Numbers in Modern Standard Arabic
Learn Arabic vocabulary by topic with Arabic script, phonemic transcription (pronunciation), English translation, and audio.
University–Walid
Arabic teacher Mostafa Ahmed takes us through segments in MSA from Lingualism’s book Arabic Voices 1: Authentic Listening and Reading Practice in Modern Standard Arabic and Colloquial Dialects, explaining interesting points of grammar and vocabulary.
intermediate lessons
Modern Standard Arabic Intermediate Mini-Lesson: Life’s Milestones
Learn essential Modern Standard Arabic vocabulary for talking about life’s major milestones, from engagement and marriage to divorce and widowhood.
elementary lessons
Modern Standard Arabic Elementary Mini-Lesson: Navigating Family Connections
Learn the essential Modern Standard Arabic vocabulary for talking about family, including the important distinction between paternal and maternal relatives.
intermediate lessons
Modern Standard Arabic Intermediate Mini-Lesson: The “Formal Passive”
Discover how Media Arabic uses تَمَّ (“was completed”) to report events objectively without mentioning who performed the action.
elementary lessons
Modern Standard Arabic Elementary Mini-Lesson: Establishing Timelines
Take your first steps into Media Arabic by learning how مُنْذُ (“since”) is used to establish timelines in news reporting.
intermediate lessons
MSA Intermediate Mini-Lesson: Expressing Hypothetical Desires
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to form counterfactual “if” statements in Modern Standard Arabic and express what you would do in an imagined situation.
elementary lessons
MSA Elementary Mini-Lesson: Making a Simple Request
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to make polite requests in Modern Standard Arabic using the phrase “I want…, please.”
Navigating the World of Arabic News: Challenges, Tips, and Tools
Improve your Arabic language skills in media Arabic. Discover the challenges faced by learners, practical tips for overcoming them, and resources to enhance your media literacy.
Exploring Common Arabic Idioms and Proverbs about Money
Explore fascinating Arabic proverbs and idioms related to money, revealing cultural values and offering insights into financial wisdom, while enriching your language learning journey.
Modern Standard Arabic Phonemic Transcription
A short guide to the phonemic transcription used for MSA in Lingualism materials.