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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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The phrase 'The ends of the earth' is used to indicate the furthest reach of man's dominion, as opposed to the heavens. It is usually used these days to mean 'a very long way away'. Join Sierra & Elia...
Most of us have umbrellas at home, which make it even more annoying when you get caught in the rain and you don't have one with you at the time. Hopefully, if you get in such a situation you will be l...
Beginner - My mistake

Date: March 8th, 2011

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We all make mistakes, but some of us have to live with those mistakes for the rest of our lives! We have an embarrassing situation occurring in today's dialogue; what would normally end with a disagre...
Some people like to keep up to date with the latest fashion and style, and they usually stand out from the crowd. Sometimes, this is not for the right reasons although other times their fashion sense ...
You will hear a love story in today's dialogue with at least three expressions of love. Sierra & Elias teach you these expressions in this Lebanese lesson and you will see they are very similar to the...
Beginner - Buying a SIM card

Date: February 8th, 2011

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It is very common to buy a local SIM card in a country one is visiting as it usually works out to be cheaper. Today we teach you how to buy a SIM card in Arabic, and how to specifically say you want a...
In this Lebanese lesson, Sierra and Elias talk about eating a traditional Middle Eastern herb mixture called Zaatar. For those new to this popular dish, how to eat it, and with what, are possible ques...
Every culture has its own sense of humour, understanding this humour is vital before attempting to use it. Sierra & Elias teach you how to explain that you were kidding in Arabic and also how to ask s...
Beginner - Personal Space

Date: January 14th, 2011

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Personal space is something that many of us yearn for. Even married couples need their own space now and then, but is this a good reason to annul an engagement?! Find out why Salma annulled hers in th...
It's amazing how different it is sometimes between neighbouring countries sharing the same language. Even the use of the language sometimes differ. For example, in Lebanon they use 'created' to mean b...
Asking people where they're from is one of those essential questions that will mostly likely pop up in conversations when people meet for the first time. Sierra & Elias are here to teach you how to do...
Beginner - Let's go!

Date: December 17th, 2010

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We all have urges to suggest something sometimes in order to get other people to do what we really want done. Today Sierra & Elias teach you how to suggest going to the movies as well as discuss the t...