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Four Simple Tips to Improve Your Essay Writing Skills in Arabic

root: ق-و-ل / noun / plural: مَقالات /definition: essay, article

So, you’ve studied Arabic for a while now. Simple sentences are old news (i.e. you’re silently pleading for your teacher not to go over jumlah ismiyyah yet again) and you’ve got a decent collection of relevant words all memorised. So you’re all set when your teacher asks you to write an essay about the topic in Arabic…right?

“Wrong!” says the fear in your eyes when you see the word count, as minuscule as it may be; a few hundred words in your native language definitely doesn’t seem as daunting as this .

It’s almost as if writing an essay in our target language makes us forget everything we’ve ever learnt about essays. And writing, unfortunately.

But there’s no need for stress—here’s four easy tips to simplify the process:

1 Think In Arabic

Often, when we’re writing in our target language, we tend to think of the exact sentence we want to produce in our native language then essentially try to translate it as pen hits paper. That’s where the problem comes in.

Trying to write via the process of translation is much more difficult and will most likely make your writing sound unnatural.

Instead, focus on what idea you want to convey and use the Arabic words and structures that you already know to express it. Much easier.

2 Learn “Copy and Paste” Phrases

One effective way to make your writing sound more sophisticated (and, well, to use up more of the word count) is to learn phrases that you can slot into pretty much any essay.

For example, here’s two simple phrases that I found whilst reading through Arabic articles: مهّد/يُمهِّد الطريق لِـ (“to pave the way for”) and على حافة الاِنهِيار (“on the verge of collapse”).

These phrases really came in handy during my writing tasks and exams at university since I could use them in the context of various topics. (A lot of things are on the verge of collapse, apparently).

3 Punctuate !

Okay, so maybe this was just me, but while my essays in English would be full of a plethora of punctuation, my Arabic essays would be lucky to get a comma thrown in. I think it probably took me three years to even get a bracket down on paper.

So throw those commas in! And the semicolons, colons, dashes, etc…

4 Remember What You Know About Essays

Think structure, connectives, varying sentence lengths, creating interest, clarity of expression.

There may be slight differences in certain aspects of writing style between English and Arabic, but don’t forget what you already know about writing essays in general. And definitely try to use Arabic texts as a source from which you can replicate structures and styles.

And, finally, remember that improvement takes practice —so keep writing .

If you have any other tips for writing Arabic essays, or any phrases that you yourself like to use, please do share them in the comments!

Edit: the book How to Write in Arabic (which I talked in the post Arabic Books on My Bookshelf ) has great guidelines for writing different types of text in Arabic—including a section for those “copy and paste” phrases!

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Selected: 10 Arabic Short Stories by Women, in Translation, Online

We can all agree that the “must-read” qualifier is a bit overused. I don’t know if you  must  read these stories, but you’ll enjoy them:

Three short-story collections by women made my “best of” for 2018:  Pearls on a Branch , The Sea Cloak ,  and  Withered Flowers.  Unfortunately, none of the stories from  Withered Flowers  are available online (although I will see if I can beg, borrow, or buy rights somehow), there are a number of other stories to be enjoyed.

Here is a handful of pearls, stitched to a branch:

This gorgeous, subversive, beautifully translated collection — subtitled “Tales from the Arab World Told by Women” — is a must-have for all ages. This story, published on  Tin House ,  opens:

There was or there was not In olden days that time has lost… O you who like stories and talk No story can be pleasing and beautiful, Without invoking the Almighty, the Merciful.

THERE WAS A KING – there is no sovereign but God – and this king had a daughter. She was his only child and he liked to please her. So when the month for the pilgrimage to Mecca drew near, the king asked his daughter:

Tell me what do you want me to bring you from the Hajj?

2. Rachida el-Charni, “ The Way to Poppy Street ,” tr Piers Amodia. (Tunisia)

This story — by Tunisian writer Rachida el-Charni — was also selected for the  Granta Book of the African Short Story , ed. Helon Habila. I have enjoyed it each time I’ve read it.

She saw him coming towards her, whistling and humming. He stopped in front of her to ask politely if she knew the way to Poppy Street. Not for a moment did she imagine that he would use the second she took to think to snatch her gold necklace and take to his heels.

3. Lena Merhej, “I Think We Will Be Calmer in the Next War, ” tr. Merhej. (Lebanon)

This story, by talented Lebanese artist, cartoonist, and graphic novelist Lena Merhej, opens:

You can read both the Arabic and the English of these graphic short stories — or comix — at grandpapier.org.

