Insights & Reflections

Student Stories & Tips

Watching Egyptian Films as Study Practice — A Study Plan That Actually Works

When students first encounter watching Egyptian films as study practice, the usual reaction is a mix of curiosity and mild panic. Both are reasonable. The good news: with the right

Ahmed

Jul 28, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

The Story Behind The Makhaarij (articulation Points)

If you have ever felt stuck on the makhaarij (articulation points), you are in very good company. It is one of the questions our students ask most often, and the honest answer is m

Tarek

Jul 28, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

5 Common Mistakes With Why Arabic Has No Verb "to Be" — and How to Fix Them

If you have ever felt stuck on why Arabic has no verb "to be", you are in very good company. It is one of the questions our students ask most often, and the honest answer is more e

Sami

Jul 28, 2026

Student Stories & Tips

3 Things Every Learner Should Know About How a Heritage Speaker Found His Voice

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

Yasmin

Jul 28, 2026

Arabic Culture & Daily Life

Family Titles and Terms of Endearment — A Study Plan That Actually Works

If you have ever felt stuck on family titles and terms of endearment, you are in very good company. It is one of the questions our students ask most often, and the honest answer is

Huda

Jul 28, 2026

Student Stories & Tips

Staying Motivated through Month Three: Where Most Students Go Wrong

If you have ever felt stuck on staying motivated through month three, you are in very good company. It is one of the questions our students ask most often, and the honest answer is

Nour

Jul 28, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

The Dual Form: Where Most Students Go Wrong

If you have ever felt stuck on the dual form, you are in very good company. It is one of the questions our students ask most often, and the honest answer is more encouraging than y

Ismail

Jul 28, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

The Story Behind The Eloquence of Quranic Imagery

There is a lot of half-right advice online about the eloquence of Quranic imagery. After hundreds of one-on-one lessons, our teachers have a clear picture of what works, what waste

Ahmed

Jul 28, 2026

Linguistic & Quranic Studies

9 Common Mistakes With The Rules of Noon Sakinah — and How to Fix Them

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

Bilal

Jul 28, 2026