Arabic

Middle East and North Africa inspired gift ideas

With Christmas just around the corner, we thought we’d put together a Wishlist for Arabic students / anyone interested in the Middle East! We’ve got the perfect selection of stocking fillers from, or inspired by the Middle East and North Africa, with an emphasis on products and brands that support local creatives or social causes.

MSA vs Arabic dialect: Which should you learn?

While Arabic is spoken across the Middle East and North Africa from Western Sahara to Oman, each country has its own dialect and these can differ significantly from country to country and even from town to town. Here’s our guide to the pros and cons of learning Modern Standard Arabic and other spoken dialects.

5 reasons to fall in love with the Middle East

Happy Valentine’s Day! To share the love, I’ve put together a list of the 5…

The Best Cities to Study Arabic in the Middle East: Beirut

Have YOU always thought about studying Arabic in the Middle East but never known where…

5 reasons why you should learn Arabic

1. It’s useful! Arabic is the fifth most widely spoken language in the world. With…

5 things you need to know to understand the Kurdish independence referendum

Today, millions of Iraqi Kurds will go to the polls to vote on whether they…

The Best Cities to Study Arabic in the Middle East: Fes

Have YOU always thought about studying Arabic in the Middle East but never known where…

6 Ways to Experience the Middle East without leaving London

You might be craving hungover falafel after a heavy weekend or perhaps looking for the…

The best cities to study Arabic in the Middle East: Amman

Have YOU always thought about studying Arabic in the Middle East but never known where…