Archive - Ajab

What happened to the Persianate in the age of nationalism?

My new book on this subject is now available

Apr 11, 2023 •

Alexander Jabbari

February 2023

Notes on Haketia or Moroccan Judeo-Spanish

Haketia is the variety of Spanish historically spoken by the Jews of Morocco. It is similar to Ladino (another variety of “Judeo-Spanish”), but with a…

Feb 26, 2023 •

Alexander Jabbari

January 2023

Learning Persian I. Dictionaries

A guide to using the best Persian dictionaries available in print and online.

Jan 27, 2023 •

Alexander Jabbari

How to learn a language

If you want to learn a new language, or improve one you're learning, here's how to do it.

Jan 2, 2023 •

Alexander Jabbari

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