Things You Need to Know About Arabic… and English

This episode is Part 1 of a multi‑episode series exploring advanced English–Arabic vocabulary related to socio‑economic problems — the issues commonly found in news reports, academic discussions, and policy debates. Each term includes its Arabic translation and a clear example sentence in English and Arabic to show how these problem‑focused words appear in real‑world contexts. A full workbook on M...

What do a butcher shop, a chaotic battlefield, and Homer’s  Iliad  all have in common? In today’s episode, we uncover the fascinating linguistic ties behind the Arabic root ل-ح-م (l-ḥ-m). While you might recognize  laḥm  as the everyday word for "meat," its ancient foundation revolves around the simple idea of things joining or sticking tightly together. Join us as we explore how this concept of a...

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🪖 Military Vocabulary in Arabic & English Explore essential terminology used in military and conflict reporting—perfect for journalists, interpreters, and bilingual professionals working across Arabic-English contexts. 📘 This episode previews key terms from my upcoming English-Arabic workbook for journalists, designed to support accurate, culturally informed communication in high-stakes envi...

🎙️ English In this episode, I walk through how to conjugate the verb “to say” in both English and Modern Standard Arabic. We explore past and present tenses side by side, covering singular, dual, and plural forms, and noting differences between masculine and feminine usage. This episode is also helpful for Arabic speakers learning English, offering clear comparisons that build grammar confidence....

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In Arabic, the dual form is used to indicate two of something.  When a noun ending in "taa marbuta" (ة) takes a suffix, the ending changes to "taa maftuha" (ت).  For dual forms, "انِ" (aani) is added in the nominative case and "ين َ  " (ayni) in the accusative/genitive cases.  The final "i" in "aani" and "ayni" isn't pronoun...

Unlock the Secrets of Arabic Possessive Pronouns Dive into the fascinating world of Arabic possessive pronouns in this episode, where we focus on Standard Arabic (الفصحى). This foundational aspect of the language will empower you to use possessive pronouns confidently and correctly. While our focus is on Standard Arabic, we also acknowledge that colloquial varieties (اللهجات) like Egyptian, Levant...

Reading statistical graphs in Arabic is quite similar to reading them in English. The main difference is the language of the labels and text. Here are some key points to keep in mind:1. Title and Axis Labels: The title of the graph and the labels on the axes will be in Arabic. Make sure you understand the terms used.2. Direction: Arabic is read from right to left. This might affect how you interpr...

ما زال: An Arabic phrase that means: still It's used to describe an action or state that is continuing. Here are some practical examples: ما زال المطر ينزل: The rain is still falling. ما زال يعمل في نفس الشركة: He still works at the same company. ما زالت تحب القراءة: She still loves to read. Check out my multilingual books 📚 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Thouria-Benferhat/s?rh=n%3A2...

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🎙️ Welcome to "Discover the Joy of Learning Levantine Arabic" 🌟 Embark on an enchanting language-learning journey with us! Our special workbook is designed for learners of all ages, aiming to master Levantine Arabic. Inspired by my delightful experience teaching a bright young girl named Ameera, this workbook merges practical lessons with engaging activities to make language learning both enjoyab...

🇺🇸 ENGLISH Explore our Levantine Arabic workbook—engaging, hands-on, and suitable for all ages! Inspired by teaching Ameera, a bright young girl with Jordanian heritage, this resource combines pronunciation, writing, and 40 YouTube lessons. Ameera learned Arabic to connect with her family. Includes: 🔊 Audio/video phrases ✍️ Diacritic writing practice Perfect for beginners and heritage learners....

In Levantine Arabic, people say “شو ذكي” (shū zakī) in Levantine Arabic to express admiration for someone’s intelligence. It translates to “How smart!” or “So smart!” and is commonly used in various contexts to compliment someone’s cleverness or smart actions. For example, if someone comes up with a brilliant solution to a problem, you might say “شو ذكي” to acknowledge their intelligence. However,...

