Deewan Arabic Podcast

Episode Description: “What Does It Mean to Be a Foreigner in Jordan?” In this episode, we sit down with a diverse group of foreigners living in Jordan to explore what “foreigner” truly means from their perspective. Through honest, personal, and sometimes emotional conversations, our guests share their daily experiences, cultural discoveries, and the challenges and joys of building a life far from...

In this final episode, I'll introduce you to my best friend Sara — how we met, how we spend time together, and more. Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge. أَحسَن - Better / Best الصّداقَة - Friendship قَريبِِة - Close (feminine) هَداك - That (masculine) نْقَضّي - We spend (time) بنِتْخانَق - We fight / Argue بَسيطَة - Simple / Small (fem...

In this episode, we’ll take a look at one of the most popular areas in Amman — Jabal Al-Weibdeh, home to Deewan! We’ll explore the activities, features, and everything that makes this neighborhood unique. Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge. قَديمِة – old (feminine) شَجَر – trees أَزْمِة – traffic jam / crisis أَماكِن – places مَحَلِّيِّة –...

In this episode, I'll introduce you to my cat Simsim—what she looks like, her habits, what she enjoys doing, and so on. It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in using Arabic. Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge. بِسّتي – My cat بتِتْمَدَّد – She stretches out بَهْتَم فيها – I take care of her بتاخُد قَ...

Food is the quickest way to anyone's heart, and that’s exactly what this episode is all about! I'll take you to my favorite restaurant in Amman while focusing on food-related vocabulary. It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in using Arabic. Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge. هاديِة - Quiet أَكلِ...

In this episode, I'll take you on a tour of my house, focusing on colors and furniture. It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in using Arabic. Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge. غُرْفِة قَعْدِة - Living room غُرفِة ضيوف - Guest room خَشَب - Wood بِرْواز - Frame بِتْطَل - Overlooks مَناظِر - Views/sce...

In this episode, we’ll talk about work, focusing on how to use verbs and numbers in different contexts. It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in using Arabic. Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge. بَدْخُل - I Enter بَفْتَح - I Open التَّرْكيز - Focus مُهِم - Important التَّرْجَمِة - Translation مُشْكِلِة -...

In this episode, we dive into the topic of integration in Arab societies, focusing on how relationships and families are formed within these communities. Our guest, Silvie, is German and has a very interesting experience with integrating into Jordanian society and building a family there. This episode is for Advanced learners, featuring various advanced verbs, nouns, and cultural expressions to he...

In this episode, I'll take you along on my final trip to Spain, where we'll learn some travel-related phrases and verbs, with a focus on the past tense . It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in using Arabic. Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge.  لَحالي - Alone وَلا عُمْري - I have never زُرِت - Vi...

In this episode, we dive into the topic of friendship and social groups among Arabs, exploring the different personalities of friends. This episode is tailored for High Beginner to Intermediate learners, featuring a variety of verb conjugations and adjectives to help describe characters. The transcription of this episode, along with its translation, will be included in The Guide to Deewan Arabic P...

In this episode, you'll learn how to describe your daily routine and hobbies in Arabic using common verbs paired with appropriate prepositions . It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in using Arabic. Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge.  بَكّير - Early نَشيطَة - Energetic (female) بَفْطَر - I have brea...

This episode focuses on the relationship between language and society, explaining how language learning cannot be separated from society, culture, and history. The episode contains interesting information and facts about language, history, and communities, and it is suitable for an intermediate level. The transcription of this episode, along with its translation, will be included in The Guide to D...

This episode is all about friends and family! You'll learn how to introduce your family members and friends in Arabic, as well as describe the activities you enjoy doing together. It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in introducing themselves in Arabic.  Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge.  أَشْخاص -...

This episode focuses on visiting a vegetable shop in Arabic-speaking countries. You'll learn essential phrases to ask about prices, quantities, and specific vegetables, as well as how to engage in polite conversation with the shopkeeper. It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in shopping for fresh produce in Arabic. The transcription of this episode, along wit...

This episode focuses on self-introduction. You'll learn how to introduce yourself in Arabic, including how to say your name, where you're from, and a little about your hobbies and interests. It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in introducing themselves in Arabic.  Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowle...

The transcription of this episode is provided in the Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast , along with its translation; this book is available on Amazon and at Deewan institute in Amman - Jordan. To learn more about our curriculum books and our digital library: The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (season one) The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (Season Two) The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Beg...

This final episode is with Adnan who is in talking with Hiba. Adnan is a Jordanian student studying here and he talks about life in Amman and his sport of archery. He is a member of the first archery club in Jordan so this is a great choice for those interested in sport. Also do listen to Patrick's episode as his discusses another sport.  The transcription of this episode will be provided in t...

In this episode, Hiba is talking to Pierro. He is actually not a student here in Amman, but instead, he emailed us to be involved in this podcast as he has learnt Arabic by himself through talking to people and going to language exchanges. Anyone is welcome to feature in this podcast series, and if you are interested, please do contact Deewan. The transcription of this episode will be provided in...

In this episode, Zahida is in conversation with Hiba. Listen to their short conversation about Zahida's trips to various Middle Eastern countries. She was fascinated by her trip to Oman but maybe slightly less so with her trip to Qatar. The transcription of this episode will be provided in the Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast season 3, along with its translation; this book is available on Amazon...

What do you think when you hear the word Palestine? It probably isn’t "embroidery" but that is what our podcast guest is passionate about.  Sara is a student from Italy, is fascinated by Palestine and very keen embroiderer. Listen in to hear about this craft, Palestine and her experience of living in Jordan.  The transcription of this episode will be provided in the Guide to Deewan Arabic...

Today chocolates are being bought, flowers sent and love is in the air. Yes today is Valentines Day. But not only is it a special day here, we also carry on this podcast series with getting to know a very special staff member. Suzan talks and laughs with Hiba as they discuss all things love. Suzan is the key person behind the admin and keeps Deewan running! Listen in to hear them talk about love a...

In this episode it is not a student sitting behind the microphone but the co-founder and teacher at Deewan. Duaa co-founded Deewan and is in conversation with Hiba about her love of travel. Season 3 is going to feature podcasts with many of the staff at Deewan so that you too can get to know them.  Listen in to hear about Duaa’s journeys around the world including to India. I really do hope that y...

Have you ever wonderd about ramadan why do people fast, what are the traditions? well, today we're answering your questions as Hiba is in conversation with Areen, Areen is a teacher here at Deewan and she is talking to Hiba about Ramadan and her personal thoughts and experiences of this holy month.  The transcription of this episode will be provided in the Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast season...

In this episode Hiba is in conversation with Shaheera. She is a student from Pakistan who grew up in Italy and she is currently working as an intern here at Deewan.  This podcast is the first one produced in FusHa so it may sound a little different.  Listen in for the next 20 minutes to hear about why this episode is called “Difference is Beautiful” as Hiba and Shaheera discuss differences in cult...

In this episode, Hiba is in conversation with Tabia. She is a gynaecologist from Germany and a student here in Amman. Listen in for the next twenty minutes to hear about her work as a doctor, her time in Jordan and, of course, an interesting discussion on covid 19. The transcription of this episode is provided in the Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast, along with its translation, this book is availabl...