Simple & Easy Arabic Podcast

Stories, jokes and quotes about or supposedly from Einstein always pop up everywhere, across the entire world. His name seems to have become a synonym for 'smart man' in general, which is quite the legacy to leave behind. In this funny story Einstein challenges a fellow passenger to a game. The full transcript and exercises are available on Patreon alongside much more material to practice...

In our series of (super) short stories to boost your learning in under two minutes we are going into the story of a teacher who had her students write an essay about an interesting topic. I love this story, because it makes me consider how we treat our 'things' vs how we treat those we love. What do you take away? The full transcript and exercises are available on Patreon alongside much mo...

Another fun little story, this time about a student who struggles to wake up early. Are you an early bird yourself? I personally (Amy) relate to the boy: mornings are not my thing. 🥱 The full transcript and exercises are available on Patreon alongside much more material to practice with. Use code SIMPLEANDEASY for 20% off all memberships. Want to know more? Check ⁠⁠www.simpleandeasyarabic.com⁠⁠ E...

Another short podcast with a nice little twist. We love how smart something seemingly 'stupid' can be. These stories are so short that a separate vocabulary list is not needed, but we are always here if you have questions about any words, sentences or grammar. The full transcript and exercises are available on Patreon alongside much more material to practice with. Use code SIMPLEANDEASY fo...

A teacher asks his students a simple question: what would you do if you won a million dollars? But one essay stops him in his tracks. The full transcript and exercises are available on Patreon alongside much more material to practice with. Use code SIMPLEANDEASY for 20% off all memberships. Want to know more? Check www.simpleandeasyarabic.com Enjoy, and let us know what you think! Majd, Adel and A...

It's already time for the last story in this series of short stories. To be fair, this one is not actually all that short, but it definitely is a very inspiring and thought provoking one. It is inspired by Leo Tolstoj's short story 'How much land does a man need'. Probably some of you know it already. It is one of Majd's favorites and therefore we could not leave it out.  The f...

We have another short folkstale about a king. This time the king is contemplating why he is having such a hard time being happy while being rich and he decided to put one of his servants to a test.  The full transcript and exercises are available on ⁠ ⁠Patreon⁠⁠ alongside much more material to practice with. Use code SIMPLEANDEASY for 20% off all memberships. Want to know more? Check ⁠⁠www.simplea...

Today's short story is a bit longer than the others and it is inspired by a story from Leo Tolstoj. Simon and his wife Matrina live a humble live and then a mysterious stranger enters their live: Mikel.   The full transcript and exercises are available on ⁠ Patreon⁠ alongside much more material to practice with. Use code SIMPLEANDEASY for 20% off all memberships. Want to know more? Check ⁠www....

Today's short story is about a transformative encounter between a man and a child who lost her doll. Some of you may already know the story. We are curious how much you understand of it on the first try! The full transcript and exercises are available on ⁠Patreon⁠ alongside much more material to practice with. Use code SIMPLEANDEASY for 20% off all memberships. Want to know more? Check ⁠www.si...

We are back with some more of what we do best: short stories in Arabic to help you grow your listening skills, vocabulary and grammar! The first story is about a king that tries to cure his boredom by challenging his people to a game.  The full transcript and exercises are available on Patreon alongside much more material to practice with. Use code SIMPLEANDEASY for 20% off all memberships. Want t...

In this final episode of the Success Stories series, Majd speaks with Silvia — a learner who has spent many years moving around the Middle East and has developed a deep connection with both the Arabic language and the region itself. Silvia talks about how immersing herself in the culture shaped her learning, and shares her thoughts and advice for fellow Arabic learners. Vocabulary is provided at t...

In this series we listen to interviews between Majd and students that have successfully mastered the Levantine Dialect to an advanced level. In this episode we talk to Amanda. She learned different Arabic dialects on her journey and explains to us not only how she learned them, but also how she transitioned between them and how she continues to develop herself. Want to read the full transcript? Yo...

