Persian vs. Arabic — Similarities and Differences
Similarities and differences between Farsi and Arabic – Alphabet, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and more. By speakers of both languages.
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Ultimate List of Timeless French Slang Words and Phrases — With Examples
A guide to everyday essential french slang – verbs, adjectives, nouns and expressions. You hear this in TV, on the radio, and in casual conversation.
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Learning to Love Running
Notes on my quest to learn to love running.
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Where to Learn Persian Outside Iran
An analysis of learning Persian in Tajikistan (Tajik) or Afghanistan (Dari) – or even at home – as alternatives to studying Persian in Iran, for people who can’t travel there.
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10 Beginner’s Everyday Learner Arabic Proverbs
Arabic proverbs for beginning Arabic language learners – simple proverbs to learn in conversation.
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Casual vs Standard/Formal French: The Differences
A quick overview of the difference between casual French you learn from friends, and the formal French you learn from school and books.
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Remembering French: How Speaking French Changed with Age
How France and I evolved in the 16 years since we crossed paths — not in the same directions.
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How to Extend an Egypt Tourist Visa in 2026
How to extend an Egypt tourist visa in 2026, including the current residence-fee payment rule, documents to bring, where to apply, and what has changed since our original Cairo experience.
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How People Laugh Online in Different Languages
How we laugh online in Arabic, Spanish, Hebrew, Chinese, Thai, Korean and Farsi.
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AirBnBs in Africa — What Can Go Wrong
All the things that can go wrong in an AirBnB in Africa, and how to prevent them.
