Tag Archives: Arabic culture
Queens of Syria, Reading Posted by aziza on Jul 11, 2016
In this post, I present a reading comprehension exercise on a theatrical performance called “Queens of Syria” by Syrian refugees. The article is adapted from bbcarabic website. Please read the article and answer the questions that follow. You can use the useful vocabulary list to facilitate comprehension. ملكات سوريا: رؤية حديثة لتراجيديا قديمة في عام…
Spicy Chicken in the Oven Posted by aziza on Jun 17, 2016
In this post, I present a very easy and interesting way to cook chicken in the oven. I tried it this week for the first time, and I absolutely loved it! I have changed the recipe slightly to suite my taste, as I did not like the idea of rose water in chicken, so I…
Listening Answers: Fasting and Health Posted by Fisal on Jun 9, 2016
Ahlan, Arabic lovers! How is Ramadan treating you? Fasting is a golden chance for those who want to lose weight and control their body as well as desires. Here are the answers to the listening exercise about fasting and its benefits o health. If you would like to have another look at the exercise…
Listening Exercise: Fasting and Health Posted by Fisal on Jun 8, 2016
Ahlan, Arabic lovers! It is Ramadan and Muslims all over the world are observing the month with fasting, prayers and good deeds. “Ramadan Karim رمــضــان كــريــم” is a common greeting that marks the start of the holy month and one can see the correctness of such greeting everywhere, especially in a Muslim community. Fasting…
Luxor; Capital of International Tourism for 2016 Posted by Fisal on May 18, 2016
Ahlan, Arabic lovers! Have you ever been to Luxor? Yes, that Egyptian ancient city! The executive council of the World Tourism Organization مــنــظــمــة الــســيــاحــة الــعــالــمــيــة of the United Nations الأمم المتحدة has named Luxor earlier this month as the Capital of International Tourism عــاصــمــة الــســيــاحــة الــعــالــمــيــة for 2016. The city has been selected…
Visit me – Fairuz Posted by aziza on May 13, 2016
Did you sing in Arabic before? It is easy and fun with the song below! Visit me is just 3 lines long! Listen to Fairuz and try to join it! It will be very easy, as the lyrics are wirtten and translated on the video! The music is dreamy and nice! Enjoy! زوروني كل سنة…
Wadjda Posted by aziza on Apr 29, 2016
Yesterday I watched a lovely film called Wadjda! I absolutely loved it, for it is very authentic and inspirational! It tells a story of determination and success against all odds by a young Saudi girl! Small hopes that can be taken for granted for some amount to a great challenge for others. This film is…