Arabic is one of those languages that’s considered extremely difficult for English speakers to acquire, right up there with Chinese and Pashto. Any book that promises mastery in months is lying; more ...

Arabic is one of the most spoken languages in the world, with over 400 million speakers. Historically, it has played a significant role in religious, literary and academic traditions. However, in an ...

When I walked into Arabic class last week, Karam, my teacher, cheerily asked me how I was doing. I said, “Tamaam, hamdulillah,” which means, “Fine, thanks be to God.” But I was lying. I’d just spent a ...

Katara Cultural Village has launched 28, a magazine that aims to help non-Arabs to learn Arabic and explore the richness of the language through engaging stories. The name 28 refers to the 28 letters ...

The Arabic Language is spoken by over 422 million people worldwide. The Arabic Language is the official language of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Algeria, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan ...

I have been learning Arabic for nearly 40 years. I am still learning; it is a lifelong process. At its best Arabic is an enormously rich language - flexible and adaptable. It is a moving experience to ...