أولبرايت، تعهدت بتسجيل نفسها كمسلمة إذا قام الرئيس الأمريكي الجديد، دونالد ترامب، بإنشاء سجل وقاعدة بيانات خاصة للمسلمين في أمريكا. وقالت أولبرايت إنها مستعدة للتسجيل…
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…
Listening Comprehension – Dubai1 Posted by aziza on Jan 20, 2017
This post presents the answers of the listening comprehension exercise presented earlier. English Questions and Answers: How does the video describe the changes that occurred in Dubai? Dubai is a city that changed from a desert into a capital for luxury in the region. What are the main areas of investment in Dubai? The main…
Listening Comprehension – Dubai Posted by aziza on Jan 20, 2017
Watch the video on Dubai attractions and answer the questions that follow. You can use the additional vocabulary section to understand difficult words. Answer the following questions in English: How does the video describe the changes that occurred in Dubai? What are the main areas of investment in Dubai? Mention some of Dubai attractions mentioned…
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…