A Guide to Arabic - 10 facts, 20 key phrases, the alphabet and videos

Facts about the Arabic language

Arabic language facts

10 facts about Arabic. Get your head around tongue twisters and jokes.
It's also available in Arabic with audio.

Arabic words and phrases

Get started with 20 audio phrases and learn how to say a range of useful phrases from 'Hello' to 'Pleased to meet you'.

A list of useful phrases in Arabic
Details on the Arabic alphabet

The Arabic alphabet

Listen to the Arabic alphabet.
Find out where all the vowels went, what a difference a dot can make and how it's written.

Videos about Arabic

A gentle introduction to the Arabic world and the language with a series of informative videos.

Useful videos about the Arabic language
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BBC Arabic

Arabic multi-platform service provided by the BBC with in-depth news, business, sports and entertainment reporting.

BBC News country profile - Middle East

An overview of the Middle East, with profiles of most Arab Countries, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media.

Useful Arabic words & phrases

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English-Arabic dictionary

Free online dictionary

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