Insights & Reflections

Arabic Culture & Daily Life

A Teacher's Notes on Egyptian Proverbs

Every week at Souhba Academy, a student brings up Egyptian proverbs — usually with a slightly apologetic tone, as if they should already have figured it out. They shouldn't. Here i

Huda

Jul 25, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

What Our Teachers Wish You Knew About The Science of Qira'at

There is a lot of half-right advice online about the science of qira'at. After hundreds of one-on-one lessons, our teachers have a clear picture of what works, what wastes time, an

Khaled

Jul 25, 2026

Kids & Family Learning

7 Practical Exercises for Helping Shy Kids Speak Arabic

Every week at Souhba Academy, a student brings up helping shy kids speak Arabic — usually with a slightly apologetic tone, as if they should already have figured it out. They shoul

Ahmed

Jul 25, 2026

Kids & Family Learning

A Beginner's Guide to Raising Bilingual Kids Abroad

If you have ever felt stuck on raising bilingual kids abroad, you are in very good company. It is one of the questions our students ask most often, and the honest answer is more en

Omar

Jul 25, 2026

Student Stories & Tips

9 Common Mistakes With Why Speaking Early Beats Perfect Grammar — and How to Fix Them

Some subjects reward brute-force memorisation. why speaking early beats perfect grammar is not one of them — it rewards understanding, patient repetition, and a guide who has walke

Tarek

Jul 25, 2026

History, Travel & Heritage

3 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

Fatima

Jul 25, 2026

Student Stories & Tips

Frequently Asked Questions About Arabic Study Routines That Survive Busy Weeks

There is a lot of half-right advice online about Arabic study routines that survive busy weeks. After hundreds of one-on-one lessons, our teachers have a clear picture of what work

Dina

Jul 25, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

Why The Rules of Noon Sakinah Matters More Than You Think

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

Nour

Jul 25, 2026

Arabic Culture & Daily Life

What Our Teachers Wish You Knew About Eid Traditions Across the Arab World

There is a lot of half-right advice online about Eid traditions across the Arab world. After hundreds of one-on-one lessons, our teachers have a clear picture of what works, what w

Amr

Jul 25, 2026