4. Malika Moustadraf’s “ Just Different ,” tr. Alice Guthrie. (Morocco)

This story, by the maverick Moroccan short-story writer Malika Moustadraf (1962-2006), opens:

Avenue Mohammed V is silent and desolate this late at night, empty apart from a few stray cats meowing like newborn babies; it’s a creepy sound.

5. Basma al-Nsour’s “ Disappointments (and a Few Clarifications),” tr. Andrew Leber (Jordan)

This story, by acclaimed Jordanian short-story writer and attorney Basma al-Nsour, opens:

My life would have been a lot easier if only my grandmother had not been a liar. Or, to put it more nicely, if she hadn’t been so imaginative  on that winter night when she convinced me that she would never leave me.

You can also read al-Nsour’s “ That Pathetic Woman ,” tr. Thoraya El-Rayyes, on ArabLit.

6. Hadiya Hussein’s “ The Blizzard, ” tr. Srpko Leštarić and Edward Alexander (Iraq) 

From the story’s opening:

Time: 1 January 1996

Place: Any place in the world suitable for a tragedy.

Wait a moment while I just catch my breath, why’re you in such a hurry anyway? Besides, I don’t want anything right now, I’ll wait for him, he said that he’d come at ten o’clock. What time is it now? Five to ten? So he’ll come soon, just give me a coffee. I’ll pay, believe me when I tell you. Look, this is his letter, it arrived yesterday, and it was his choice to meet here, as it’s always been till now. You can de nitely remember him, can’t you? The handsome one, with chestnut hair and honey-coloured eyes. Well, his hair isn’t chestnut-coloured anymore – the wars have painted it the colour of snow. Tell me honestly, my good waiter – do I look beautiful? I put a lot of effort into looking good, don’t I look pretty? And this dress, does it suit me? Look at it carefully. What? The colour? But you haven’t got any taste, I’m stupid for even asking you what you think about something which is hard for you to understand. What time is it now? A quarter past ten? Never mind, you know how many things can happen to a man on the road.

7. Rasha Abbas, “ The Gist of It ,” tr. Alice Guthrie (Syria)

There are also a number of other Rasha Abbas stories online, such as “ Statement of Absolute Hatred ,” “ Falling Down Politely, or How to Use Up All Six Bullets Instead of Playing Russian Roulette ,” and “ Statement of Absolute Hatred ,” all tr. Guthrie.

8. “ The Sea Cloak ,” by Nayrouz Qarmout, tr. Charis Bredon (Palestine)

A collection for Qarmout’s stories, titled  The Sea Cloak  and tr. Perween Richards, is forthcoming from Comma Press this May. The story isn’t printed online, but you can listen to it performed by Grazyna Monvid:

9. Hanan al-Shaykh’s   “God, It’s as Though You’re Sewing a Dress For a Flea,”   tr. Randa Jarrar (Lebanon)

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• Writing the revolution. Egypt’s leading novelist surveys the Arab uprising [PROFILE of Egyptian novelist Alaa Al Aswany] by Wendell Steavenson.  The New Yorker . January 16, 2012
• Aishah Abd al-Rahman
• Taqrir Lajnat Fahs Riwayat "Walimah li-Ashab al-Bahr" (al-Hayat 5/11/2000) ARABIC--[PDF]
• Interview with Haydar Haydar (al-Hayat 5/11/2000) [PDF])
• Ajwa' tudhakkir bi-maqtal Fudah wa-muhawalat ightiyal Najib Mahfuz [Atmosphere Reminds of Fudah's Assassination and Attempt on Life of Najib Mahfuz] (al-Hayat 5/18/2000: p.5 [PDF])
• "Walimah li-Ashab al-Bahr" ... Ala wajh al-kitabah al-riwaiyah / Waddah Shararah
• Raja al-Naqqash Yafdah al-Alaqah Bayna "Dhakirat al-Jasad wa-al-"Walimah" [Ahlam Mustaghanimi 7& Haydar Haydar] (al-Hayat 3/4/2001: p. 16)
• Sonallah Ibrahim: Egypt¹s Oracular Novelist  by Robyn Creswell
• The Imagination as Transitive Act: an Interview with Sonallah Ibrahim  by  Elliott Colla
• Dossier  in  al-Âdâb  (2008)
• In Memoriam: Suheil Idriss (1925-2008) Founder of Al Adab ‘moved the waters’ of Arab Literature  / By Mahmoud Saeed (This essay appears in Al Jadid, Vol. 15, no. 60 (2009))
• Banipal (UK) - Contributors -  Suhail Idriss
• Saudi Arabian writer Abdo Khal wins International prize for Arabic fiction  (Abdo Khal's satirical Saudi Arabian novel Spewing Sparks as Big as Castles wins $60,000 'Arabic Booker') /  guardian.co.uk , Wednesday 3 March 2010.
• Who are the ‘Arabic Booker’ Nominees? Abdo Khal
• Is the Arab world ready for a reading revolution?  (Abdo Khal's 'Arabic Booker'-winning novel is effectively banned in his native Saudi Arabia. But he says a new generation of readers is seeking out his work)
• Naguib Mahfouz
• Naguib Mahfouz, a Bibliography: Arabic, English, French.
• A Brief Guide to Naguib Mahfouz and Modern Arabic Prose
• The Mahfouz Dialogs by Gamal al-Ghitani  / Humphrey Davies
• NOBEL LECTURE, December 8, 1988 by NAGUIB MAHFOUZ  (Read at the Swedish Academy by Mr. Mohammed Salmawy (first in Arabic, then in English) 

