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Nov 2024
52m 58s

Lost In Translation: Is English DESTROYI...

Zainab Al Yakoob and Mia Al Abdulrazzak
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Is speaking English in the Gulf a flex or a faux pas? In this mostly Arabic episode, we dive into the messy relationship between Arabic, English, and identity. Ahmad Hadi joins us to explore how language sparks envy, alienation, and cultural guilt—and, of course, to roast Mia’s Arabic! From social media comparisons to colonial legacies, we’re unpacking how l ... Show More
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