Tag Archives: Arabic Language
Reading comprehension – Ebola Outbreak – Answers Posted by aziza on Aug 17, 2014
In this post, I present the answers of the reading comprehension exercise that deals with the Ebola outbreak presented earlier. Article: السيطرة على وباء إيبولا “سيستغرق 6 أشهر” أطباء بلا حدود إن تفشي وباء إيبولا في غرب أفريقيا سوف يستغرق ستة أشهر من العمل للسيطرة عليه. ودعت مديرة منظمة أطباء بلا حدود، جوان ليو، في…
Reading comprehension – Ebola Outbreak Posted by aziza on Aug 15, 2014
Read the text and answer the following questions. The text is adapted from a news article on bbcarabic. You can use the vocabulary list provided to facilitate your comprehension. السيطرة على وباء إيبولا “سيستغرق 6 أشهر” أطباء بلا حدود إن تفشي وباء إيبولا في غرب أفريقيا سوف يستغرق ستة أشهر من العمل للسيطرة عليه. ودعت…
3 Popular Ramadan Drinks Posted by jesa on Jul 26, 2014
Marhaba! As you have realized from earlier posts, friends, TV shows or newspapers, millions and millions of Muslims around the world are celebrating Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic Calendar. A bunch of religious traditions and activities take place every day for around 28-29 days. Muslims are required to fast between sunrise and sunset…
Tears in Tunisia: Farewell to the Revolution’s Poet (2) Posted by jesa on Jul 20, 2014
Marhaba! I am confident you enjoyed learning about this great late Tunisian poet. His poetry is certainly inspiring in every possible way. Poetry is another beautiful artistic way to express thoughts and feelings about real world significant issues and problems. The grievances of the Arabs in different states are immense and different poets, scholars, painters…
Tears in Tunisia: Farewell to the Revolution’s Poet Posted by jesa on Jul 19, 2014
Marhaba! A couple of days ago, a much loved and respected poet in the Arab world passed away. The late Ali al-Aswad Marzouki, one of Tunisia’s greatest poets, died at the age of 75 after a long illness. If you have come across his work, you would know that he is one of the greatest…
An Arabic Crossword Puzzle on Ramadan (2) Posted by jesa on Jul 14, 2014
Marhaba! If you are Muslim or you have Muslim friends, you would know that the Holy Month of Ramadan is really about self-evaluation and self-reflection. You would also immediately realize that many of the traditions and activities related to Ramadan are common in other Abrahamic religions as well as other religious traditions. Prayer, fasting, inner…
An Arabic Crossword Puzzle on Ramadan Posted by jesa on Jul 12, 2014
Marhaba! Millions and millions of Muslims around the globe partake in different traditions and activities in the Holy Month of Ramadan. It’s a time for prayer, sacrifice, self-reflection, charitable actions, and family reunions. In addition to the religious significance, two amazing family traditions in this Holy Month are the lavish dinners, known as Iftars, which…