🇺🇸 ENGLISH Explore our Levantine Arabic workbook—engaging, hands-on, and suitable for all ages! Inspired by teaching Ameera, a bright young girl with Jordanian heritage, this resource combines pronunciation, writing, and 40 YouTube lessons. Ameera learned Arabic to connect with her family. Includes: 🔊 Audio/video phrases ✍️ Diacritic writing practice Perfect for beginners and heritage learners....

🇺🇸 ENGLISH Explore our Levantine Arabic workbook—engaging, hands-on, and suitable for all ages! Inspired by teaching Ameera, a bright young girl with Jordanian heritage, this resource combines pronunciation, writing, and 40 YouTube lessons. Ameera learned Arabic to connect with her family. Includes: 🔊 Audio/video phrases ✍️ Diacritic writing practice Perfect for beginners and heritage learners....

🇺🇸 ENGLISH Explore our Levantine Arabic workbook—engaging, hands-on, and suitable for all ages! Inspired by teaching Ameera, a bright young girl with Jordanian heritage, this resource combines pronunciation, writing, and 40 YouTube lessons. Ameera learned Arabic to connect with her family. Includes: 🔊 Audio/video phrases ✍️ Diacritic writing practice Perfect for beginners and heritage learners....

هون - Here هونيك - There الطقس - Weather بارد - Cold شوب - Hot الصيف - Summer الخريف - Autumn الشتاء - Winter الربيع - Spring كيف الطقس هونيك؟ - ?How is the weather there والطقس حار في الصيف - And the weather is hot in the summer كيف الطقس في الخريف بالأردن؟ - ?How is the weather in autumn in Jordan كيف الطقس بالشتاء بالأردن؟ - ?How is the weather in winter in Jordan كيف الطقس بالربيع بالأردن؟ - ?...

Most of my content is on Standard Arabic/MSA, but this little girl needs to communicate with family in Jordan... 🇺🇸 ENGLISH Explore our Levantine Arabic workbook—engaging, hands-on, and suitable for all ages! Inspired by teaching Ameera, a bright young girl with Jordanian heritage, this resource combines pronunciation, writing, and 40 YouTube lessons. Ameera learned Arabic to connect with her fami...

كيفك؟ ‏أنا اشتقت لك كثير ‏بلعب مع قطي بيزل- منيح الحمد لله ‏وإنتي يا تيتة شو بتعملي؟ ‏بشوف المسلسل يا أميرة ‏كيف المسلسل يا تيتة؟ كتير حلو يا أميرة! ‏لازم أروح انام ‏سلمي كتير على جدو يا تيتة ‏الله يسلمك - تصبحي على خير 🇺🇸 ENGLISH Explore our Levantine Arabic workbook—engaging, hands-on, and suitable for all ages! Inspired by teaching Ameera, a bright young girl with Jordanian heritage, this resou...

Taught Ameera to read and write Arabic, using this workbook, specially designed for her and about her: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/First-Arabic-Workbook-Accompanying-Videos/dp/B0CYQ4T2BL/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=⁠ . Get your own copy! Now helping her communicate with her cousins in Jordan 🇯🇴 (Levantine Arabic). 
Now helping her communicate with her cousins in Jordan 🇯🇴 (Levantine Ar...

Taught Ameera to read and write Arabic, using this workbook, specially designed for her and about her: https://www.amazon.com/First-Arabic-Workbook-Accompanying-Videos/dp/B0CYQ4T2BL/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= . Get your own copy! 
 Now helping her communicate with her cousins in Jordan 🇯🇴 (Levantine Arabic). 
 Here are the expressions Amira is learning today:‏ اشتقت لك ‏اشتقت لكم...

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1. **What's your name?** In Arabic, you can ask a man, "ما اسمُكَ؟" (masmuka?), or a woman, "ما اسمُكِ؟" (masmuki?). To answer, simply say "ʾismī" followed by your name³. 2. **Where are you from?** When talking to a man, you can ask, "من أين أنت؟" (min ayna anta?). For a woman, it's "من أين أنت؟" (min ayna anti?). To respond, say "أنا...

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