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Sing with Fairouz: How Many People Were There Posted by jesa on Jan 28, 2017
Marhaba! We are going through patchy roads and uncertain times, and it is hard to come across a hopeful news story from anywhere around the globe. But why waste time on things that we cannot change? Let’s focus on something much more interesting, useful, and fun. Given that I know that all you dear Arabic…
Did you See the Supermoon? (2) Posted by jesa on Nov 20, 2016
Marhaba! I hope you found the most recent listening comprehension exercise on the Supermoon useful, fun, and interesting. 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 hope you are starting to feel much more comfortable when…
Did you See the Supermoon? Posted by jesa on Nov 15, 2016
Marhaba! Did you take a moment yesterday to look at the Supermoon? People around the globe have been waiting to see the Supermoon (القمرالعملاق) for many years. Well, I caught small glimpses of it, because it was very foggy where I live. But I hope you were in a place where the weather conditions were…
Beginning of a New Political Chapter in Lebanon (2) Posted by jesa on Nov 7, 2016
Marhaba! I am confident you found the most recent listening comprehension exercise on the Presidential Elections in Lebanon interesting and useful. 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 hope you are starting to feel much…
Beginning of a New Political Chapter in Lebanon Posted by jesa on Nov 1, 2016
Marhaba! In earlier posts, I have discussed important developments in Lebanon in the last few years. After a long political deadlock, members of the Lebanese Parliament elected Michel Aoun, the former General of the Lebanese Armed Forces and current Member of the Lebanese Parliament, as the 13th President of the Republic of Lebanon. Tens of…
Sing with Mashrou’ Leila: Kalaam Posted by jesa on Oct 23, 2016
Marhaba! For the last few days, I have been listening to Mashrou’ Leila‘s different albums on repeat. I am always amazed by the depth of their lyrics and beautiful compositions. Today, I want to share with you another masterpiece by the great band Mashrou’ Leila! The song is called Kalaam (كلام), which literally translates to…
Sing with Fairouz: Reminds Me of Autumn Posted by jesa on Oct 18, 2016
Marhaba! I know for a fact that all you dear Arabic lovers love Fairouz and her beautiful songs. I can never get enough of her songs and I never ever feel bored listening to her different albums. Today, I want to share with you another beautiful ballad by the great Fairouz! The song is called…