No, you don’t need to send your child to one of the Islamic schools in Dubai for Islamic lessons. Likewise, you don’t need to enrol your child in a United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Education (MoE) school so he can learn Arabic. In the UAE, all schools — including non-MoE-curriculum schools — must offer both Islamic and Arabic education. Mandatory Islamic Education The Ministry...
February 14th is fast approaching and the search for a valentine is on. Or if you have one, the quest to impress them should be leaving you with sleepless nights. Don’t worry – we have you covered! Language has knitted many a romantic story and has been known to bring people closer. Just what you need to win hearts and minds.
It’s that time of the year again. Be it social media, your local newspaper or even your closest buddy. They’re all on about their New Year’s resolution. From exercising more to spending less, the resolutions are as diverse as the people that make them. Learning a language shouldn’t be one of them.
Japan is a country that is known for fast bullet trains, extremely polite citizens, manga, anime (graphic comics) and of course, Pokemon! But the Japanese language is one of the oldest languages in existence and it is gaining popularity in the modern world, with more and more speakers learning it as a second or third language. It’s not just the Japanese culture that’s fascinating but...
Spanish is a language that has users in Central and Southern America as well as Spain, in Europe. With over 500 million speakers across 23 countries, Spanish is also a romance language, deep-rooted in poetry and art. However, the Spanish spoken in Central America is very different from that spoken in Spain. While the language shares its roots and is identical in structure, there are some subtle...
India is the largest country in South Asia and the second most populated country in the world. The word “Indian” comes from Sindhu, a local name for the Indus River. There are many things India is known for; spicy cuisine (Butter Chicken is definitely our favorite), Bollywood, the Taj Mahal, vibrant festivals, cricket, and yoga. However, the diversity of languages in India is not...
The Hallyu is a global phenomenon that is sending the millennials into a frenzy. Hallyu or a South Korean wave is taking over the world and how! With Kpop (Korean pop music) and Kdrama (Korean drama) luring music and tv enthusiasts by the millions, the ever-expanding fanbase for all things Korean is only increasing. But there is a lack of awareness of the greater South Korean culture. We decided...
There is a saying amongst the international diaspora of Malayalees, speakers of the Malayalam language, that you will find a Malayalee in every corner of the world. Most Malayalam speakers are bilingual (English is their second language), and this enables them to adapt easily to a country or culture that is unfamiliar to them. Malayalam speakers are mostly found in Kerala, a state in the southern...
April Fools Day (sometimes referred to as All Fools’ Day) is celebrated all around the world with pranks and laughter. While most countries celebrate it on April 1st, there are some countries that celebrate it on different dates.
St. Patrick’s Day occurs annually on March 17 in observance of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Traditionally, the festival was a religious feast-day in 17th century which has now evolved into a celebration like no other.