In this series we listen to interviews between Majd and students that have successfully mastered the Levantine Dialect to an advanced level. In this episode we talk to Shaya. She does not only have an impressive story about why and how she started learning Arabic, she also has the best advice on how to work towards you Arabic speaking goals. In the interview we discuss the ins and outs about her j...

In this series, Majd sits down with students who have successfully mastered the Levantine dialect to an advanced level. In this episode, we meet Gabriele, an Italian Arabic learner living and working in Lebanon. We talk about why and how he started learning Arabic, the obstacles he faced along the way (including the challenge of switching between dialects), and we end with his best advice for Arab...

In this series, Majd sits down with students who have successfully mastered the Levantine dialect to an advanced level. In this episode, we meet David, an Australian journalist living and working in Lebanon. We talk about why and how he started learning Arabic, the obstacles he faced along the way (including the challenge of switching between dialects), and we end with his best advice for Arabic l...

In this series we listen to interviews between Majd and students that have mastered to speak Levantine Arabic on an advanced level! The goal of this series is for other Arabic learners to get inspired by these stories and build the confidence that the goal of becoming comfortable and fluent in Arabic is achieveable. We will also learn from all the different approaches and methods these students ha...

A fisherman finds something very valuable inside one of the fish he brings home. He goes on a journey to make the best possible deal, but the deal is not as simple as he expected. The story is a parable about how we use our time on earth wisely. It is one of our most challenging episodes yet, but also one of the most rewarding. The episode starts with key vocabulary and ends with questions about t...

A young man opens a fish shop. He is excited. He puts up a sign. And then the customers arrive — not to buy fish, but to give advice. The episode starts with key vocabulary and ends with questions about the story to check your understanding. The full transcript and exercises are available on ⁠Patreon⁠ alongside much more material to practice with. Use code SIMPLEANDEASY for 20% off all memberships...

A man is travelling through the desert and runs out of water. He finds a shepherd and asks for a sip. The shepherd has water. But he wants something in return - what goes around comes around. The episode starts with key vocabulary and ends with questions about the story to check your understanding. The full transcript and exercises are available on Patreon alongside much more material to practice...

Joha goes out for a ride with his son and his donkey, but everyone seems to have an opinion about his means of transportation. This is a classic Arabic folk story about Joha, one of the most beloved characters in Arab culture. The episode starts with key vocabulary and ends with questions about the story to check your understanding. The full transcript and exercises are available on Patreon alongs...

Four university students have an exam. They are not ready. So they come up with a plan. It works - until it doesn't. The episode starts with key vocabulary and ends with questions about the story to check your understanding. The full transcript and exercises are available on Patreon alongside much more material to practice with. Use code SIMPLEANDEASY for 20% off all memberships. Want to know...

A salt salesman and his donkey cross a river every day on the way to market. One day, the donkey discovers something. And he decides to use it to his advantage. But his owner notices - and he has a plan. This is a classic folk tale told in Levantine Arabic, great for beginner and intermediate learners. The episode starts with key vocabulary and ends with questions about the story to check your und...

Three friends are sitting in a restaurant. They hear that a fourth friend has only a few more months to live. And they start asking each other: what would you do? The episode starts with key vocabulary and ends with questions about the story to check your understanding. The full transcript and exercises are available on Patreon alongside much more material to practice with. Use code SIMPLEANDEASY...

A widow has lost everything. Her only son is gone, and she is desperate to bring him back. She goes to the wise man of the village and asks for support. He says yes. But there is one condition. This is a moving story in Levantine Arabic, about grief, community, and what it means to really help someone. The episode starts with key vocabulary and ends with questions about the story to check your und...

One day, a woman walks into her garden and finds three old men sitting outside. It is cold, and she wants to invite them in. But things turn out to be more complex. Who are these men? And which one should her family choose to enter? This is our very first story episode, and we are so happy you are here! The story is told in Levantine Arabic at a relaxed pace, and it is great for beginner and inter...