Real Arabic

Real Arabic

Education EN ↓ 41 episodes

Learn spoken Levantine (Syrian/Lebanese) Arabic with engaging and interesting episodes covering culture, history, politics, and the stories of people from the region. These clips are in slow, simplified spoken Arabic from the Levant, with English interjections to help you along. We also provide Arabic and English transcripts on our website.

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Real Arabic

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Latest episode

Jul 3, 2025

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Episodes

The History of America’s Independence Day! 03.07.2025

We have a very important and interesting topic, especially these days. We will talk about the history of America, how this country was born, and why they celebrate Independence Day every year on July 4th. We will go back a little in history to talk about the land before it was called America. Please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon:   https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22262458   Quiz...

First Day at Work: Layal and Rana’s Story! (For Beginners and Intermediate Level) 25.06.2025

 In this episode, you will listen to a conversation between "Layal," the new employee, and "Rana," her colleague at work, as they begin to greet one another and get to know each other.   There is a lot of opportunity for new vocabulary and simple sentences with lots of meaning.   If you're a beginner or if you're at an intermediate level, this episode is for you!    And remember, there is a quiz o...

Malek’s Way To The HangOver 08.08.2023

Meet Malek, a 19-year-old driven young man from Lebanon, revolutionizing the Ecommerce landscape. The genius behind "The Hangover," Malek has redefined party gaming, captivating audiences in just four months. Unconventional in his approach, he diverged from traditional education, delving into entrepreneurship. Fuelled by innovation and tech-savviness, he embodies the essence of modern entrepreneur...

Our Journey to Gibran’s Sanctuary: Exploring Bcharre and the Prophet’s Legacy 20.06.2023

Welcome to this captivating episode of Real Arabic! In this edition, we embark on a remarkable journey to the enchanting town of Bcharre, a place deeply intertwined with the life and legacy of the revered Arab poet and writer, Gibran Khalil Gibran. Known far and wide as "The Prophet" due to the profound impact of his literary masterpiece translated into a staggering 110 languages, Gibran's childho...

The Impact of the Russia/Ukraine Conflict on MENA Countries Part 2 18.05.2023

 In this episode, we examine the impact of the ongoing Russia/Ukraine conflict on MENA countries PART 2. Join us as we discuss how this conflict is affecting the region's stability, economic ties, and political alliances. Stay tuned for a fascinating look into this important topic.   To sign up for classes and for transcripts and translations, go to our website  https://realarabic.weebly.com   Ple...

The Impact of the Russia/Ukraine Conflict on MENA Countries Part 1 04.04.2023

 In this episode, we examine the impact of the ongoing Russia/Ukraine conflict on MENA countries. Join us as we discuss how this conflict is affecting the region's stability, economic ties, and political alliances. Stay tuned for a fascinating look into this important topic.   Please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22262458 Follow us on social medi...

Manar & Dzovig interview! 04.03.2023

In this episode, we interviewed Dzovig and Manar to tell us about the upcoming exhibition In Beirut! Please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon:   https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22262458 Follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/Real-Arabic-2302534876496330 https://www.instagram.com/real.arabic2/ https://twitter.com/RealArabicPod       Link to our funding campaign:   https:/...

Al_fusaic Interviwe (English) 09.01.2023

Today we will introduce you to our new partner Al_fusaic. Al Fusaic web: https://www.alfusaic.net/ Please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon:   https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22262458 Follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/Real-Arabic-2302534876496330 https://www.instagram.com/real.arabic2/ https://twitter.com/RealArabicPod  

Immigration 03.01.2023

In this episode, we will give you a brief story about the history of immigration. To sign up for classes and transcripts and translations, go to our website https://realarabic.weebly.com Please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon:   https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22262458 Follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/Real-Arabic-2302534876496330 https://www.instagram.com/real.ar...

شيرين أبو عاقلة 23.09.2022

In this episode, we will talk about the assassination of Palestinian journalist Sherine Abu Aqleh.  To sign up for classes and for transcripts and translations, go to our website  https://realarabic.weebly.com Please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon:   https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22262458 Follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/Real-Arabic-2302534876496330 https://ww...

Dzovig Interview 01.04.2022

In this episode, we are going to introduce you to the founder of Arneli Art Gallery "Dzovig Arnelian" Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arneliartgallery/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arneliartgallery  To Purchase the Book and to Download the audiobook, go to our website https://realarabicbookstore.com/ To sign up for classes and for transcripts and translations, go to our website  h...

