Amin Burghul
@Aminstar2
Syrian expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
252
Contacts
12
About me
Syrian
Speaks Arabic (native), English (fluent)
Registration: 26 September 2010
Activity
Princess Nora University Arabic classes by lilllil
Hi, Does anyone know how I can go about taking Arabic classes princess Nora University ? Signing up, class hours , documents needed etc . ? Contact info Or will I will have to actually go there in person? The website was not very helpful. Thank ...
Hello, This is Amin, an Arabic tutor since 2003. I can help you learn Arabic. Thanks Amin Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
Is it possible to know, without a doubt, what is good and what is evil?Yes. There is always a common sense of what is evil and what is good! Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
Ok today's question is, When are yall coming to Dubai to visit me ? ok ok jk Have you ever been with someone, said nothing, and walked away feeling like you just had the best conversation ever?Yes, I have. Sometimes, just being with a certain ... Read More
Wishing to meet person(s) to practice basic spoken Arabic by Brit-in-Saudi
Dear All, I am very keen to learn Arabic Language and I am taking lessons. I would like to meet socially with someone who I can practice with and learn, perhaps over coffee. If you have the time please do contact me.
Does anyone know whether Arabic classes are free in Saudi and are they readily available. I've studied Arabic before btw so I wouldn't class myself as a beginner but would love to enroll myself into one if I ever decide to head to the ... Read More
Tap water-> Safe? by pepora
Hi everyone, I am new here and this is my new post. I just heard from a friend today that it is not safe to drink or cook from tap water in Riyadh. Is it true? She told me to buy the big water bottles for cooking. Are these bottles safe, because ...
[ I wouldn't drink any of it my friend! Water storage in tanks, can have anything in it from insects to more unpalatable matter. Also you have no idea what the tank is made from, what state of repair or when it was last cleaned! Bottled water for ... Read More
Tap water-> Safe? by pepora
Hi everyone, I am new here and this is my new post. I just heard from a friend today that it is not safe to drink or cook from tap water in Riyadh. Is it true? She told me to buy the big water bottles for cooking. Are these bottles safe, because ...
Through the expereince of people I know who are living in different spots in Riyadh, If your building is in downtown and you receive the water from the National Water Company through cubic meter counting meters, this water is not drinkable and it ... Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
If you just won a million dollars, would you quit your job?I'm considering quitting my current job being a secretary and a transaltor anyway, but I'd keep my evening-and-weekend-freelancing job as an Arabic tutor to non-Arabs and I'd open an ... Read More
Saher Traffic by princeryd
dear friends i heard if you make hazard while driving if you saw saher there will be 300 sr fine please suggest your ideas thanks ali
I don't believe that. and if that were to be true, then I'd rather to get the fine of that and protcet all those behind me from getting fined. Read More
DIGRESSION THREAD!! by Alliecat
So ... this is my thread for digressions. Any digression will therefore be ON TOPIC! Welcome my friends.. and digress to your heart's content! :lol:
This is actually a damned good list and if any of you are interested in improving your writing skills, please take note! http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/c0.0.403.403/p403x403/68907_539591262719735_547245851_n.jpgTalking about English ... Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Shenzhen by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Shenzhen ½ûÂþÌìÌà members in real life? Organizing an ½ûÂþÌìÌà meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An ½ûÂþÌìÌà meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
Hi Julian, My name is Amin. I'm Syrian. I live and work in Saudi Arabia. I arrive in Shenzhen this Wednesday and i'll be staying for three weeks. I'm in. Should I start a new thread suggesting an ½ûÂþÌìÌà gathering in Shenzhen? or should we ... Read More
Expat women in Luohu/Futian by Lynette13
Hi, I am living in Luohu and I am a new mom. I would like to meet some expat women around Luohu or Futian. I can not go all the way to Shekou. L.
Hello, My name is Amin. I'm Syrian. I live and work in Saudi Arabia. I arrive in Shenzhen this Wednesday. I'm staying for three weeks. I will be probably staying in Luohu. I hope to make new friends here and hang out with them. Read More
Question Of The Day by Maya Maya
hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great
If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich?Helping Others and sharing! Read More
Funny English Mis-Pronunciation Stories ... by Alliecat
The first time I heard a Filipina say 'Arabic' I thought she was saying 'a rabbit' and stood there, trying to figure what rabbits had to do with our conversation. THEN--as the Brits would say--the penny dropped :lol: They must teach this ...
hmmm.. what does it sound like in English? I asked how to say 'think' in Arabic, and to my ear, it sounds like 'f*ck it' !!! I wanted to tell students to THINK! THINK! but needless to say, I was too uncomfortable to say it :lol:It is "Fakker" ... Read More
Funny English Mis-Pronunciation Stories ... by Alliecat
The first time I heard a Filipina say 'Arabic' I thought she was saying 'a rabbit' and stood there, trying to figure what rabbits had to do with our conversation. THEN--as the Brits would say--the penny dropped :lol: They must teach this ...
The word 'chair' in arabic should be treated with EXTREME caution if it's not your mother tongue.Yeah, Especially when pronounced with a British accent! Read More
Funny English Mis-Pronunciation Stories ... by Alliecat
The first time I heard a Filipina say 'Arabic' I thought she was saying 'a rabbit' and stood there, trying to figure what rabbits had to do with our conversation. THEN--as the Brits would say--the penny dropped :lol: They must teach this ...
A Chinese person saying he is a 'fussy eater'. Pronouncing 'p' instead of 'f'.I think you mean "Filipinos" as Chinese do pronounce "F". Read More