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Arabic cultural resources

Arabic is the language of the Quran, pre-Islamic poetry and a civilization that invented algebra. From Egyptian cinema to Oum Kalthoum's songs, from dubbed Turkish series to modern podcasts, Arabic-speaking culture is immense and varied.

Movies & TV Shows

Our selection of movies and TV shows for Arabic immersion.

2017

Le Caire Confidentiel

The Nile Hilton Incident

Police thriller in Cairo. Authentic Egyptian Arabic, dark and realistic atmosphere.

Crime thriller
2018

Capernaum

Oscar-nominated Lebanese film. Raw and moving Levantine Arabic, Beirut as backdrop.

Drama
2005

Paradise Now

Powerful Palestinian film. Everyday Palestinian Arabic in an intense political context.

Drama
1976

Al Risala

The Message

Historical epic about the early days of Islam. Beautifully spoken classical and literary Arabic.

Historical

Music & Artists

Essential artists to discover music in Arabic.

Classical Arabic

Oum Kalthoum

The voice of the Arab world. Sung poetry in literary Arabic, pure and timeless emotion.

Lebanese classical

Fairuz

Lebanese icon, crystal-clear voice. Poetic and musical Levantine Arabic, synonymous with morning in Lebanon.

Arabic pop

Amr Diab

Egyptian pop star. Modern Egyptian Arabic, Mediterranean rhythms and accessible lyrics.

Arabic indie rock

Mashrou' Leila

Lebanese indie rock band. Contemporary Levantine Arabic, engaged and melodic lyrics.

Essential Arabic vocabulary

Key words and expressions sorted by theme to practice through immersion.

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Arabic level test

Assess your CEFR level in 5 minutes.

Arabic survival kit

A hundred words, thirty key phrases as a printable PDF, free.

Arabic cultural quiz

Films, music, traditions. How well do you know?

Arabic articles

Guides, methods and tips to progress.

Arabic vocabulary

Essential words and phrases organised by themes.

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