Monthly Archive for February, 2009

Learn Arabic – Podcast: Upper Intermediate – The field



In this Upper Intermediate podcast Ehab and Mohamed go through an extract from an Arabic play, which on the outside appears to be about two friends harvesting a field, but if we examine closely, the play has a deeper meaning within wider aspects of life. The excerpt is an enjoyable read and we hope that you’ll also find the lesson both enjoyable as well as useful. Less

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Learn Arabic – Podcast: Beginner – Eating what?



We sure do have an entertaining podcast for you today, this topic is sure to make anyone squeamish. Some interesting vocab in this lesson, a lot of which should come in handy (and some which you probably hope you’ll never need!). A word of warning: you might not want to listen to this while having breakfast… Enjoy! Less

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Learn Arabic – Podcast: Intermediate – Verbs (past and present)



Brush up on some grammar in this podcast as we go through past and present tense verbs. Learn some simple rules behind verb conjugation in both aforementioned tenses for first person singular, first person plural, second person male and second person female. A fundamental lesson that will provide the tools needed to better understand and speak in a more structured manner. Less

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Learn Arabic – Podcast: Lower Intermediate – Simple negation



Learn how to negate verbs of the past, present and future tenses in this lower intermediate lesson on Arabic grammar. A few examples are presented and the rules for negating each tense are explained in detail. Less

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Learn Arabic – Podcast: Intermediate – Invitation



The guy in today’s lesson is trying to invite his old friend for a special dinner. However, things don’t always go as planned, but what would you do if you were invited for a meal that is considered your favourite? We go through essential words needed when talking about invitations and daily life. Don’t join us and you’ll miss out! Less

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Learn Arabic – Podcast: Upper Intermediate – Ismol Maf3ool



A grammar lesson on ‘Ismol maf3ool’ or the passive participle. The passive participle refers to a person or thing upon which the action is enacted. For example, ‘fa3ala’ means ‘to do’ and its passive participle maf3ool refers to ‘that which was done’. Learn how to conjugate verbs into this case with a few simple rules explained by Ehab and some examples shown by Mohamed. Less

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Learn Arabic – Podcast: Lower Intermediate – Arabic proverbs



Join us in this podcast where we explore some popular Arab sayings. Some may be similar to English ones you may have heard, and others unique to the Arabic language. Don’t forget to visit the lesson discussion page to post any good sayings you know and share them with all of us here at ArabicPod. Less

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Learn Arabic – Podcast: Lower Intermediate – Change the channel



Whatever part of the world you live in, from China to Timbuktu, from Afghanistan to France, the words ‘Change the channel’ echo through the households of common citizens alike. It’s a fight for what to watch and a compromise must be made! Tune in to this neat lesson and make sure you take control of the TV and put up a good fight; all in Arabic. Less

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Learn Arabic – Podcast: Upper Intermediate – Where’s the place?



This Upper Intermediate podcast is all about asking for and giving directions. Give this lesson a listen and learn all about finding the way. Don’t get your knickers in a twist like the two friends in this dialogue, keep a cool head and soon you’ll reach your destination (hopefully with no wrong turnings along the way!). Less

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Learn Arabic – Podcast: Lower Intermediate – Boring lecture



Some lectures are interesting and informative as they should be, but you do get the occasional boring one which might leave you fighting to stay awake! Our guys in the dialogue discuss such a lecture. Expect lots of useful educational vocabulary. Less

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