Soha El-Hasan's study abroad experience in the United States.  Vocabulary includes: specialty in education (doctoral degree), scholarship provider, duration of studies, future plans.

Studying Abroad in the United States

Allen's study abroad experience in the American University of Cairo, Egypt.  Topics include purpose of studying abroad, scholarship information (CASA program), other financial support.

Studying Abroad in Cairo

Extensive description of the fasting of Ramadan (fasting time, prayers, food).  Also, an extensive description of how to celbrate the festivity "El-Adha."  (This clips is a continuation of topics addressed in "Moslem Festivities, part 1.")

Muslim Festivities and Fasting (part 2)

Marwan discusses moslem culture: description of traditional customs (greeting cards, food, clothes, money, gift exchanges); celebrations of Moslem festivities such as "El-Fitr" (following the month of Ramadan), and "El-Adha."

Muslim Festivities (part 1)

Selim Ibrahim's self-identification.  Includes vocabulary related to birth place, and work.

I am Egyptian

Allen's recent trip to Syria.   Discusses main cities, amphitheater, mosques, local food, beverages, stores, means of tranportation.

A Trip to Syria

Soha El-Hasan's recent trip to Cedar Point, Ohio (an amusement park).  Topics and vocabulary include the seasons, months, weather expressions, activities, and rides.

A Trip to Cedar Point

A geographical description of Jordan.  Includes the four geographical directions; features (seas, gulf); main cities; number of inhabitants, industrial capacity, natural resources, name of main school, and specialties taught there.

A General Description of Jordan

About Nagieb Mahfouz, a Nobel prize winner.  Mahfouz's writing, style, and purpose or writing.

A Favorite Writer: Nagieb Mahfouz

Marwan's favorite sport: soccer.  Includes other sports vocabulary: volleyball, football, basketball, teams, games.

A Favorite Sport: Soccer

Allen's favorite sport (baseball) and team.  His experience in going to one baseball game.

A Favorite Sport: Baseball

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