• Egypt's Revolution Foreseen in Fiction  : "BEFORE THE THRONE" BY NAGUIB MAHFOUZ / Raymond Stock (Foreign Policy Research Institute, May 10, 2011).
• Ninetieth birthday: Interviews, Essays, etc. ---------PT. 1 (al-Hayat 12/5/2001) ARABIC--[PDF]
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• Naguib Mahfouz / The AUC Library  [video]
• Cruelty of memory : To have taken history not only seriously but also literally is the central achievement of Mahfouz's work, argues Edward Said (Al-Ahram Weekly Online,13 - 19 December 2001, Issue No.564)
• A Cairo Storyteller With Time to Dream (The New York Times, September 16, 2002)
• Lexical Cohesion in the Translated Novels of Naguib Mahfouz: the Evidence from The Thief and the Dogs.

نجيب محفوظ والقضية الفلسطينية

• Novelist Abd al-Rahman Munif dies / al Jazeera, 24 January 2004
• Abd al-Rahman Munif (misc. essays about him) / al-Hayat, Saturday, 25 January, 2004, p. 16 [PDF-ARABIC]
• Abd al-Rahman Munif fi al-Riwayah al-Arabiyah / Antwan Al-Maqdisi, al-Hayat, 26 January, 2004, p. 16 [PDF-ARABIC]
• Farewell to Munif A Patriarch of Arab Literature  By TARIQ ALI (January 31 / February 1, 2004, CounterPunch)
• Project Khalid
• The Book of Khalid  can be read online at  Project Gutenberg  & Here  Gutenberg
• Arab-American literature/English and Arabic
• For Writer Ameen Rihani, A Postscript and An Introduction (Washington Post, Monday, April 22, 2002; Page C01)
• Google Doodle الطيب صالح
• Tayeb Salih Biography | List of Works, Study Guides & Essays
• Ali Salim : Egyptian Writer Shunned for His Views on Israel
• AL-Hayat (London), Special on Muhammad Shukri, 2003/11/17. p. 18 [PDF-ARABIC]
• "Muhammad Shukri Yarhal 'An 64 Sanah" = Muhammad Shukri, 64, Passes Away / AL-Hayat (London), 2003/11/17
• "Muhammad Shukri Yarhal Tarikan Adab al-Fadihah Zahirah Faridah" = Muhammad Shukri Dead, Leaving Scandal Literature A Unique Phenomenon / AL-Hayat (London), 2003/11/17
• Briefing for an Inquisition / By Robert Irwin [Review of THE COMMITTEE]

Literature Prizes * جوائز أدبية

الجائزة العالمية للرواية العربية

The annual International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF) is given to a novel in Arabic which IPAF's judges consider to be the best of that year. The International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF), modelled on the internationally acclaimed Man Booker Prize , is the most prestigious and important literary prize in the Arab world. Its aim is to reward excellence in contemporary Arabic creative writing and to encourage the readership of high quality Arabic literature internationally through the translation and publication of winning and shortlisted novels in other major languages. 

Translations: One of the main aims of the International Prize for Arabic Fiction is to encourage the translation of Arabic literature into other languages.

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لندن- «القدس العربي»: توّجت رواية «مصائر»: كونشرتو الهولوكوست والنكبة»، للفلسطيني ربعي المدهون، أمس الثلاثاء، بالجائزة العالمية للرواية العربية «بوكر» 2016، وقيمتها 50 ألف دولار أمريكي، إضافة إلى ترجمة العمل للغة الإنكليزية.

