Insights & Reflections

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

Tajweed of Surah Al-Fatiha — A Study Plan That Actually Works

When students first encounter tajweed of surah Al-Fatiha, the usual reaction is a mix of curiosity and mild panic. Both are reasonable. The good news: with the right sequence, this

Tarek

Jul 28, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

Why Arabic Has No Verb "to Be": Where Most Students Go Wrong

Every week at Souhba Academy, a student brings up why Arabic has no verb "to be" — usually with a slightly apologetic tone, as if they should already have figured it out. They shou

Ahmed

Jul 28, 2026

Kids & Family Learning

A Beginner's Guide to Teaching the Alphabet through Crafts

There is a lot of half-right advice online about teaching the alphabet through crafts. After hundreds of one-on-one lessons, our teachers have a clear picture of what works, what w

Youssef

Jul 28, 2026

Student Stories & Tips

How to Master How a Heritage Speaker Found His Voice (Without Burning Out)

Every week at Souhba Academy, a student brings up how a heritage speaker found his voice — usually with a slightly apologetic tone, as if they should already have figured it out. T

Salma

Jul 28, 2026

Arabic Culture & Daily Life

How to Master Egyptian Street Food Vocabulary (Without Burning Out)

If you have ever felt stuck on Egyptian street food vocabulary, you are in very good company. It is one of the questions our students ask most often, and the honest answer is more

Muhammad

Jul 28, 2026

Kids & Family Learning

The Complete Introduction to Arabic Books Every Family Should Own

If you have ever felt stuck on Arabic books every family should own, you are in very good company. It is one of the questions our students ask most often, and the honest answer is

Mariam

Jul 28, 2026

Arabic Culture & Daily Life

Eid Traditions Across the Arab World: Where Most Students Go Wrong

If you have ever felt stuck on Eid traditions across the Arab world, you are in very good company. It is one of the questions our students ask most often, and the honest answer is

Sami

Jul 28, 2026

Student Stories & Tips

A Teacher's Notes on Shadowing Native Speakers

Some subjects reward brute-force memorisation. shadowing native speakers is not one of them — it rewards understanding, patient repetition, and a guide who has walked many students

Nour

Jul 28, 2026

Arabic Culture & Daily Life

A Beginner's Guide to Taxi and Transport Arabic

If you have ever felt stuck on taxi and transport Arabic, 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 28, 2026