Real Arabic Bookstore 16.03.2022

In this episode, we are going to introduce you to our new project Real Arabic Bookstore! In the Real Arabic Bookstore, we’re the first-ever bookstore to translate English novels and stories to Levantine. Our first book is a Sherlock Holmes Mystery –   The Hound of the Baskervilles  To Purchase the Book and to Download the audio book, go to our website https://realarabicbookstore.com/ To sign up fo...

What’s Up With Lebanese Electricity? 06.03.2022

In this episode, we look into some of the reasons behind Lebanon's constant power cuts, and what we can learn about its ruling class from them. To sign up for classes and for transcripts and translations, go to our website  https://realarabic.weebly.com Please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22262458

Uchechi Kalu: Zero to Fluent Arabic 15.10.2021

In this episode, Amer talks to Uchechi Kalu, who has created a resource that shows how she learned Arabic in one year without a private teacher. For transcripts and translation go to https://realarabic.weebly.com . If you want to buy her resource or find out more, go to http://marhabtainarabic.com/.

Janira from 26 Letters: Part 2 09.04.2021

This episode is the second part Arabic translation of Keire's conversation with Janira Taibo, which we published in English previously. To sign up for classes and for transcripts and translations, go to our website  https://realarabic.weebly.com Please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22262458

Janira from 26 Letters: Part 1 31.01.2021

This episode is the first part Arabic translation of Keire's conversation with Janira Taibo, which we published in English previously. To sign up for classes and for transcripts and translations, go to our website  https://realarabic.weebly.com Please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22262458

Economic Sanctions 10.01.2021

In this episode, we introduce the idea of economic sanctions in light of the current impact of new sanctions in Syria and look at the advantages and disadvantages of this type of foreign policy tool. To sign up for classes and for transcripts and translations, go to our website  https://realarabic.weebly.com Please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22...

Honour Culture 02.01.2021

In this episode, we introduce the idea of honour culture and look at some of its consequences in the Middle East.    To sign up for classes and for transcripts and translations, go to our website https://realarabic.weebly.com Please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22262458  

ENGLISH: Janira Taibo from 26 Letters 27.12.2020

26 Letters is an amazing initiative in Lebanon started by inspiring people - if you don't believe us just listen to the interview. We have loved Janira's story since we first heard it, and we are using it to launch a new feature: we will now be publishing our interviews in English, as well as translating them into Arabic. We don't often do interviews but when we do we thought it would be great to...

What Has Happened Since the October 17 Revolution? 15.12.2020

On October 17 2019, Lebanese people from all sects and all regions took to the streets to protest against decades of poor governance. But what has happened since then? This episode looks back on the last 14 months to see what has changed and what has not in Lebanon since the revolution.   In this episode, we also mention two initiatives that we want to support.  26 Letters School is a small initia...

What's Happening in Yemen? 03.11.2020

In this episode, we introduce you to the civil war in Yemen, its causes and its impacts. For transcriptions and translation go to  https://realarabic.weebly.com To support this podcast, please donate to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22262458

Who Are the Druze? 24.09.2020

In this episode, we explore the Druze, a curious sect that have their home mainly in the mountains of the Levant, of which Amer is a part. For transcriptions and translation go to https://realarabic.weebly.com To support this podcast, please donate to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22262458

Beirut Explosion 29.08.2020

This episode is about the explosion that destroyed a significant part of Beirut on August 4th. If you want to donate to support people struggling in Lebanon, we recommend supporting 26 Letters who do incredible work with Syrian refugees in Beirut, or the Lebanese Red Cross who function as Lebanon's ambulance service.   For transcripts and translation go to https://realarabic.weebly.com

Syrian Refugees in Turkey: Part II 25.07.2020

In this episode we talk about how Europe is implicated in the situation of Syrian refugees in Turkey. This is second part of a two-part series.   Thank you to Kit Roberts for suggesting this topic. For transcripts and translations, or to sign up for Arabic classes, go to  https://realarabic.weebly.com

Syrian Refugees in Turkey: Part I 09.07.2020

In this episode we talk about what's happening with Syrian refugees in Turkey. This is part of a two-part series. Next week we will talk about European policies towards Turkey that make Europe complicit in the situation.  Thank you to Kit Roberts for suggesting this topic. For transcripts and translations, or to sign up for Arabic classes, go to  https://realarabic.weebly.com

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