Grammar
“Before” and “After” Sentences
When describing a sequence of actions or events with one occurring before or after another, we use the بعد ما and قبل ما. Let’s dive into how to form this structure and when to use it.
Arabic Conditional Tense
The Arabic conditional tense is a complicated one. For starters, there are two ways to say “if”: لو and اذا . In this post we break down when to use each of them and explain how the meaning of a sentence changes depending on which “if” you use.
Beginning and Ending Verbs
An overview of common colloquial Arabic verbs meaning “to begin” or “to end. Download and review these action words with example sentences.
Arabic Grammar Videos
The Five Colleges (FC) LangMedia Arabic videos are a valuable collection of lessons on Fusha and colloquial grammar. Each video is 5-10 minutes long and explains a single grammar concept in English using Arabic example sentences.
How to Say "Some" and "Any" in Arabic
When saying “some” or “any,” when should we use اي and when should we use شي? Like most Arabic grammar concepts, it’s complicated. Let’s take a look at some examples!
To Come and To Go Verbs
There are many different verbs to describe entering and leaving in Levantine Arabic. Here is a list of some of the most common ones with examples of when and how to use them.