Insights & Reflections

History, Travel & Heritage

Andalusian Arabic Heritage in Spain: Where Most Students Go Wrong

Every week at Souhba Academy, a student brings up Andalusian Arabic heritage in Spain — usually with a slightly apologetic tone, as if they should already have figured it out. They

Bilal

Jul 20, 2026

History, Travel & Heritage

5 Things Every Learner Should Know About The Nile in Arabic Poetry

There is a lot of half-right advice online about the Nile in Arabic poetry. After hundreds of one-on-one lessons, our teachers have a clear picture of what works, what wastes time,

Huda

Jul 20, 2026

History, Travel & Heritage

A Teacher's Notes on Bedouin Dialects and Desert Travel

If you have ever felt stuck on Bedouin dialects and desert travel, you are in very good company. It is one of the questions our students ask most often, and the honest answer is mo

Fatima

Jul 20, 2026

History, Travel & Heritage

9 Common Mistakes With Petra and Nabataean Script — and How to Fix Them

There is a lot of half-right advice online about Petra and Nabataean script. After hundreds of one-on-one lessons, our teachers have a clear picture of what works, what wastes time

Omar

Jul 19, 2026

History, Travel & Heritage

A Beginner's Guide to The Old Souqs of Damascus

If you have ever felt stuck on the old souqs of Damascus, you are in very good company. It is one of the questions our students ask most often, and the honest answer is more encour

Khaled

Jul 19, 2026

History, Travel & Heritage

Understanding Petra and Nabataean Script: A Practical Guide

There is a lot of half-right advice online about Petra and Nabataean script. After hundreds of one-on-one lessons, our teachers have a clear picture of what works, what wastes time

Tarek

Jul 19, 2026

History, Travel & Heritage

3 Common Mistakes With Cairo's City of a Thousand Minarets — and How to Fix Them

When students first encounter Cairo's City of a Thousand Minarets, the usual reaction is a mix of curiosity and mild panic. Both are reasonable. The good news: with the right seque

Khaled

Jul 19, 2026

History, Travel & Heritage

The Complete Introduction to The Old Souqs of Damascus

If you have ever felt stuck on the old souqs of Damascus, you are in very good company. It is one of the questions our students ask most often, and the honest answer is more encour

Ahmad K.

Jul 18, 2026

History, Travel & Heritage

From Confusion to Confidence: Arabic Calligraphy on Historic Architecture Explained

If you have ever felt stuck on Arabic calligraphy on historic architecture, you are in very good company. It is one of the questions our students ask most often, and the honest ans

Youssef

Jul 18, 2026