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Notes on language & culture

Essays, lessons and cultural notes from the studio for learners who want the real Arabic, not the textbook version.

What Arabic Dialect Do I Learn First?

To understand which Arabic dialect you should learn first depends a lot on where you live and who you socialize […]

Arabic for Professionals in the UAE: The Language Skills That Actually Matter at Work

Most offices in Dubai run on English. Emails, reports, and

Arabic Dialects Explained: How Emirati, Levantine, Egyptian & MSA Differ in Real Conversations

Arabic dialects differ mainly in pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and everyday

How to Become Conversational in Arabic Faster: A Science-Based Language Learning Framework

To become conversational in Arabic faster, practice the way memory

Yalla, Khalas, Habibi – the Gulf Arabic Words You Hear Every Day in Dubai

Live in Dubai for even a week and you’ll start

How to Say “How Are You” in Arabic – Emirati, Levantine & Egyptian

So you’ve just learned “marhaba” (hello) and you’re feeling pretty

Where to Learn Arabic in Dubai: Institutes vs. Private Tutors vs. Online

Learning Arabic in Dubai is easier than most people think,

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