Arabic

Arabic Diacritics (2)

Arabic Diacritics (2) In the previous lesson, you learned that Arabic diacritics are vocal letters. That is, we do not…

7 years ago

Arabic Diacritics (1)

Arabic Diacritics (1) Arabic diacritics are vocal letters, i.e. marks, signs, or symbols. Put differently, they are not written letters.…

7 years ago

Transliteration of Arabic Letters

Transliteration of Arabic Letters Translation of Arabic letters is not recommended. However, in the initial stages of learning, using transliteration…

7 years ago

Yemeni Music: A Taste of It

Yemeni music is mostly oud-based. This post gives a taste of Yemeni and Arabic oud music. العُوْد ‘the oud’ is…

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The Arabic Alphabet (1)

The Arabic Alphabet (1) There are twenty-eight letters in the Arabic Alphabet. All of these letters are consonants. Two of…

7 years ago