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Arabic Graphic Novel * روايات مصورة عربية

روايات مصورة عربية, arab graphic novels and comics from the middle east - goodreads, nineteen graphic novels set in the middle east - the national, 10 graphic novels from & about the arab world — afikra | عفكرة, five of the best arab comic and graphic novels , middle east and maghreb graphic novels - goodreads, the apartment in bab el-louk.

A blue door graces the front cover of the graphic novel,  The Apartment in Bab el-Louk , written by Donia Maher and illustrated by Ganzeer. It earned the title the’ noir of Arab graphic novels.’ The novel has been described as a  “fabulous noir poem,”  and it is unique because it doesn’t fit any narrative styles or genre norms (?). The artist chose to focus more on art and on little details, the glossy pages of the novel features aesthetic portraits of everyday Cairo.

“In just 84 pages, downtown Cairo comes to life in all its messy glory.” (Bookblast). 

The novel is revealing it gives readers an intimate look inside apartment Bab el-Louk. Right in the middle of Downtown Cairo where one can easily forget each other, caught in the bustle and roaring of the busy city there is a stillness in each apartment, a recluse from the outside world (a refugee from the outside).

As readers flip through the pages of the novel, they are introduced to a new apartment with new strangers (each page is a new apartment with new strangers) and get an inside look on their private world. It almost feels like prying. The intimacy is meant to offer a new perspective that despite our close proximity we are world apart. The apartments are personal and each item is an expression of the resident’s character, personality. and life experiences. Though the items are the same, every person that uses it is different and has their own unique story. The novel is a reminder of how we tend to forget that those around us are like us, they are human too.

Surprisingly, the novel was published as an experiment and won the Kahil Award for Best Graphic Novel in 2015. The novel is an immersive experience as the beauty of Cairo is presented to readers on glossy pages and aesthetic portraits, exploring the city’s richness, from the rich to the poor, to the young and the old.

The Unwanted: Stories of the Syrian Refugees

How does it feel to be unwanted, to have no home or future, nowhere to turn to? Syrian refugees are caught between two harsh realities, having no home and feeling like they don’t belong. The novel is a must read its as if you are walking in their shoes. After escaping war and losing everything Syrians must deal with the mental and physical toll of war. There is the mental strain of invisibility, being casted aside and ignored, feeling unwanted, and having been forced to leave their home, combined with the physical toll of fleeing day to day, traveling long distances, starving, suffering from sleep deprivation and exhaustion. These are some examples they had to deal with, having travelled from their turmoiled home to a safer one. Where can Syrian Refugees go to for help if no one wants to offer a lending hand.

This graphic novel was published in 2018, at the height of the Syrian refugee crisis. Syrians at the time were dealing with the world turning their backs on them, at first they were welcomed with open arms but the problems of overpopulation, funding, resources and a growing resentment of natives dealing with a never-ending flood of people overtook the beginning sentiments of compassion, and willingness to help. Europeans and North Americans were blinded by fear and politics and the resentment and hostility began to bubble towards Syrian refugees in their homeland. Slowly refugees began to feel unwanted and like a problem.

The graphic novel is a gold mine because it is “shining a light on the stories of the survivors,” they are more than refugees but humans. The readers are given an intimate look on how does it feel to be a refugee, especially a Syrian refugee at the height of global media attention, and an ever- growing hate.

Where to, Marie?

This graphic novel is a must-read, it stresses an important topic of women in Lebanon and their plight against sexism and fight for equality. The women in the novel are not in favor of westernization but to be liberated in their own way, to be liberated the Lebanese way. They yearn to be free of sexism but without losing their Arab identity claiming that feminism is not a western ideology, but is “indigenous to Arab society.”

The stories are refreshing and it is a new perspective on the plight of women, not what we think Arab women go through, but what they actually go through. The novel focuses on the life of the stories of 5 fictional characters and the stories are based on research done between 2010- 2015, a collection of personal stories of Lebanese women from different generations.

The novel also offers a fresh perspective on the Lebanese civil war and its effect on women. The novel is intense as it is aesthetic, showing the real complexity of issues told by women and not men. Each woman offers a unique perspective on what’s it like being a female in Lebanon as they share their values, perceptions on Lebanese society and their opinion on Arab norms, culture, and customs.

Only in Dubai: An Essential Guide to the Emirate’s Expats

The graphic novel  Only in Dubai: An Essential Guide to the Emirate’s Expats,  sheds light on the life for expiates living in Dubai. There is more to Dubai than meets the eye, it is more than its luxury, it is more about its people, culture, and different way of living. Each expat shares their personal story of what its like living in this man-made desert city. The novel entertains its audience with different experiences, expats who love Dubai and those that don’t and it is twenty chapters of pure bliss, comedy and authenticity.

