Things You Need to Know About Arabic… and English

After teaching Arabic through the United Nations Language Program in New York, I now share practical, lesson-based episodes designed to empower global language learners. This podcast features structured content in Arabic and English, with occasional lessons in Spanish and French—ideal for self-paced study and multilingual growth.

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1. 1. In Arabic, the dual form is used to indicate two of something. 

   2. When a noun ending in "taa marbuta" (ة) takes a suffix, the ending changes to "taa maftuha" (ت). 

   3. For dual forms, "انِ" (aani) is added in the nominative case and "ين َ  " (ayni) in the accusative/genitive cases. 

   4. The final "i" in "aani" and "ayni" isn't pronounced if followed by a pause. 

   5. So...

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 interpret the graph, especially if it's a ...

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.

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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 enjoyable and effective.

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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, the phrase “شو ذكي” (shū zaki)...

Ameera is done with her introductory lessons! She will now practice with her dad, in everyday conversation.

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Ameera is done with her introductory lessons! She will now practice with her dad, in everyday conversation.

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1- Hungry 

‏جائع جائعة جائعون

Levantine Arabic:

‏جوعان جوعانة جوعانين 

Ameera, when are you usually hungry?

When ...

🇯🇴 Part 5: Helping Ameera Communicate with her Cousins in Jordan: Feelings and Emotions, Part 1

Happy

‏سعيدة سعيدة سعداء/سعيدون

‏مبسوط مبسوطة مبسوطين

I am happy when I see my cat and when I see my cousins

‏بكون مبسوطة لما اشوف أولاد عمي ولما أشوف قطتي / بسونتي

Angry

‏غاضب غاضبة غاضبون

‏زعلان زعلانة زعلانين

I am angry when I have a lots and lots of homework.

‏بكون زعلانة لما بيكون عندي كتير كتي...

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؟ - ?How is the weather...

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


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Taught Ameera to read and write Arabic, using this workbook, specially designed for her and about her:

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Now helping her communicate with her cousins in Jordan 🇯🇴 (Levantine Arabic).


Now helping her communicate with her cousins in Jordan 🇯🇴 (Levantine Arabic).

Here are the expressions A...

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

شو سويت اليوم؟

شو سويتي اليوم؟‏

امتى ...

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 من نيويورك" (ana min New York)...