Getting Serious About Learning Spoken Arabic
In an aural based program that is focused on learning to understand the language, a rapid approach to acquisition gives the learner many strong […]
5 Questions to ask when choosing an Arabic Language Center
Last year I bought an oven. Cooking healthy meals for my family is a high priority for me, a huge part of the way I love my family. I knew […]
How to develop proficiency in Arabic literacy? Talk more!
Learning to read is an important part of learning language within a literate society. Regardless of what type of communication skills are desired, Arabic literacy is an essential […]
Undershirts and Tuna: 6 Behaviors Students of Arabic Should Avoid in Jordan
While on your Arabic learning journey, you’re bound to commit a few cultural faux pas. Do you ever wish someone would just tell you directly if you’ve embarrassed […]
Why You Should Learn Spoken Arabic Before Modern Standard Arabic
Students who choose to learn Arabic – whether studying in their home country or in the Arab World – are faced with the challenge […]
Chad’s Journey in Language Learning
I recently hit my two year mark here in Jordan, and looking back on my journey-all of which has been spent in intensive language study-I can confidently say […]
Best Practices in Arabic Comprehension
Learning to read is an important part of learning language within a literate society.
Just like children learn to understand and speak before they learn to read, as language learners we […]
Undershirts and Tuna: 5 Behaviors Foreigners Should Avoid in Jordan
Do you ever wish someone would just tell you directly if you’ve embarrassed or offended them?
In Jordan, you will rarely find that someone.
Chances […]
The Marathon of Language Learning
When running the marathon of learning Arabic, try not to look at runners that are ahead of you or gaining traction beside you and grow discouraged. Those who win the […]
A Window into your Brain
Let’s start with a common question: What’s the best way to learn a new word?
Great question! But to give you an answer, I’ll need a little […]