Kalamna Arabic.
Kalamna, meaning ‘our words’ in Arabic, is transforming Arabic language learning. We make it fun and engaging, with a focus on everyday, conversational Arabic, which enables us to positively connect children with their Arabic heritage.
We provide spoken Arabic language classes for children and adults in Cambridge, UK, and Masterclasses for parents and teachers to help you set up Arabic classes in your area.
Why choose Kalamna?
We believe we've found the magic formula for children to love learning Arabic! We play, laugh and learn in our classes, which helps children develop a love for Arabic language and culture.
And if you are looking for other professional, bilingual, Arabic-speaking families to connect with, you've found your tribe! We hold regular social gatherings and events for families to come together and enjoy.
Arabic classes
Focus on learning spoken Arabic in a positive environment
Masterclasses
Learn how to set up your own classes using our magic formula
Social events
Come together with other professional bilingual families
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Thrilled to be featured as a Social Entrepreneur Index nominee with @WeAreUMiNetwork! https://www.weareumi.co.uk/news/sectors/education/social-entrepreneur-index-nominee-kalamna
Teaching Fellow in Arabic Translation and Linguistics at University of Leeds https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/CAO962/teaching-fellow-in-arabic-translation-and-linguistics
Thrilled to be hosting a virtual #Arabic children's book fair with #ArabicBookAMonth for @KalamnaArabic families in July! 📚😍 #justkeepreading
For Kids: Dina Elabd’s ‘Arabic Book a Month’ Club http://arablit.org/2018/11/12/arabic-book-a-month-club-for-kids/
I just uploaded 'A delineation of variation in Arabic between fuṣḥa and Egyptian ammiyah The Langua…' to @academia! https://www.academia.edu/43368364/A_delineation_of_variation_in_Arabic_between_fu%E1%B9%A3%E1%B8%A5a_and_Egyptian_ammiyah_The_Language_Scholar20200617_118753_191jtah
Just learnt that the Arabic word أسطورة and English word ‘history’ come from the same Greek origin http://www.atinternational.org/forums/showthread.php?p=57695 - https://www.etymonline.com/word/history Colleagues in @LeedsClassics may know more about the etymology of ‘history’ @HenryHBClarke @Prokne2
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