THOURIA BENFERHAT

Things You Need to Know About Arabic… and English

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ARABIC AND ENGLISH is a multilingual podcast focused on Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and English. Hosted by Thouria Benferhat—Arabic educator with 36 years at the UN, certified in French and Spanish—it offers practical grammar, vocabulary, and cultural insights. 🎧 Access 243 longer episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/subscribe 🔗 Explore more: https://linktr.ee/thouria .Thanks for joining a global journey into Arabic and English learning!

Author

THOURIA BENFERHAT

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.amazon.com

Latest episode

May 30, 2026

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Episodes

17- The Same Things 30.07.2022

📘 Explore my new bilingual workbook: ⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/cYbgcFr⁠⁠⁠ Read with me on my YouTube channel, soon! Follow me on Amazon for my book of Tiny Bilingual Stories! More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHATSend a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhatVisit my website: https://www.thouriaben...

١٧- نفس الأشياء 25.07.2022

More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/

16- They Brighten Your Life 22.07.2022

Explore my new bilingual workbook: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/cYbgcFr⁠⁠ More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/

١٦- تُضيء حياتك 18.07.2022

حضرت درسًا موسيقيًا على منصة كلاب هاوس الاجتماعية هذا الصباح.  دخلت الغرفة على أمل أن أتعلم شيئًا عن الموسيقى العربية ووجدت لهجة الموسيقيّ المغربي واضحة جدًا لدرجة أنني قمت بدعوة اثنين من الطلاب للحضور أيضًا.  كانت الغرفة غنية بالمعلومات ومسلية كذلك.  يمكن أن تضيء الأشياء الصغيرة حياتك! More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send a voice message: https://anchor.fm/t...

15- Simplifying Matters 15.07.2022

Have you started simplifying things in your life? More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/

١٥- تبسيط الأمور 11.07.2022

Explore my new bilingual workbook: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/cYbgcFr⁠⁠ More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/

How Does the Particle فَ Show Consecutive Actions? 09.07.2022

‏نظرة فابتسامة فسلام فكلام فموعد فلقاء

14- Fun to Share, Arabic Version Available. 08.07.2022

“Picnic Promises and Chicken Tagine” In this short English-language story, a friendly encounter at the park leads to a potluck invitation, a shared love of lemon and olive chicken Tagine, and a promise fulfilled before summer’s end. It’s a celebration of generosity, connection, and the joy of sharing food. 🧠 Learner Challenge: Translate the story into Arabic using your workbook’s face-to-face lay...

(ENGLISH Version Available) ١٤- متعة المشاركة 04.07.2022

More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/

13- From Adversity, We Learn 01.07.2022

More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/

١٣- من المحن نتعلم 27.06.2022

More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/

1- I Quit! !استقلت 25.06.2022

I Quit!     !استقلت  ٍRead it with me here (starting 29 June, 2022): https://youtu.be/XwRLuTnXx-o More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/

12.1- The Important Thing المهم 24.06.2022

📘 Explore my new bilingual workbook: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/cYbgcFr⁠⁠ More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhatVisit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/

11- Quickly 17.06.2022

📘 Explore my new bilingual workbook: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/cYbgcFr⁠⁠ I did a Facebook live today on an Algerian ladies group about ARABIC sounds. As no one joined the class, even though several people had registered, I gave my lesson and immediately saw this as an opportunity to actually create at least two videos for my YouTube channel from the lesson recording. Do you quickly see the bright side? Mo...

١١- بسرعة 13.06.2022

📘 Explore my new bilingual workbook: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/cYbgcFr⁠⁠ ألقيت درسا مباشرًا على فيسبوك اليوم في مجموعة سيدات جزائريات حول الأصوات العربية.  نظرًا لعدم انضمام أي شخص إلى الفصل، على الرغم من تسجيل العديد من الأشخاص، فقد ألقيت درسي ورأيت هذا على الفور كفرصة لإنشاء مقطعي فيديو على الأقل لقناتي على يوتوب من تسجيل الدرس.  هل ترى الجانب المشرق بسرعة؟ More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtub...

10- Useful Information 10.06.2022

📘 Explore my new bilingual workbook: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/cYbgcFr⁠⁠ I was talking with a student today. She said her favorite color was purple and that she loves lavender… and she lives in a country where lavender is abundant. I shared with her my lavender cookie recipe and how to make lavender sachets. I got a lot of satisfaction from sharing. Do you feel good when you share useful information with...

What is a Dagger Alif in Arabic? 03.06.2022

More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/

Funny Doctor 30.05.2022

More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/

Teaching on the Road: Arabic Plurals in Context 27.05.2022

This is the audio of one of my LIVES on YouTube. More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/

For French Speakers Introduce Yourself, Part 1 27.05.2022

More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/

For Spanish Speakers Introduce Yourself, Part 1 23.05.2022

More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/

What is Arabic Alif MaqSuura? 20.05.2022

More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/

١٠- معلومات مفيدة 13.05.2022

📘 Explore my new bilingual workbook: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/cYbgcFr⁠⁠ كنت أتحدث مع طالبة اليوم.  قالت إن لونها المفضل هو البنفسجي وإنها تحب الخزامى… وهي تعيش في بلد تكثر فيه الخزامى. شاركتها وصفتي لحلوى الخزامى وكيفية صنع أكياس الخزامى.  حصلت على الكثير من الرضا من المشاركة. هل تشعر بالرضا عند مشاركة معلومات مفيدة مع شخص ما؟More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHATSend a vo...

New, جديد, in the Dual 09.05.2022

How to say New, جديد, in the Dual. More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/

Happy Eid! 02.05.2022

Send this to your friends!! Happy Eid! = Eid Mubarak, in Arabic and English. More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/

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