Arabic
Learning Arabic is incredibly rewarding, but no one will deny that it can be challenging! Whether you are a beginner learning Modern Standard Arabic or an advanced student working on your dialect skills, most Arabic students have experienced the struggle to find the perfect resources, keep up the motivation to practise, and to maximise their progress. But we are here to help – set yourself up for success and learn smarter, not harder with our top tips and favourite tools for Arabic language learning!
Whether you’re about to start a new year of school or university or looking for a challenging new hobby to try, we think taking up a new language is always a good decision, especially if that language is Arabic! Read on for our top eight reasons to study Arabic:
We’re so glad that you’re considering learning Arabic, and if you’re wondering which Arabic dialect to learn you’ve come to the right place! You may have been taken aback to find out that choosing to study Arabic isn’t a clear-cut decision – the range of dialects make things a touch more complicated than for some other languages. But never fear, in this series of blog posts we’ll be breaking down the pros and cons of studying each of the major forms of Arabic and its colloquial dialects, so you can make an informed choice. This week we’re taking a look at Modern Standard Arabic, the formal form of the language, also known as Fusha. We’ll be looking at the good, the bad, and the ugly (we’re looking at you, casing system!) to help make your decision as easy as possible!
This week, we’ve put together an introduction to the month of Ramadan, from key terminology to the festive treats that are served. If you’d like to learn more about Ramadan, here’s some of the most important aspects of the month to know about, and if you’re learning Arabic we’re sharing all the Ramadan vocabulary you’ll need!
Wondering which Arabic dialect to learn? This series of articles will give you a rundown of things to consider for each of the main Arabic dialects. We’ll go through everything from career prospects to the logistics of studying in each region of the Middle East and North Africa, to hopefully make your choice a little easier! This week, we’re kicking things off with the Levantine Arabic dialect.
Are you learning Arabic? Smash your Arabic goals in 2022 with our list of ideas to level up your language learning! No matter which Arabic dialect you’re studying, use our list of ideas to set clear and achievable goals, optimise your learning and weave extra Arabic practice into your day!
No matter who you’re shopping for, prepared to be inspired by our ideas for gorgeous gifts for the holiday season. Whether you need a present for a booklover, a keen foodie, an Arabic student, a lovely little one, or that friend who has a serious house plant problem, we’ve got you covered! As always, we’ve focused wherever possible on small, women-owned and artisanal businesses along with social enterprises and fair trade companies so that your gifts are also giving back to local communities across the MENA region.
Trying to decide whether to learn Arabic? Whether you’re considering studying Arabic at university, studying…
One of the most effective ways to learn a language is to do it the natural way – by immersing yourself in Arabic throughout your daily life. After all, that’s how native speakers learn! This Immersion Itinerary is the perfect way to kickstart the process and try out what works for you.