Poppies of Iraq

Poppies of Iraq, is a graphic novel detailing the life of an orthodox Christian family growing up in Saddam era Iraq. This graphic novel is an intimate account, offering sparing details of the main character’s childhood and what it was like living as a Christian in Iraq. The main character illuminates the readers on everyday life, from its cultural practices, education system, to its treatment of Orthodox Christians. Saddam’s regime, becoming oppressive over time, changed the life for not only her and her family but millions as the country shifted from a secular country with years of peaceful co-existence between faiths and peoples, to a country riddled with sectarian fighting. With Iraq’s stability falling down the rabbit hole and worsening as separatist fighters are hung in public, she is forced her family to leave with her family.

After her family escape to Paris, author Brigitte feels lost and she feeling like she doesn’t belong in Paris. Having feeling estranged in her homeland and not feeling like she belongs in her new land, she is forced to find meaning in a home that is not her own.

The Arab of the Future = L’Arabe du futur

The Arab of the Future, L’Arabe du futur , is an award-winning graphic novel written and drawn by French- Syrian Riad Sattoufm. It is a memoire, (detailed narrative of life under Arab dictators),, an intimate illustration of Sattouf’s childhood to his adult life, 1970s-1990s. Having grown up in France, Libya, and Syria he recounts the feelings he had from each country.

His father calls him Arab of the future, raising his son with ideals in hopes of becoming a better Arab. In his childhood, he travels from Syria, to Libya, to France, and back again to Syria. He must deal with the frustrations of being half white and half Syrian; him being a kid with blonde hair gets him bullied by other children. Throughout his personal journey, he grew up with two clashing ideals, French secular ones and Arab conservatism. He witnessed first hand the oppression of people from authoritarian governments.

Throughout the novel, symbolism is pertinent, and the author uses colors to represent meaning. The color red symbolizes anything dangerous or violent, and any speech that is loud. Non-verbal noises are green. What is odd is certain countries mean specific colors, France is blue, Libya is yellow, Syria is pink.

The graphic novel has garnered international attention and has been translated into sixteen languages. The book focuses on his father, his change from an idealist to authoritarian, and his changing perception from young Sattouf to older Sattouf. The novel is a journey of how life’s event has shifted his perception and ideals.

Anthologies * Collections

Arabic Fiction: a Bilbiography

Arabian Folklore: 7 Myths And Legends Of The Arab World   [ From Harper’s Bazaar Arabia’s September 2021 issue ]

Traditional Arab Folktales

al-Riwāyah : qaḍāyā wa-āfāq : majallah faṣlīyah tuʻná bi-al-ibdaʻ al-riwāʼī al-maḥallī wa-al-ʻālamī / ǂc [taḥrīr Midḥat al-Jayyār]. القاهرة : الهيئة المصرية العامة للكتاب، -<2014>

Arabic Novel In Translation: Reading List   *  الرواية العربية المترجمة: قائمة القراءة  

قائمة أفضل مئة رواية عربية - ويكيبيديا.

• Arabic Political Fiction in English Translation: A Bibliography
• The Arab Novel: Visions of Social Reality / By Andrea Shalal-Esa
• Arabic novels in English translation
• Arabic Literature (in English)
• Arabic into English  ( Banipal: Magazine of Arab Literature, Spring, Summer & Autumn/Winter 2002)
• Translating contemporary Iraq’s Arabic literature: ten years of Banipal’s record, 1998–2008 / Salih J. Altoma   (International Journal of Contemporary Iraqi Studies Volume 3 Number 3© 2009).
• Contemporary Short Stories by Kuwaiti Women: A Study of Their Social Context and Characteristics

The Kuwaiti short story - Enlighten: Theses - University of Glasgow

Feminism and Postmodernism in Kuwaiti Women's Fiction

" Dead tyrants, foiled dreams and failed states: How Arab literature captures the spirit of the times ," By Khalid Hajji - 07 Feb. 2020.

