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Syrians Lure Foreigners to Learn Arabic in Damascus
In Damascus Syria foreigners gather to study Arabic drawn by centers like the Center for Arabic Study Abroad which expanded to Damascus University. Despite U S sanctions and Western scrutiny students like Alexander Magidow from Minnesota praise the welcoming environment and focus on language over politics. Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco and Lebanon also host Arabic programs, with Cairo remaining the largest draw.
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