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A very useful online dictionary

Some basic words and phrases in Arabic

Online dictionary

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

Basic phrases, accommodation, food and drinks and other useful simple phrases

Articles on music, dancing and culture

List of online newspapers by country

News in English and Arabic

In English and Arabic

Interactive tools and information to help you learn more about calligraphy in the Arab, Ottoman and Persian traditions.

This website provides fact files and language tasters

Links to free iTunes podcasts for learning Arabic

Global Language Online Support System is a database of interactive language lessons from the Defense Language Institute. Lessons contain authentic audio and video texts, activities, glossaries, and links for further information on the topics.

A large collection of videos with transcripts depicting everyday situations.

Interactive multimedia modules for language learning, practice, and assessment. The modules are based on video clips that show native speakers and nonnative speakers interacting in natural, unscripted situations. Interactive exercises reinforce language a