10 modern Arab writers who are proving that Arabic still matters

• " Mapping Women Writers in the Mahjar " --  StoryMap from the  Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies at NC State.
• Teaching Arab women's literature: / Radwa Wshour's Gharnāṭa  Caroline Seymour-Jorn - Jstor 

        هل نجحت الرواية الخليجية في تفكيك الخطاب العنصري؟

خطاب العنصرية في الرواية الخليجية... الهامش والمهمّش

منعطفات الرواية العربيّة. . منذ النكسة حتى احتلال العراق ... - مجلة الفيصل

هل أصبحت أسماء الروايات العربية الجديدة فخاخا لاصطياد ... - صحيفة العرب

 - الرواية العربية: الإبداع وكسر التابوهات

العرب والرواية التركية.. متى نتخلى عن الوسيط الأوروبي؟ | نون بوست, مجلة فكر الثقافية - الغرب ونشأة الرواية العربية, العمارة والمدينة والرواية - تحليل العمران المصري والعربي في الإبداع الروائي المعاصر, "الرواية النسوية خارج فضاءات الوطن" يناقش الأدب النسوي العراقي .

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Arabic Short Stories with English Translation and Subtitles in PDF

Updated: May 31, 2022

Free Online Arabic Short Stories for PDF Download with video lessons, Stage 1, Children and Beginners

Free arabic reading comprehension for pdf download with english translation and video lesson, a2 b1 level.

The following are all stories that I have personally put together and produced, also available for free direct download + YouTube videos of these stories included (Note: no selling or altering of material allowed or relisting on another website without permission. Just click on the pictures or underlined descriptions to download).

P.S: Now you can purchase my collection of five bilingual short stories in Arabic and English, from Amazon, as eBook or paperbook.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MYXTRK6

The short Arabic story book, "I Love My Mommy" "أحب أمي" (click here).

"I Love My Mommy" or "أحب أمي" is a short illustrated Arabic story in PDF forma t for beginners who are young at heart or kids in PDF format. It uses simple phrases to include every day action verbs and common phrases in Arabic. It also makes a sweet bedtime story for little ones, with Arabic learning as a main goal. The pictures are filled with interesting objects that can also encourage questions and engage interest to learn new vocabulary.

Enjoy the free PDF download by clicking here.

You can also get the free coloring, and word tracing and matching worksheets by clicking here.

The short Arabic story book "The Small Spider and the Four Seasons" (click here)

The story is about a small spider who loves to climb up to the rooftop; however, every season brings a different challenge and causes him to fall down to the ground. Despite the misfortune, he is still determined to go up and hang around his favorite spot, at the rooftop. The plot takes the reader from one season to another, and one challenge to another. The language is simple, with important vocabulary, relevant to the subject of the seasons and weather; and the images are cheerful and entertaining.

The short Arabic story book "Sousa" (click here)

Sousa is a short illustrated Arabic story about looking after teeth, "Sousa" (meaning tooth cavity). Sousa digs up a home for herself and her friends in Jad's mouth, a child who does not listen to his mom and regularly brush his teeth. But what will happen to Sousa when Jad visits the dentist? Find out more in the entertaining story.

"Ali Baba and Meshmosh" is inspired by the original Ali Baba fairy tale, and made into a simple, short and sweet story, suitable for beginners learning Arabic language or small children. It is colorful and has simple yet entertaining illustrations, and comes in a PDF format, so you can easily download, read or print. It has English translation and Arabic pronunciation guides. (Just click here or on the picture to open or click anywhere on this line to save the file) .

Arabic Short Story and Video "Journey of a Caterpillar":

Story & a1 arabic revision lesson رِحْلَةُ يَرَقَة.

This story is about the journey and transformation of a caterpillar to a butterfly. In this journey, which brings to mind the famous "The Hungry Caterpillar", world renowned story, the caterpillar meets a different insect friend each day, and they eat different foods . What you will learn from this story and video lesson:

Revision through Arabic level 1, in a short Arabic story with English translation and full explanation.

Different insect names in Arabic.

Speaking about the weather.

Describing pain and sickness symptoms.

Different food names in Arabic and how to say: a slice, a piece...

Using verb to come.

Using verb to be/not to be, to become/not to become.

The difference between verb forms I and VIII (1 and 8).

Counting (gender disagreement and ordinal numbers).

Using the dual form, and much more.

First watch the video: CLICK HERE TO GO TO YOUTUBE DIRECTLY. https://youtu.be/5M5gpzMYLZI

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD this story and other eBooks and stories from my EXCLUSIVE DOWNLOADS PAGE! Lots of FREIBIES to be claimed!!!

Snippets from the story:

W atch the full video on YouTube (Click HERE to open in a new window):

You can also download and read the simple short story about shapes in Arabic, by CLICKING HERE. Remember, all learning material is also available for free direct download on the Downloads page.

