Marhaba and welcome to my blog!
My name is Max Maddocks and I’m an enthusiast for all things Arabic. That includes language, culture and politics. My goal is to make learning Arabic easier for everyone and I’m currently developing a number of techniques that are based on mnemonics (memory aids).
So far, I’ve released a course that makes learning the Arabic Alphabet a breeze (The Magic Key To The Arabic Alphabet).
Next in line is a book on words that are in common beween English and Arabic and that can be readily integrated into your Arabic vocabulary, regardless of your level. I plan to make it available for free as a download here. Update: The free report is now available here – Arabic Words.
Lately, I have translated a large number of Arabic tattoo designs and have published a huge collection in my digital book Arabic Tattoos.
Apart from Arabic, I enjoy learning languages such as Persian and Chinese. I also speak Spanish and German, as well as some French. I’ve got an MA degree in Near And Middle Eastern Studies from SOAS, London, and an MPhil in Philosophy from the University of Cambridge.
Hi Max,
I have been reading your blog from australia and its fantastic, i really enjoy it. I noticed that you did a translation for one of your readers. I was wondering whether you could do the same for me. I would really love to learn Arabic but am a bit flat out right now, but its something i would love to learn one day. I have been through a rough time lately and i want to get a tattoo (in my favourite language Arabic) to symbolise this.
The words i would love you to translate are;
From strength comes courage
Never give up
Unbreakable
My family, my heart
whom I love and cherish, I will protect forever
I hope thats not too much to ask
Dear Millie,
I’ve published a blog post in which I translate some of the phrases. Hope this helps.
Max
Salam…
this the first time i see your blog
great idea!!
سعدت جداً بالفكرة و المدونة.. رائع
غادة – مــصر
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