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Thanks for listening and supporting the podcast! FREE short Bilingual English-Arabic podcasts, to help English speakers learn Arabic, and Arabic speakers learn English, playfully, on the go. Access over 243 longer podcasts: Become a Paid Subscriber (Cancel any time!): https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/subscribe Visit my page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thingsyouneedtoknowaboutarabic?isPu
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This reading is in Hebrew.Yosef Haim Brenner (1881-1921) was a Ukrainian-born Hebrew-language author, one of the pioneers of modern Hebrew literature. Born to a poor family, Brenner grew up in grinding poverty. Brenner immigrated to Palestine (then part of the Ottoman Empire) in 1909. He worked as a farmer, eager to put his Zionist ideology into practice. Later he devoted himself to literature and teaching at the Gymnasia Herzliya in Tel Aviv. He was murdered in southern Tel Aviv in May 1921 ...
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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" (ani) is added in the nominative case and "ين َ " (ayni) in the accusative/genitive cases. The final "i" in "ayni" isn't pronounced if followed by a pause. So, "وَلَد" …
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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 co…
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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 fro…
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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.…
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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 …
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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 “ش…
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Ameera is done with her introductory lessons! She will now practice with her dad, in everyday conversation. Follow my author page to find out when the workbook is out: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Thouria-Benferhat/author/B08WJG8SC5?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true 1- Hungry ‏جائع جائعة جائعون Levantine Arabic: ‏جوعان جو…
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🇯🇴 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 …
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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 …
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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 Here’s the standard Arabic book: "My First Arabic Workbook with Accompanying Videos: Ameera’s Book" is the book I wish I had when …
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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 commun…
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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…
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Date = أرّخDate = تاريخDate = تمرةPl. تمر / تمور Date = موعد*****Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHATSend me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/messageBuy my creations! They make beautiful gifts! https://benable.com/ThouriaBenable is a tool to cre…
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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 من نيويورك" (…
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I will be at one of the tables at this market 4 May, 2024.If you are in New York, stop by to say hello! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/el-souq-pop-up-market-tickets-883396742437?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurlVisit my web page: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/#arabic…
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From my first book (INTRO TO ARABIC THROUGH LOVE EXPRESSIONS), "In Arabic,... I Love You":https://www.amazon.com/Arabic-Love-You-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A3%D8%AD%D8%A8%D9%83/dp/B08W7DN163There are four main 3ammiyya groups: Khaleeji, Maghrebi,Masri and Shaami.Khaleeji (also called Gulf Arabic or Arabian PeninsularArabic…
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Thought they do sound similar because they are both pronounced in the soft palate, these two sounds are very different.Both sounds are also fricative. This means that, as the air is pushing through, there is friction at the point of articulation (the point where the sound is being produced), between something at the bottom and something at the top …
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My First Arabic Workbook, with Accompanying Videos: Ameera’s Book (In Arabic...)Help me get a laptop: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thouriabenferhatllc Or:Buy me a Coffee (I LOOOVE COFFEE!) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thouriaMore on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHATSend me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-b…
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I Asked Copilot About "Things You Need to Know About Arabic... and English" Podcast, in Arabic and English :)... Here's the result! There are grammar and pronunciation mistakes in the Arabic version... and... I don't agree with the last Arabic sentence!!! So fun playing with AI! Help me get a laptop: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thouriabenferhat…
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Explaining how تركني, he left me and تركتني (standard Arabic, for he left me and she left me) in different colloquials.Answering this correct post: https://www.quora.com/I-believe-in-Arabic-when-I-want-to-say-he-left-me-I-use-sayebny-%D8%B3%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%A8%D9%86%DB%8C-So-how-can-I-say-She-left-me
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Answering a question someone asked on Quora: How do you say OK in Arabic?In MSA, you would say: jayyid جيد (means: good)However, since this is a colloquial expression, it will change from one country to another or from one region to another.In Algeria for example, we say: Sa77a صحة (means: health)In Egypt or the Levant, people say: Tayyeb طيب (mean…
