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If you're new to Arabic, then this level should be your starting point. We tend to present short dialogues with useful phrases for practical everyday situations. The lessons are mainly in English, with the Arabic translations spoken slowly and clearly. The Beginner's level is the best place to start, whether you want to master the language or just require a few key phrases to help you on your trips to the world of Arabia.
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When a song that you don't enjoy listening to is playing, it would be good to be able to explain that in order for the song to get changed! Learn how to kindly request another song to be played instea...
Beginner - Can't talk now

Date: December 22nd, 2016

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When someone calls you at a bad time, how do you explain nicely that you are busy and will call back when you're free? That's one exactly what you will learn in today's podcast.
Beginner - Take a selfie

Date: July 26th, 2016

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Sometimes it seems like the whole world is in selfie mode! Everyone these days are taking selfies and the word has now made itself into other languages Arabic included. Tune in to learn how to suggest...
In Arabic every name usually has a meaning, and it is sometimes interesting finding out the meaning of a particular name. Tune in to learn how to ask someone what their name means and how to give an a...
Beginner - Open Sesame

Date: January 8th, 2016

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There is an Arabic version of Sesame Street that used to get aired around the same time. They recently renewed the series and started airing it again. Today you will learn the Arabic used in the catc...
Beginner - I don't drink

Date: December 25th, 2015

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Getting invited to drink alcohol when you can't drink it doesn't have to be an embarrassing situation. In today's podcast you will learn how to explain that you don't drink alcohol and how to invite s...
Some people live forever alone searching for something, or something, that does not exist. In today's podcast you will hear three beautiful wise sayings that can really make you ponder on life, and of...
Beginner - Car block

Date: November 25th, 2015

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How do you display your fury in Arabic when you discover someone has blocked in your car? Such an unlawful act requires strong words. Tune in to learn how to resolve such a situation in a over-dramati...
Beginner - You are beautiful

Date: October 12th, 2015

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Many of you probably know that famous song that goes "You are so beautiful to me". In today's podcast you will hear it sung in Arabic. Learn the vocabulary of this song so that you can sing it to your...
Beginner - Eid gift

Date: September 27th, 2015

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Eid just passed and in that occasion gifts are often given, but what do you say when you receive a gift from one of your seniors? Tune in to learn a good response and what to say generally in the fest...
Beginner - Looking for me

Date: September 15th, 2015

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After learning that someone was looking for you, asking that person for confirmation and reason is the most common thing. You will learn how to ask these questions. The reason in today's dialogue migh...
Beginner - Add me on Facebook

Date: September 1st, 2015

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Social media is used heavily these days, therefore you need to know how to get connected. You will learn the words to help you get more friends on Facebook and Twitter so tune in.