Culture & Identity

Language is more than vocabulary—it’s the key to a culture’s soul. In Palestine, the Arabic dialect is rich with proverbs, idioms, and sayings that reveal how people think, laugh, and share life. For example, the saying “Bukra fil mishmish” (literally “tomorrow in the apricots”) means “it will never happen.” These little gems carry humor, wisdom, […]

When most people think about learning Arabic, they imagine long grammar rules or the formal “Modern Standard Arabic” used in books and news broadcasts. While that’s important, the truth is: people don’t speak like that in daily life. In Palestine, the heart of communication lies in the Palestinian dialect. It’s warm, expressive, and full of