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6 Tips for Teaching Arabic to Your Kids

BY: Nadine Ismail/Ambassador Blogger Marhaba! My name is Nadine and I am an Arab American mom. I remember a time when I said, “Of course my kids will be fluent in Arabic! We will only speak Arabic at home.” Those were my thoughts seven years ago, when my daughter Alya was nicely sheltered in my … Continued

Darzah and Child’s Cup Full: Palestinian Brands Helping Refugees

BY: Nadine Ismail/Ambassador Blogger While doing researching on Arab products, I discovered two organizations, Darzah, a fair trade website selling Palestinian tatreez clothing and accessories, as well as Child’s Cup Full, another fair trade website selling Palestinian-made children’s toys and educational products. Immediately, I fell in love with the embroidered shoes on Darzah as soon … Continued

10 Arabic Valentine’s Day Essentials

BY: Nadine Ismail/Ambassador Blogger Here is my list of the 10 essential ways to discover love in Arabic for the entire family. You can find books for kids, fun recipes and projects, and notorious love songs and movies that are guaranteed to put you in a romantic mood. 1. Mike Massy and Rania Zaghir Brave … Continued

10 Arabic Language Products for Toddlers

BY: Nadine Ismail/Ambassador Blogger The earlier you start teaching and using a second language, the more embedded it becomes in your child’s routine. Toddler years are perfect for introducing the Arabic language as a first or second language. The majority of the education resources for learning the Arabic language are intended for ages 4 and … Continued

10 Tips on How to Learn Arabic

BY: Nadine Ismail/Ambassador Blogger So you finally decided to learn Arabic this year as your New Year’s resolution. Read my article about 10 reasons why it should be so. Congratulations! Now you need to turn this excitement to commitment and I am here to help you do it. If it is your child that you … Continued

10 Reasons Why Learning Arabic Should Be Your New Year’s Resolution

BY: Nadine Ismail/Ambassador Blogger Happy New Year! Everyone is busy jotting down his or her New Year’s resolutions and finding ways to commit to the goals. Most resolutions include getting healthy, finding a better job, or traveling. However, have you thought about learning Arabic as your 2017 New Year’s resolution? Here are 10 reasons why … Continued

10 Arabic Games for Surviving Winter Break With Kids

BY: Nadine Ismail/Ambassador Blogger Winter break is around the corner and you are probably thinking about ways to keep the kids busy indoors. You might also be thinking about gifts for the holiday season. Chances are that you are feeling a bit guilty about not including anything in the Arabic language in your plan. Fear … Continued

Interview with Joudie Kalla of Palestine on a Plate

BY: Nadine Ismail/Ambassador Blogger Joudie Kalla of Palestine on a Plate shares her new book and sources of inspiration with Nadine Ismail of Reinventing Nadine in a special interview for Arab America. Joudie Kalla is the author of the new cookbook “Palestine on a Plate”, which has just been released for sale on her website. … Continued

A Comprehensive Guide of 41 Songs to Help You Learn Arabic

BY: Nadine Ismail/Ambassador Blogger You are in the car listening to the radio while driving to work or dropping the kids off at school. Suddenly, they play a song that you have not heard in 15 years, but you can sing along and easily remember the words. Or perhaps you find yourself singing a silly … Continued

10 Essential Arabic-Language Products For Kids in School

BY: Nadine Ismail/Ambassador Blogger The back-to-school season is here, which brings its own challenges and a new routine. As a parent, I want to establish a routine that is reliable and easy to follow for my Arab American child. It is very important to include Arabic-language school supplies in this routine, as it emphasizes the … Continued

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