Short stories in Arabic with English translations: Improve your Arabic by reading
This collection of short stories was carefully designed for pre-intermediate students and beyond. Each story is presented in English as well as in you...
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Sun & Moon Dash is an endless runner that drills Arabic sun and moon letters. When you add the article “al-” (the), sun letters swallow the “l” (ash-shams) while moon letters keep it clear (al-qamar). Slide under sun-letter words and jump over moon-letter words to keep running.
Item Description
This collection of short stories was carefully designed for pre-intermediate students and beyond. Each story is presented in English as well as in your target language, allowing you to explore the nuances of linguistic expression while experiencing the thrill of captivating narratives.
But here's the twist - these translations are not your typical textbook fare. They have been artfully adapted to ensure context and entertainment. What this means is that you won't find word by word translations; instead, you will find adaptations.
We believe that language is more than just words; it's a gateway to culture, emotion, and connection. These translations reflect this belief, allowing you to experience the language in all its beauty and complexity.
Titles include:
- The Mice and the Weasels
- Invictus
- Alone
- Sonnet XVIII
- The Raven
- The Terrible Old Man
- The Feast of Nemesis
- The Emperor’s New Clothes
- A Transgression
- An Evening Guest
- A Poison Tree
- The School
There are short stories and long stories, easy to read stories and complex ones that will require your undivided attention and teach you more complex grammatical structures. This means the book has something for everyone.
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