Welcome in 2017 with a brand-new list of books to read and worlds to explore. Transport yourself to other countries from the comfort of your home, try out an ethnic recipe, or learn a little bit about a unique culture. … Continue reading
George Hazboun also known as 'George the Egyptian ' has been known for his profession of making sweets in the city of Bethlehem tirelessly for the past 25 years. Let's take a look at how he makes his semsmeyye or sesame brittle, the Middle Eastern way. Continue reading
Are you traveling to the Middle East anytime soon? If so, you may find these Arabic expressions related to flying and getting to your hotel very useful. Continue reading
Heading to the Middle East? The following expressions are must-haves when conversing with Arabic-speaking Middle Easterners everywhere. These expressions tend to be used all the time in most conversations. مرحباً marHaban hi من فضلك، لو سمحت Min FaDlik, law samaHt … Continue reading
Today is Fairy Tale Day. We've asked our etutors to tell you about fairy tales in their cultures. Continue reading
Did you know February 17th is Random Acts of Kindness Day? Make someone smile by using some of these phrases in the language your learning. Continue reading
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
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
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
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