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Explaining Why do people say have you been to a female.Here is the Quora post that prompted this episode:https://www.quora.com/Is-Habibis-a-masculine-or-feminine-word-in-Arabic-If-it-is-masculine-how-would-a-woman-address-her-male-partner-as-my-love-in-Arabic/answer/Thouria-Benferhat?ch=17&oid=1477743744248772&share=4f59bb9d&srid=3pzki&target_type=…
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Answering this question on Quora: https://qr.ae/psRzSoIn classical Arabic, in the context of "wanting", what are the differences between "araada”, "Talaba” and "sa’ala"?In classical Arabic, in the context of "wanting", what are the differences between "araada”, "Talaba” and "sa’ala"? 1- araada = want‏**أريد** **أن** **أسافر**I want to travel2- Tala…
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Meet me at the 2024 Polyglot Gathering event:https://www.facebook.com/polyglotgathering I'll be teaching you how to Introduce Yourself in Arabic! https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/ Pinsterest on steroids: Benable is a tool to create shareable lists of things you recommend! You can skip the waitlist and create your own shareable lists by signing up u…
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‎ لحم الحمام حلال ولحم الحمار حرامPigeon meat is Halal and donkey meat is Haram. Watch a father and son practice: https://www.instagram.com/tv/C2qoXNtIYex/?igsh=M2g5Z3U2aDVrM3JwHelp me get a laptop: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thouriabenferhatllc Or:Buy me a Coffee (I LOOOVE COFFEE!) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thouriaMore on my YouTube channe…
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Please consider leaving a rating and/or a review to show your support. Thanks!How to look at the bright side when winter gets you down: Tiny Inspiring Bilingual Story 37 with Workbook Announcement - How Short is Life! ENGLISH-ARABICLearn English and Arabic with Tiny Inspiring Stories!This time, we're sharing a bilingual English-Arabic story called:…
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Somebody on Quora just asked: “How come the words Allah and the definite article AL in Arabic start with ALIF, while the rule is that you cannot start a word with an ALIF in Arabic?”When you see an ALIF at the beginning of word, it’s not just an ALIF. It’s there to carry either a Hamza, a MADDA or a WaSla.See other episodes on this podcast to find …
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After studying the numbers, you can now listen and repeat to practice counting in Arabic. I have included a little quiz at the end of this podcast. Do let me know if you would like more of these in the future. You can leave a voice message to let me know, or you can email me. Thanks for listening. Help me get a laptop: https://www.paypal.com/paypal…
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See books here: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Benferhat/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ABenferhatContinue learning! Follow mme on YT! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAD75g0_XNo27HeVK6nXyVA- #arabic- #arabiclanguage- #arabicdialects- #arabiclove- #arabicworkbook- #arabicculture- #arabiceducation- #arabicliterature- #multilingual- #multilingualbooks- #mult…
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How I Made Stuffed Grape Leaves Help me get a laptop: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thouriabenferhatllc Or: Buy me a Coffee (I LOOOVE COFFEE!) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thouria More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Buy my creations! They make …
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TRAVEL QUESTIONS‏أهلا! أنا مسافرة الآن وقررت أن أعمل هذا البودكاست عن السفر!Hello! I am traveling now, and I have decided to do this podcast on Travel!سأجيب عن هذه الأسئلة في الحلقة القادمة.I will answer these questions in the next episode.‏‏هل تسافر/تسافرين كثيرا؟Do you travel a lot?‏ما هي البلدان التي زرتَها/زرتِها؟ What are the countries that yo…
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You learn languages better while learning something else. Right? I taught my student Ameera Arabic in this Cooking Lesson: Ameera Cooks Lentil Soup ‏أميرة تطبخ شوربة العدس Help me get a laptop: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thouriabenferhatllc Or: Buy me a Coffee (I LOOOVE COFFEE!) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thouria More on my YouTube channel:…
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Helping students make sentences with Hobbies verbs. Help me get a laptop: ⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thouriabenferhatllc⁠ Or: Buy me a Coffee (I LOOOVE COFFEE!) ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thouria⁠ More on my YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT⁠ Send me a voice message: ⁠https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message⁠ …
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Most roots in Arabic are made up of three consonants. The root of a word in Arabic is a set of consonants that carries the core meaning of the word. These three words share the same root, which is أمن. Here are the meanings of these three words:'aman', should read: 'amaan': أمان, safety, security, protection, or trust.'amanah', should read: 'amaana…
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Hobbies Verbs in a story Context. Read the story with me! Help me get a laptop: ⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thouriabenferhatllc⁠ Or: Buy me a Coffee (I LOOOVE COFFEE!) ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thouria⁠ More on my YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT⁠ Send me a voice message: ⁠https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/mes…
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1000 Arabic and English Verbs, Part 5: 22 Verbs to Talk about Hobbies In English, I will read the infinitive. In Arabic, I will read: ◦ the past, third person, masculine, singular (which is the equivalent of the infinitive) ◦ the present, third person, masculine, singular, and ◦ the substantive (noun form, maSDar), which is also used as the ING for…
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