Marriage traditions in the Middle East vary from one country to the other, yet there are some customs that permeate all of the cultures of the region. Continue reading
Category Archives: Arabic
Comfort food the Lebanese Way
The Middle East, known for its variety of cuisines, is no stranger to comfort food. My mother’s pride and joy (other than me, of course), is her homemade Hummus dish, made from scratch. Here’s her recipe: INGREDIENTS chickpeas water … Continue reading
It’s Thesaurus Day!
Contributors: Hkebbe, Ginger, Sev, Max, Sakura, Anna Today we celebrate the birthday of Peter Mark Roget, born January 18, 1779. His Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases was published in 1852. Roget’s Thesaurus is still used today. We’ve asked our etutors … Continue reading
Tea in the Middle East
During the spread of the coffee bean in the thirteenth century from Ethiopia to Yemen and the rest of the middle east, coffee was the number one drink consumed all over Arab countries. However in the beginning of the nineteenth century, during … Continue reading
Best Place to Learn Arabic?
Studies have shown that an immersion setting would be the ideal way to learn a language. Yet when it comes to the Middle East, things tend to be different. One important point you need to keep is the fact that … Continue reading
Christmas in the Middle East
The Arab world celebrates Christmas 2012, in its own distinct way. On Christmas Day, we remind ourselves that the Arab Middle East is the birthplace of Christianity and home to the world’s most ancient Christian denominations. Here’s a scan of … Continue reading
Essential Arabic Giveaway
Yesterday Living Language released a brand-new Arabic program – Essential Arabic. This first step for beginners includes a course book, audio CDs and access to free online lessons in our Language Lab. We are excited about the launch and want … Continue reading
