Tag Archives: Improve Arabic
9 Arabic Phrases to Use During Emergencies Posted by jesa on Dec 5, 2015
Marhaba! At all times in our life, we ask for help. When we were kids, we would cry in our times of despair to get help. As adults, we ask for aid by yelling ‘Help’ and other similar phrases converging on the notion of support. Against the background of important Arabic phrases for traveling to…
Grammar Lesson: Learn and Use Modal Verbs in Arabic Posted by jesa on Nov 29, 2015
Marhaba! As you all know by now, I (and the Arabic team at Transparent Language of course!) am always looking for ways to help you succeed in your Arabic learning journey. Whether it is through interesting news articles, crossword puzzles, or lyrics of songs, our collective purpose is to invite you all to stay positive…
Is Syria’s History Beyond Saving? Posted by jesa on Nov 17, 2015
Marhaba! In the past I have discussed the effects of the ongoing war in Syria on the country’s most important world renowned historical sites. A year later and it seems the situation is not getting any better. Today I am sharing parts of a news article that I came across about the latest attacks on…
From Beirut to Paris to Baghdad to Damascus…the recurring nightmare Posted by jesa on Nov 14, 2015
Marhaba! What’s happening to the world? News of violence, crime, and hatred are flooding internet websites, Facebook posts, political talk shows, TV stations, and many other social media outlets. Day in and day out, we wake up to devastating news from almost every Arab capital in the Middle East and North Africa and just recently…
Learn the 13 Spookiest Words about Halloween in Arabic (2) Posted by jesa on Oct 31, 2015
Marhaba! Hope you all enjoyed solving the fun and interesting Arabic crossword puzzle on Halloween! You might be wondering why I chose 13 spookiest words and not 10 or 12 or any other number? The simple answer is that number 13 is a lucky number to some but an unlucky to others. So, in order…
Learn the 13 Spookiest Words about Halloween in Arabic Posted by jesa on Oct 27, 2015
Marhaba! In the past I have shared how many Arabs, especially in Lebanon, Jordan, and Syria, celebrate Halloween every year! It’s a fun celebration rooted to some in pagan rituals and to others in religious ones. All in all, it’s that time of the year where supermarkets in North America and Europe (and some places…
Indulge Yourself in This Perfect Autumn Salad Posted by jesa on Oct 24, 2015
Marhaba! Do you love Autumn? Well, I do. I always love Autumn recipes. Whether it is preparing pumpkin Kibbeh, pumpkin soup or a dozen other dishes, I enjoy cooking from different Autumn recipes. Today I am sharing a recipe that my wife and I use almost twice a week every single year during Autumn. We…