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Calligraphy May 27, 2026
The Arabic alphabet: where to start (without the overwhelm)
28 letters, written right to left, and each letter changes shape. It looks like a lot, but with the right order you learn it faster than you think.
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Notes, readings, discoveries
Field notes on Arabic language, culture and calligraphy — written by our team and guest contributors.
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Learning Arabic May 20, 2026
Standard Arabic or Moroccan Darija: which one to learn first?
The number-one question for Arabic beginners. We explain the real difference and how to choose based on your goal.
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Learning Arabic June 3, 2026
The first 500 words: the shortcut to start understanding Arabic
You do not need to know everything to start understanding. With the right words, a few hundred cover most of what you hear every day.
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Learning Arabic June 9, 2026
7 mistakes when starting to learn Arabic (and how to avoid them)
Almost everyone trips over the same seven mistakes when starting Arabic. Knowing them in advance saves you months of frustration.
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Books June 10, 2026
How to choose your first Arabic book (without regrets)
Choosing the right first Arabic book saves you months. We tell you what to look for and which ones we recommend by goal.
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Calligraphy June 11, 2026
How to choose your Arabic calligraphy workbook
Not all calligraphy workbooks are equal. We tell you what to look for so you pick one you will actually use.
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Reviews June 11, 2026
Review: 404 verbs in Moroccan Arabic — who is it for?
An honest review of our "404 verbs in Moroccan Arabic": what is inside, what we like and who it is for (and who it is not).
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Learning Arabic June 11, 2026
Learn Arabic on your own: how to build your method with books
You can learn Arabic without a teacher. We build a simple book-based method, layer by layer, that you will actually keep up.
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Books June 11, 2026
Which Moroccan Darija book to choose for your goal
There is no single best Darija book: it depends on your goal. We help you choose by travel, family or study.
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Books June 11, 2026
Arabic books to give as a gift (depending on who)
An Arabic book is a gift that lasts. We tell you which one to pick by person: traveller, beginner, artist or student.
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Learning Arabic June 11, 2026
How long does it take to learn Arabic? A realistic guide
The honest answer is "it depends" — so here are realistic milestones and what actually speeds up learning Arabic.