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‘A Diplomat for the World and a Window into Lebanon’s Beauty’: A Book Review of “The Heart of Lebanon” by Ameen Rihani with a New English Translation by Dr. Roger Allen

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By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction and Book Synopsis: On May 15, 2021, readers of Arab literature will get an exciting opportunity to renew their interest in Ameen Rihani’s writings as “The Heart of Lebanon” will be released again with a new English translation by Roger Allen, Ph.D., who is an esteemed professor of … Continued

The Meaning Behind Common Arabic Names Part 1

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By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer In every culture, names have significance. Understanding these names can give a lot of insight into the culture, showing what is important to them in terms of qualities, history, and more. The Arab world is no different-each name has a specific meaning. Here are a few common names and … Continued

Top 10 Apps to Learn Arabic

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Learning Arabic can be a tough language to learn. However, that doesn’t mean that it’s impossible to learn on the go! Here are the top 10 Apps to use if you are interested in learning Arabic: 1. Duolingo           Duolingo offers 38 languages and 95 different language courses. It is free and easy to use for … Continued

From Al-Rabita movement to Arab America, a Common Desire

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By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer The goals of Arab Americans were shared by Arab intellectuals who immigrated to the United States more than 100 years ago. Indeed, a movement called Al-Rabita was created to achieve these goals. But what are these goals, and why are they important? That’s what we’re going to find out. … Continued

Labels for Arabs and Why they Might be Incorrect

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By: Emily Tain/Arab America Contributing Writer Labels we use to describe ourselves and others are fluid and subject to time, political climate, and personal experience. Because of this, it can be difficult to find a way to label someone when you are unfamiliar with their culture. Arabs are often subject to hearing a myriad of … Continued

UNESCO Celebrates World Arabic Language Day on December 18th

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By: Mariam Kanaan/Arab America Contributing Writer Every year, the United Nations celebrates the Arabic language. In 2012, the UN declared December 18th World Arabic Language day to celebrate the 1973 anniversary of when the General Assembly of the United Nations recognized Arabic as its sixth official language. With an ongoing pandemic that’s changed everything from … Continued

11 Reasons Why You Should Learn Arabic in 2020

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By Mackenzie Ricca/Arab America Contributing Writer There are many different languages to discover every day with learning tools readily available in many different forms. Learning a language in 2020 is easier than ever! So why not Arabic? The rich language full of culture and deep history is one that is widely spoken, not only in … Continued

The Benefits of Learning Arabic as a Third Language

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By: Emily Tain/Arab America Contributing Writer                      As someone who enjoys learning languages, it has become increasingly apparent that the process gets easier as time goes on. Even if the languages are in completely different families, the process of vocabulary retention, conjugation, and memorizing declensions goes … Continued

Biden Drops Arabic Phrase, Insha’Allah, to Mock Trump on his Tax Returns, Lighting up Arab Twitter—Is it Praiseworthy or Pandering?

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By: John Mason/ Arab America Contributing Writer Presidential candidate Joe Biden’s usage of the phrase Insha’Allah during a chaotic debate with President Trump lit up Arab Twitter. For those who recognized the Arabic phrase during the debate, its usage implied any number of different meanings, good, bad, and indifferent. Since Insha’Allah is a heavily freighted … Continued

A Brief Guide to the Arabic Chat Alphabet, ‘Arabizi’

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By Emily Tain/Arab America Contributing Writer English, for the most part, is solely written in the Latin alphabet. Romance languages, like French and Spanish, also use the Latin alphabet with a few additions. The farther you stray from the US and UK, the more alphabets there are: Greek, Cyrillic, and Hebrew are just a few. … Continued

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