Learn Levantine Arabic: Marhabtayn

Send us Fan Mail Marhabtayn!! Welcome to Season 2! I hope you’re all safe and well. It’s been a while since my last episode, and I was SO nervous to come back. In this special introduction episode, I recap why I started learning Levantine Arabic - though my Arabic isn’t perfect yet. I talk about why I took a break from recording and how I’ve learned to be kinder to myself during tough times. I als...

Send us Fan Mail Marhabtayn! It has been a while, but I'm back with one last episode for 2023. Firstly, I hope you're all safe and well. My heart is broken because of what is happening in Palestine and I'm praying everyday that things get better InshaAllah. In this episode, Lina and I reflect on the year 2023 but in a very light-hearted way. The last few months have been difficult t...

Send us Fan Mail Marhabtayn! I hope you're all well! I know it has been quite a while since I last posted an episode. If I'm honest, I haven't had a lot of confidence in my Arabic recently. I was so nervous recording this, but I'm so happy I did and I can continue to share my love of Arabic with you all. Remember, mistakes are all part of the journey. In this episode, Lina and...

Send us Fan Mail Marhabtayn! I hope you're all well. I can't believe 2022 is already coming to an end. Where has the time gone? In this episode, Lina and I reflect on the good moments in 2022, if there's anything we wish we did, what we're grateful for, how we took care of ourselves and how we would describe this year in 3-5 words.  I wish you all a wonderful festive period and...

Send us Fan Mail Marhabtayn! I hope you're all well! In this episode, Lina and I talk about holidays.  This was a difficult episode for me to record because I haven't been studying Arabic as much as I would like to and I didn't feel very confident speaking, but I hope it encourages you to keep going no matter if you feel like you're having  a bad day with language learning (it...

Send us Fan Mail Marhabtayn! I hope you're all happy,  safe, well and enjoying summer! In this episode, Lina and I talk about our free time. I hope you learn some new words!   (p.s. the 'Marhaba' at the beginning of the episode got cut out for some reason!) Read full transcript here. If you have any questions, you can message on Instagram: @marhabtayn_  شو الأشياء اللي بتحبي تعمليها...

Send us Fan Mail Marhabtayn! I hope you're all happy, safe and well. It has been a while since I posted an episode, but I'm back! In this episode, Lina and I talk about our personalities. I hope you enjoy it and learn some new vocabulary! If you have any questions, you can message on Instagram: @marhabtayn_  شخصياتنا - our personalities شو هي صفاتك الشخصية؟ What are some characteristics...

Send us Fan Mail Marhabtayn! I hope you're all safe and well. Almost exactly one year ago today, I published the very first episode of Learn Levantine Arabic: Marhabtayn. I always feel so grateful I have a platform to share my love for the Arabic language. I hope it has encouraged you and continues to encourage you to speak Arabic without the fear of making mistakes. In this special anniversa...

Send us Fan Mail Marhabtayn! I hope you're all well and safe :) In this episode, Lina and I talk about my Arabic Learning Journey. It wasn't easy in the beginning but with determination, patience and by practising regularly, I have now reached a place where I am comfortable speaking with native speakers. إن شاء الله we will all be fluent soon! The most important thing is to keep practisi...

Send us Fan Mail Marhabtayn! Happy New Year! I hope you are all safe, happy and well :) In this episode  Lina and I talk about friendship.  Thank you all so much for listening and for all your kind messages on Instagram!  Read the full transcript here. If you have any questions, you can message on Instagram: @marhabtayn_  مفردات جديدة new vocabulary   صداقة  friendship  1. أي صفات بتفكري إنها مهمة...

Send us Fan Mail Marhabtayn! I hope you are all safe, happy and well :) In my last episode of the year (I can't believe the year is over already!), Lina and I talk about the year 2021. Thank you all so much for listening. I wish you all a very happy New Year!  Read the full transcript here. If you have any questions, you can message on Instagram: @marhabtayn_  مفردات جديدة  New Vocabulary  شو...

Send us Fan Mail  Marhabtayn! I hope you're all doing well :) In this episode, I will talk about gratitude and how we can practice it daily to live happier lives :) بالعربي ، في صفتين للامتنان - ممنون و ممتن .   In Arabic, there are two adjectives for gratitude - ممنون و ممتن. كنت فكر في كتير أشياء لانه هاي السنة خلصت تقريباً و بعد تلات اسابيع رح تبلش السنة الجديدة ان شاء الله . هاي السنة كان...

Send us Fan Mail Marhabtayn! I hope you are all safe and well :) In this episode Lina and I will talk about social media and our experience of it. Unlike the perfect pictures we always see on Instagram, it's really important for me to share the unedited conversations to show you that my Arabic isn't perfect. You can hear I still make mistakes and say 'umm' a lot, but that is th...