"Surprise", a Modern Standard Arabic Language workbook and story for children and beginners, including English translation. Download the free worksheet pdf by clicking here.

The free Arabic PDF workbook has various activities, such as: puzzle, matching, tracing, coloring and sorting. There is also a short story that showcases various domestics and wild animals, also gently introducing grammar points such as negation and asking questions. There is also an information page about the difference between domestic and wild animals. The story and information page are both provided with English translation.

Step into ancient Arabic times with a story from true Arabic folklore. Al-Jahiz (776-869) was one of the greatest Arabic writers and poets of all time. He was also able to make beautiful literature with unique vigor and humor. "The Book of Misers" is a true comical masterpiece, and one of the earliest works of fiction from the Islamic era.

Generosity is a principle virtue for Arabs, and thus his satire on miserliness has a special social purpose, whereby he ridicules both individuals and groups such as schoolmasters, singers or scribes. In addition, there is much incidental detail about traditional culture and conduct. It will appeal to the modern reader for its comical power, sometimes covert and sometimes straight-faced, which remains undiminished 1100 years after it was written.

The story is taken from the book, and is read in Arabic and English at first, then it is explained word by word. Some grammar and comprehension is taught along the way, making learning Arabic seamless and fun. You can also test your knowledge at the end. CLICK HERE TO GO TO YOUTUBE DIRECTLY.

https://youtu.be/JZlGlbHfU64

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE STORY EBOOK AND WORKBOOK.

" My Home, with Jad" or "Baytī , maʻa Jād" is a short yet encompassing guide about common and basic home vocabulary in Arabic, suitable for new learners or beginners. Jād, the main character, introduces his home (or house) to the reader, room by room, describing the items, using short simple sentences in Arabic. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THIS EBOOK (which also includes some practice exercises at the end and grammar notes.

The guide is user friendly, and comes in the form of a short story in Arabic with simple narration. Most importantly, it shows the use of the demonstrated vocabulary in brief and meaningful sentences. So, not only you will learn new words, but you will also understand their meaning in context, and perhaps learn some new sentences too.

For each room there is a step by step explanation for the main items, with short useful sentences in Arabic. This is then followed by a visual map, summing up all the items in the room, for easy reference.

Watch the YouTube Video with explanation, English translation and transliteration:

(CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FULL BOOK) .

This next story مَعمَل الصّابون is about a group of students who visit a soap factory. It's clearly read out in a slow pace in Arabic and then explained in detail, sentence by sentence. There is also an explanation of context and grammar, as well as additional relevant information, such as synonyms, conversational usage or grammatical rules. By the end of the story you will also be able to check your understanding by answering some questions. There is also a list of vocabulary in the singular and plural forms . First watch the video: CLICK HERE TO GO TO YOUTUBE DIRECTLY. https://youtu.be/JZlGlbHfU64

A selection of short reading texts and stories in Arabic, with English translation of key words, as well as various comprehension questions to check your understanding :. Before downloading the free file, check out the video lessons to help you learn the stories and understand the meaning of each word!

Story 1: https://youtu.be/HOuKkpYTff0

Story 2: https://youtu.be/dVX950vWlKw

Story 3: https://youtu.be/Q0JKNLek9sw

Story 4: https://youtu.be/81FIgyDR8Ew

Story 5: https://youtu.be/naSnBfWWkEY

Story 6: https://youtu.be/KjA9aeiGz8g

Story 7: https://youtu.be/WjrZOwuy2os

Story 8: https://youtu.be/8kjADbQ35zI

Story 9: https://youtu.be/jscHGJS5GIQ

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In addition, I have spoken in a previous post about "3asafeer.com" , an online digital library and platform, which aims to provide: " quality, cost-efficient, trackable resources for reading in Arabic for kids. Along with a wealth of aiding materials, resources & worksheets for teachers to use in the classroom. With leveled content, based on the latest research in child Arabic literacy education." "3asafeer.com" is my preferred personal choice so far, as you can access the stories online or through a downloadable smart phone app.

The following set of books are also 100% free and downloadable in PDF format from SCRIBD. They are suitable for age six to seven (6-7).

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Short Stories In Arabic: Learn A New Language With Stories You Love!

When you're learning Arabic , it can be super-difficult to find books to read at an intermediate level. And yet, reading — and particularly reading short stories — is one of the best, most enjoyable ways to improve your language skills.

Luckily, if you're looking for the best books of short stories in Modern Standard Arabic I can recommend this little gem:

• Short Stories In Arabic For Intermediate Learners

The eight short stories in this book have been written with learners like you in mind. 

