by | Sep 4, 2018 | Arabic Language |
Reflections on Becoming Bilingual It has become common knowledge that knowing more than one language is good for the brain. It improves mental flexibility and makes it easier to switch between tasks. I recently attended a fascinating talk on bilingualism which was...
by Arabic Online | Aug 10, 2018 | Arabic Language |
Lonely learning If you want to learn Arabic at home or as part of a self-studs programme, this can be quite challenging. Nobody is there to help you. This experience is often called ‘lonely learning’. The question arises, how can I learn Arabic alone and...
by Arabic Online | Jul 27, 2018 | Arabic Language |
Negative statements with „la“ (لا).”No” There are several ways to make negative statements, depending on what you want to express. The most simple negative statement in the present tense is la (لا), which simply means “No” when translated. The...
by | Jul 16, 2018 | Arabic Language |
As-salamu alaykum is the greeting of Muslims and Arabs around the world, often simply shortened to salaam. Different ways of spelling this in western script or transliteration are: assalamuʿalaykum, assalamu alaikum, as-Salaam-Alaikum. Why ‘alaykum and not...
by | Jul 6, 2018 | Arabic Language |
One of the first things that you notice when learning Arabic is the rich tradition in Arabic expressions, greetings and their appropriate responses, many if not all of an Islamic nature. While studying abroad, I found that even if my vocabulary was limited or when my...
by | Jun 25, 2018 | Arabic Language |
Learning a language is one of the most fascinating endeavours you can undertake, enabling you to delve into the intricacies of human communication and allowing you to interact with far-off peoples and cultures. However, let’s face it, this can also be a most...
