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

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

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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.

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