This article will fill you in on exactly what to expect when you open the book. And I'll explain why reading short stories is such a satisfying way to master your new language.

Why Short Stories Will Work For Your Learning

Many people are surprised to hear me recommending that they learn through stories. And yet, in all my years of teaching, I've found stories to be the most effective and enjoyable way to learn a new language.

Indeed, in each of the eight languages I've learned, stories have been a vital part of the journey. 

Why? Because they cement the learning into your long term memory in a way that classroom practice and textbooks can't imitate.

When you're reading a story written at the right level, you naturally absorb vocabulary and grammar. 

Here's why stories work:

• You're reading in context. Instead of meeting unfamiliar words and grammar in isolation, you understand them as part of a whole sentence or paragraph. Even if you don't exactly know what they mean, the context lets you make a good guess and carry on.
• The meaning gives you clues. When you're reading a series of related events, they become easy to follow. Fiction is great for language learning because it makes your reading experience so much fun.
• Emotion kicks in. Stories engage you on an emotional level as well as an academic one. Not only does that make the language more memorable, but it also engages your memory cells. So you're more likely to recognise those new words when you come across them again.

Successfully reading a short story brings a tremendous sense of achievement and a real boost to your confidence.

Introducing… “Intermediate Short Stories In Arabic”

I've published one short story book in Modern Standard Arabic so far.

This book uses my unique StoryLearning® method to teach you Arabic naturally through repeated and meaningful exposure to common words and grammar.

Eight, fascinating stories range from thriller and crime through to science fiction and history. What’s more, the plots keep you hooked and you’ll dearly want the characters to succeed.

As is usual in Arabic, the whole book is written right to left , so the first story starts at the back. However, you will find the English introduction at the front. 

Every story is written at the low-mid intermediate (ACTFL) level of Modern Standard Arabic, which equates to B1-B2 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference.)

You get to read at your level and focus on the plot without feeling overwhelmed with a wall of words you don't understand. 

All of a sudden, reading in Arabic becomes easy. You can ditch the frustration and concentrate on learning instead.

Click here to purchase your copy now.

What's Included In Short Stories In Arabic?

I've crafted these books to be fun and easy to use. Yet they're comprehensive enough to include enough challenges to help you get the most out of your learning.

Inside you'll find: 

• Reading practice that's fun — so you can spend your time with the story instead of the dictionary.
• Controlled language at an intermediate level — helps you read and understand thousands of commonly-used MSA words. 
• Authentic spoken dialogues — introduce conversational expressions and improve your speaking while you read.
• Accessible grammar — learn new structures naturally and with less confusion.
• Vocabulary lists — bolded words throughout the stories let you quickly check their meanings without interrupting your flow.
• Beautifully hand-drawn illustrations — bring the stories to life, making them even more memorable.

Of course, reading stories is vital, but you'll want to practice your listening skills too. 

We can offer you a high-quality new audio recording of Short Stories in Arabic to double your learning; available now for separate purchase.  

And there's also a handy ​Interactive app so you can read, listen and learn all at the same time whether you're at home or on the go! 

Those words “I don't have enough time” should never cross your lips again!

About The Author

In case you’re new here, let me introduce myself. My name is Olly Richards and I’m a language educator, author and polyglot from the UK, who speaks 8 languages.

I’ve created dozens of critically acclaimed language courses and published a bestselling series of short story books in sixteen languages.

I’ve also been featured widely in international press from the BBC to the Independent, and am a regular speaker at international language events.

What Do Readers Say About These Short Story Books?

Students from around the globe love learning with my short story books. But don’t take my word for it.

Here’s how readers describe the experience of learning with short stories: 

Language Teachers Love These Short Story In Arabic Books Too

As you can see, language learners around the world love learning with Short Stories in Arabic. But they’re not the only ones…

Language teachers often tell me how much they enjoy using these stories in their lessons because they make learning fun and minimise all those hours of stressful lesson prep.

Supplementary teaching materials are available to accompany these books for teachers who want quick, easy, and engaging supplementary materials for their lessons.

If you’re a teacher, click here to find out more.

Short Stories In Arabic: A Great Way To Learn Fast & Have Fun!

As you can see, reading short stories in Arabic is one of the best things you can do to improve your language skills.

And best of all… it allows you to learn the language in a fun and natural way, without memorising long lists of words and grammar rules.

So what are you waiting for?

Head on over to Amazon or your favourite local bookshop and grab your copy of my German short story books now!

Click the link below to purchase your copy (available in Kindle & Paperback):

Happy reading!

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