8 Memorization Tips to Make Arabic Vocabulary Stick
Let’s face it. One of the major frustrations a student of Arabic faces is “how can I gain/retain all this vocabulary”. Remember that time you walked out of the classroom and were expected to memorize [...]
The Arabic Qasidah
This past spring, distinguished guest SOAS lecturer Dr. Stefan Sperl will gave a talk about the Arabic qasidah. In this talk he discusses the Arabic poetic form "the Qasidah", what it exhibits and why. Press [...]
Maqam Kurd: Maqamat (Musical Odes) Overview
This lesson is about Maqam Kurd (???).
Maqam Rusd: Maqamat (Musical Odes) Overview
This lesson is about Maqam Rust (???).
Maqam Bayat: Maqamat (Musical Odes) Overview
Today's lesson is about Maqam Saba(???). It is a maqam of sadness and anguish.
Your Purpose for Arabic
So you want to learn Arabic? Why? What do you want to be able to do with it when you’re done?