Language is Ubiquitous
When is the last time you have used the word ubiquitous in your speech? If you’re like me, you never have.
Learning Arabic – People over Paper
People study languages for a lot of reasons. Some want to be able to read ancient texts in the original language. Others aim for proficiency in order to […]
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 […]
Top 5 Factors to Consider When Choosing Where to Learn Levantine Arabic
Last year I had to buy a new oven. Cooking healthy meals for my family is a high priority for me. It’s a significant part of […]
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 […]