Send us Fan Mail Marhabtayn! In this episode I will talk about happiness and how we can find it in the smallest of things :) let us focus on the here and now! Read the full transcript here. If you have any questions, you can message on Instagram: @marhabtayn_  New vocabulary:  مفردات جديدة سعادة : happiness معنى السعادة رح اتكون مختلف من شخص لي شخص : the meaning of happiness will be different for...

Send us Fan Mail مرحبا جميعًا ! بتمنى تكونو مناح و بتستمتعو بالصيف . أنا كتييير مبسوطة عشان كان عندي الفرصة للسفر على الأردن ،الأردن واحدة منالأماكن المفضلة عندي . زرتها ٣ مرات و كل مرة برجع عالأردن  بحب البلد أكثر . عن جد بحس أنه الأردن هي بيتي الثاني . بنصحكم للسفر على الأردن ❤️ شوفو كيف حلو البلد : Read the full transcript here. __Instagram: @marhabtayn  

Send us Fan Mail Marhabtayn, I hope you're all well :) In this episode, I will briefly talk about emotional intelligence and how we can improve our emotional intelligence through self-awareness. I hope you enjoy it!   اليوم رح احكي لحالي عن الذكاء العاطفي . انا و لينا حكينا في هذا موضوع شوي بالحلقة الماضية بس كان بدي احكي عنه بتفاصيل اكثر لانه هو موضوعي المفضل بي علم نفس الشغل .. مجال دراستي...

Send us Fan Mail Marhabtayn! In this episode, Lina and I talk about emotions. You can hear I still make mistakes, but it is the beauty of learning! Don't give up :) Read the full transcript here. If you have any questions, you can message on Instagram: @marhabtayn_  New vocabulary: مفردات جديدة بشكل عام إنتِ شخص إيجابي أو سلبي؟ Are you generally a positive or negative person?  إيمتى بيكون عند...

Send us Fan Mail Marhabtayn! In this episode, I will talk about a very important topic, mental health.  We have a responsibility to take care of ourselves and do things which make us happy.  If you have any questions, you can message on Instagram: @marhabtayn_  مرحبا يا جماعة وأهْلاً وسَهْلاً بالحلقة الجديدة من البودكاست مرحبتين Hi everyone and welcome to a new episode of the podcast Marhabtayn. ...

Send us Fan Mail Marhabtayn! In this episode, I will reflect on my Arabic language journey and the importance of taking small steps.  Slow progress is still progress! If you have any questions, you can message on Instagram: @marhabtayn_  مرحبا يا جماعة وأهْلاً وسَهْلاً بالحلقة الجديدة من البودكاست مرحبتين  Hello everyone and welcome to a new episode of the podcast Marhabtayn. شكرا كثير للاستماع Th...

Send us Fan Mail Marhabtayn! In this episode, Lina and I will talk about travel. I make mistakes, but it's all part of the learning process. I hope you enjoy it :) Read the full transcript here. If you have any questions, you can message on Instagram: @marhabtayn_  New vocabulary: مفردات جديدة ضروري : necessary زيادة  : extra الرحلة كانت طويلة : the trip was long درّست  : I taught شو هي فوائد...

Send us Fan Mail Marhabtayn! In this episode, I will draw on my studies in Business Psychology and talk about what organisations should consider when asking staff to return to work post-lockdown, specifically the importance of having open conversations with staff about how comfortable they are returning to work and ensuring safety guidelines are in place such as social distancing. Read the full tr...

Send us Fan Mail Hi everyone! Welcome to the third episode of the podcast 'Marhabtayn'. In this episode, Lina and I talk about my favourite topic - food! I hope you enjoy it :) Read the full transcript here. If you have any questions, you can message on Instagram: @marhabtayn_  New Vocabulary (مفردات جديدة):   درجة الحرارة : temperature موضوعي المفضل : my favourite topic  صحي : healthy ج...

Send us Fan Mail Marhabtayn! In this episode, Lina and I will be talking about the Covid Pandemic. I make mistakes but it's all part of learning. I hope you find it helpful :) Read the full transcript here. If you have any questions, you can message on Instagram: @marhabtayn_  New Vocabulary (مفردات جديدة):  إغلاق  lockdown  برنامج التطعيم  vaccination program الجرعة الأولى  first dose  العنف...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the new podcast 'Marhabtayn'. In this episode I will introduce myself, my Arabic journey and talk about my Masters studies in Business Psychology. I hope you enjoy it :) Read the full transcript here. If you have any questions, you can message on Instagram: @marhabtayn_  New Vocabulary (مفردات جديدة): Intermediate level: المستوى المتوسط Human resources: الموار...