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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…
Turkish Politics After The Coup (2) Posted by jesa on Dec 24, 2016
Marhaba! I hope you found the most recent listening comprehension exercise on Turkish politics after the coup interesting 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 hope you are starting to feel much more…
Turkish Politics After The Coup Posted by jesa on Dec 11, 2016
Marhaba! Just turning on the news or flipping through different websites, you would immediately come to the conclusion that the Turkish regime has taken repressive measures after the failed coup in July to restore its legitimacy and stretch of power. In a previous post, I have focused on the coup in Turkey and the immediate…