Arabic Phrases and Proverbs Part 3! أمثال شعبية وعبارات مجازية

https://youtu.be/DwVJgXuT-KM Arabic Proverbs and Phrases, Part 3 Welcome back! Here are the phrases we talk about in this video: المنحوس منحوس ولو علقوا في ط**ه فانوس يا داخل بين البصلة و قشرتها ما يجيك إلا ريحتها حاوريك نجوم الليل بعِز الظهر اديته كلمتين في العضم يسوي الشي بقفا يده خاف من ظله لا تستعجل على رزقك مغلوب على امره ما يحسد المال إلّا اصحابه ما يحك جِلدك إلّا ظفرك قلل من قيمة نفسه ايش التهزيء…

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How Does One Become an Arabic Translator? Interview with Dr. Mohammad bin Naser

https://youtu.be/TUmQWLLJzUs “Translation is that which transforms everything so that nothing changes.” -Günter Grass  Every time I get the chance to interview someone, I get an incredible rush of energy that permeates the rest of my day. After speaking with Dr. Mohammad bin Naser, that energy was palpable.  I hope that you enjoy our conversation as much as I did.  Some highlights:  10:15 - translation studies and range of translation specialties  18:30 - reviewing translated subtitles…

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ايش معنى It will all come out in the wash بالإنجليزية

https://youtu.be/VxTNVvzK5sk It'll all come out in the wash ايش أصل العبارة؟ متى نقولها؟ في هذا الفيديو نتكلم عن It will all come out in the wash It's an informal phrase meaning a problem is not serious and will be solved in the future.  المشكلة ليست جدية جداً ف لا تزعل ولا تجلس عليها. لا تشغل بالك فيها لان سيتم حلها في المستقبل.  ايش رأيكم؟ ايش المرادف تنقال بالعربي؟ As always, please LIKE and SUB <3…

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Hijazi Arabic Proverbs and What They Mean

https://youtu.be/4aLr9UjXaJ0 When I was studying Hijazi Arabic, my teacher gave me a list of proverbs. First: for those of you new to Arabic, what is Hijazi? It refers to a dialect of Arabic spoken in the western (Hijaz) region of Saudi Arabia (Mecca, Medina, Jeddah). It differs from Najdi (Riyadh and surrounding region), southern and eastern region dialects. As with any region, they have their unique idioms and proverbs.  While editing this video, I tried…

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What is “Eastern Arabic”? “Western Arabic”? How to Categorize Arabic Dialects

https://youtu.be/li0ULJwlRwk I was recently asked to take an Arabic proficiency exam. The email stated that I would have the option to test in either "Modern Standard Arabic, General Arabic, Eastern Arabic, or Western Arabic." I was nonplussed. During my 7 years living in Dubai and speaking with native Arabic speakers from all over the region, I had never once heard Arabic dialects categorized this way.  In today's video, we try to decipher what they meant…

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How to Respond (Politely) in Arabic

https://youtu.be/bjY7snmhDZs Ever since I started learning Arabic, I've been getting questions about religion. People would say "well, since you're learning Arabic, have you thought about Islam?" or "now you speak Arabic all you need to do is become Muslim."  As I have mentioned before, I'm spiritual not religious and often find these questions a bit personal and/or uncomfortable. I was raised in a religion that I did not choose (Mormon/LDS) and although I'm grateful for…

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If I Were to Learn ARABIC All Over Again…

https://youtu.be/QMPK8KNwc30 Here's What I'd Do Differently. I recently re-visited a video I did back in 2013 about how I learned Arabic in Dubai (this one: https://youtu.be/EpVLQgE6F-0). What are some things I would have done differently? In this video, we talk about patience, reviewing "older" vocab words/making connections, using breaks more efficiently, and the importance of putting yourself 'out there.' I also share my most embarrassing/awful audition story. If you are learning Arabic--or any language or…

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Inshallah, Mashallah, and How To Use Them

https://youtu.be/2O4k80qxu34 What do the two phrases have in common? They both use the verb شاء ! And the noun الله.  When we think of "in sha'Allah" - a number of meanings come to mind. The best translation is something like "God willing." But when you break it down, it means "that God willed." Yes, past tense. Why do we use the past tense form of a verb when talking about the future?We talk about that,…

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Why Do Most People DROP OUT of Arabic Class?

https://youtu.be/rFD6QGtu9Kg Next month marks 10 years from my first Arabic class... Before I began studying the Al-kitaab method, I took an Arabic MSA intensive at Eton Institute. My teacher's name was Raef Mahmoud. He was so great that I stuck with him for my whole MSA education. A couple weeks ago, I got the chance to catch up with him over Zoom. We talked about his advice for Arabic learners, qualities of great Arabic teachers,…

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