Things You Need to Know About Arabic… and English

Things You Need to Know About Arabic… and English

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May 5, 2025 1 min
    1. In Arabic, the dual form is used to indicate two of something. 

    2. When a noun ending in "taa marbuta" (ة) takes a suffix, the ending changes to "taa maftuha" (ت). 

    3. For dual forms, "انِ" (aani) is added in the nominative case and "ين َ  " (ayni) in the accusative/genitive cases. 

    4. The final "i" in "aani" and "ayni" isn't pronounced if followed by a pause. 

    5. So...

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Unlock the Secrets of Arabic Possessive Pronouns Dive into the fascinating world of Arabic possessive pronouns in this episode, where we focus on Standard Arabic (الفصحى). This foundational aspect of the language will empower you to use possessive pronouns confidently and correctly. While our focus is on Standard Arabic, we also acknowledge that colloquial varieties (اللهجات) like Egyptian, Levantine, Maghrebi, and Gulf Arabic may...
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February 19, 2025 2 mins

Reading statistical graphs in Arabic is quite similar to reading them in English. The main difference is the language of the labels and text. Here are some key points to keep in mind:1. Title and Axis Labels: The title of the graph and the labels on the axes will be in Arabic. Make sure you understand the terms used.2. Direction: Arabic is read from right to left. This might affect how you interpret the graph, especially if it'...

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January 23, 2025 7 mins

ما زال:

An Arabic phrase that means: still

It's used to describe an action or state that is continuing. Here are some practical examples:

  • ما زال المطر ينزل: The rain is still falling.

  • ما زال يعمل في نفس الشركة: He still works at the same company.

  • ما زالت تحب القراءة: She still loves to read.

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Mock interview with a Syrian refugee living in California.
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🎙️ Welcome to "Discover the Joy of Learning Levantine Arabic" 🌟

Embark on an enchanting language-learning journey with us! Our special workbook is designed for learners of all ages, aiming to master Levantine Arabic. Inspired by my delightful experience teaching a bright young girl named Ameera, this workbook merges practical lessons with engaging activities to make language learning both enjoyable and effective.

Ameera's father ...

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January 11, 2025 2 mins

In Levantine Arabic, people say “شو ذكي” (shū zakī) in Levantine Arabic to express admiration for someone’s intelligence. It translates to “How smart!” or “So smart!” and is commonly used in various contexts to compliment someone’s cleverness or smart actions.


For example, if someone comes up with a brilliant solution to a problem, you might say “شو ذكي” to acknowledge their intelligence.




However, the phrase “شو ذكي” (shū zaki)...

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Ameera is done with her introductory lessons! She will now practice with her dad, in everyday conversation.


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Ameera is done with her introductory lessons! She will now practice with her dad, in everyday conversation.


Follow my author page to find out when the workbook is out: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Thouria-Benferhat/author/B08WJG8SC5?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true


1- Hungry 

جائع جائعة جائعون


Levantine Arabic:

جوعان جوعانة جوعانين 


Ameera, when are you usually hungry?

When ...

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🇯🇴 Part 5: Helping Ameera Communicate with her Cousins in Jordan: Feelings and Emotions, Part 1


Happy

‏سعيدة سعيدة سعداء/سعيدون


‏مبسوط مبسوطة مبسوطين


I am happy when I see my cat and when I see my cousins

‏بكون مبسوطة لما اشوف أولاد عمي ولما أشوف قطتي / بسونتي


Angry


‏غاضب غاضبة غاضبون


‏زعلان زعلانة زعلانين


I am angry when I have a lots and lots of homework.

‏بكون زعلانة لما بيكون عندي كتير كتي...

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هون - Here

هونيك - There

الطقس - Weather

بارد - Cold

شوب - Hot

الصيف - Summer

الخريف - Autumn

الشتاء - Winter

الربيع - Spring


كيف الطقس هونيك؟ - ?How is the weather there

والطقس حار في الصيف - And the weather is hot in the summer


كيف الطقس في الخريف بالأردن؟ - ?How is the weather in autumn in Jordan


كيف الطقس بالشتاء بالأردن؟ - ?How is the weather in winter in Jordan

كيف الطقس بالربيع بالأردن؟ - ?How is the weather...

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Most of my content is on Standard Arabic/MSA, but this little girl needs to communicate with family in Jordan...

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كيفك؟

‏أنا اشتقت لك كثير

‏بلعب مع قطي بيزل- منيح الحمد لله

‏وإنتي يا تيتة شو بتعملي؟

‏بشوف المسلسل يا أميرة

‏كيف المسلسل يا تيتة؟ كتير حلو يا أميرة!

‏لازم أروح انام

‏سلمي كتير على جدو يا تيتة

‏الله يسلمك - تصبحي على خير


Here’s the standard Arabic book:

"My First Arabic Workbook with Accompanying Videos: Ameera’s Book" is the book I wish I had when I was teaching my kids Arabic! Get it for you or for someone you love: https://ww...

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Taught Ameera to read and write Arabic, using this workbook, specially designed for her and about her:

⁠https://www.amazon.com/First-Arabic-Workbook-Accompanying-Videos/dp/B0CYQ4T2BL/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=⁠ . Get your own copy!

Now helping her communicate with her cousins in Jordan 🇯🇴 (Levantine Arabic).


Now helping her communicate with her cousins in Jordan 🇯🇴 (Levantine Arabic).

Here are the expressions A...

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Taught Ameera to read and write Arabic, using this workbook, specially designed for her and about her:

https://www.amazon.com/First-Arabic-Workbook-Accompanying-Videos/dp/B0CYQ4T2BL/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= . Get your own copy!

Now helping her communicate with her cousins in Jordan 🇯🇴 (Levantine Arabic).

Here are the expressions Amira is learning today:‏


اشتقت لك

‏اشتقت لكم

شو سويت اليوم؟

شو سويتي اليوم؟‏

امتى ...

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1. **What's your name?** In Arabic, you can ask a man, "ما اسمُكَ؟" (masmuka?), or a woman, "ما اسمُكِ؟" (masmuki?). To answer, simply say "ʾismī" followed by your name³.

2. **Where are you from?** When talking to a man, you can ask, "من أين أنت؟" (min ayna anta?). For a woman, it's "من أين أنت؟" (min ayna anti?). To respond, say "أنا من نيويورك" (ana min New York)...

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From my first book (INTRO TO ARABIC THROUGH LOVE EXPRESSIONS), "In Arabic,... I Love You": https://www.amazon.com/Arabic-Love-You-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A3%D8%AD%D8%A8%D9%83/dp/B08W7DN163 There are four main 3ammiyya groups: Khaleeji, Maghrebi, Masri and Shaami. Khaleeji (also called Gulf Arabic or Arabian Peninsular Arabic; “Khaleeji” means “Gulf” in adjective form). This includes the following diale...
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