By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab American Writer It is not a secret that Arabs laid the foundations to many of the modern sciences – chemistry, physics, medicine, mathematics – and they greatly influenced the West. However, they were also masters in ‘alchemy’ – a medieval science, which combines modern chemistry, religion, philosophy and sometimes… magic? What … Continued
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
SOURCE: TIME OUT DUBAI BY: REEMA RAHMAN Marhaba, kifek, salam – Arabic is one of the oldest languages about and if you live in Dubai, it’s about time you learn the language. According to language learning app and e-learning platform Babbel there are an estimated 315 million native speakers worldwide, making it the fifth most-spoken tongue … Continued
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Studying abroad is a life-changing experience, but is not a decision to be taken lightly. Each study abroad program is different, and what works for one person might not work for another. If you want to study abroad, especially in the Arab world, you should do your research to … Continued
SOURCE: VICE BY: PATRICK KLEPEK What ‘Hitman 3’ has to do with the racism and ignorance causing games, and the wider entertainment world, to keep screwing up. When you see a foreign language on screen, do you look up if it’s accurate? You probably assume the folks who made it did the research, even if … Continued
SOURCE: MEDIA INDIA BY: RICHA NIGAM Arabic calligraphy is an essential part of Islamic civilisation and of many aspects of Muslim cultural expression. However, over the years its popularity has faded among the masses in India and artists are on a mission to revive it. As beautiful as pearls, his works attract the attention even … Continued
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Learning a new language can be hard. Between the new alphabet, new words, new sayings, and more, it is a feat to be fluent in a second language (and something you should be proud of!). English is a hard second language, especially for some Arabic speakers as some of … Continued
SOURCE: SALAAM GATEWAY BY: PETRA LOHO Only 5% of young Arabs surveyed in 2020 view language as central to their identity, while their Arabian heritage count for just a marginally higher 7%. The entertainment and media sector is central to the proliferation of the Arabic language and its related cultures in the Middle East. The sector was … Continued
SOURCE: MOROCCO WORLD NEWS BY: WISSAL DARDAR Learning foreign languages creates more inclusive attitudes and lessens any prejudice towards people who are different than us. Seven useful languages you should learn. Photo: Pixabay It can be useful to learn foreign languages not only for technical purposes but also because it creates more inclusive attitudes and … Continued
SOURCE: VARIETY BY: NICK VIVARELLI Cameras are set to roll in February on the long delayed Arabic adaptation of hit Italian concept movie “Perfect Strangers” with a high-caliber ensemble cast now in place comprising star Lebanese director/actor Nadine Labaki (“Capernaum”). After being postponed due to both COVID-19 and political turmoil in Lebanon, the latest in a slew of … Continued
Being fluent in spoken Arabic is completely different than being fluent in written Arabic. With written Arabic, MSA is almost always used. Standard Arabic is used for newspaper articles, books, news, legal documents, commercials, road signs, advertisements, and much more. Typically students who are beginners start with standard Arabic because, if they … Continued
By: Sophia Segal/Arab America Contributing Writer In these times of uncertainty and in our months of quarantine we turned to Netflix; it made staying inside just a little more bearable. Many of us binged Netflix more than we care to admit. It’s also a great time to explore more of Netflix than just re-watching the … Continued
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