Things You Need to Know About Arabic… and English
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Things You Need to Know About Arabic… and English
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ARABIC AND ENGLISH is a multilingual podcast focused on Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and English. Hosted by Thouria Benferhat—Arabic educator with 36 years at the UN, certified in French and Spanish—it offers practical grammar, vocabulary, and cultural insights. 🎧 Acc...
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Bilingual Military Vocabulary (ENGLISH - ARABIC).
🪖 Military Vocabulary in Arabic & English Explore essential terminology used in military and conflict reporting—perfect for journalists, interpreters...
How to Conjugate the Verb TO SAY in English and Standard Arabic - MSA - Past and Present
🎙️ English In this episode, I walk through how to conjugate the verb “to say” in both English and Modern Standard Arabic. We explore past and present...
Multilingual Writer and Teacher
After teaching Arabic through the United Nations Language Program in New York, I now share practical, lesson-based episodes designed to empower global...
Arabic Dual: Five Things You Need to Know
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 "t...
Arabic Possessive Pronouns (MSA)
Unlock the Secrets of Arabic Possessive Pronouns
Dive into the fascinating world of Arabic possessive pronouns in this episode, where we focus...
Reading Statistical Graphs in Arabic
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...
What's ما زال ?
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:...
ENGLISH ARABIC Mock Interview with Syrian Refugee, Part 1
Mock interview with a Syrian refugee living in California.
Levantine Arabic for Everyone: A Comprehensive Workbook - 1
🎙️ Welcome to "Discover the Joy of Learning Levantine Arabic" 🌟
Embark on an enchanting language-learning journey with us! Our special workbook...
SHU ZAKI or SHU ZAAKI?
In Levantine Arabic, people say “شو ذكي” (shū zakī) in Levantine Arabic to express admiration for someone’s intelligence. It translates to “How smart!...
🇯🇴 Part 7: Helping Ameera Communicate with her Cousins in Jordan: Workbook announcement
Ameera is done with her introductory lessons! She will now practice with her dad, in everyday conversation.
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🇯🇴 Part 6: Helping Ameera Communicate with her Cousins in Jordan: Feelings and Emotions - Part 2
Ameera is done with her introductory lessons! She will now practice with her dad, in everyday conversation.
Follow my author page...
🇯🇴 Part 5: Helping Ameera Communicate with her Cousins in Jordan: Feelings and Emotions, Part 1
🇯🇴 Part 5: Helping Ameera Communicate with her Cousins in Jordan: Feelings and Emotions, Part 1
Happy
سعيدة سعيدة سعداء/سعي...
🇯🇴 Part 4: Helping Ameera Communicate with her Cousins in Jordan: Weather and Seasons
هون - Here
هونيك - There
الطقس - Weather
بارد - Cold
شوب - Hot
الصيف - Summer
الخريف - Autumn
الشتاء...
Intro to "Helping Ameera Communicate with her Family in Jordan" Series
Most of my content is on Standard Arabic/MSA, but this little girl needs to communicate with family in Jordan...
🇯🇴 Part 3: Helping Ameera Communicate with her Cousins in Jordan
كيفك؟
أنا اشتقت لك كثير
بلعب مع قطي بيزل- منيح الحمد لله
وإنتي يا تيتة شو بتعملي؟
بشوف المسلسل يا أميرة
كيف المسلسل...
🇯🇴 Part 2: Helping Ameera Communicate with her Cousins in Jordan
Taught Ameera to read and write Arabic, using this workbook, specially designed for her and about her:
https://www.amazon.com/First-Arabic-Wor...
🇯🇴 Part 1: Helping Ameera Communicate with her Cousins in Jordan
Taught Ameera to read and write Arabic, using this workbook, specially designed for her and about her:
https://www.amazon.com/First-Arabic-Work...
How do you Say “date” in Arabic?
Date = أرّخ
Date = تاريخ
Date = تمرة
Pl.
تمر / تمور
Date = موعد
"What's your name?" and "Where are you from?" (Arabic)
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" fol...
Support Arab Arts, New York City, 4 May, 2024
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.eventb...
One-of-a-kind Mother’s Day Gifts 🎁
https://benable.com/Thouria/gifts-for-mom
Heaven is under mothers’ feet = الجنة تحت اقدام الأمهات
Unique Mother’s Day Gift...
Arabic Dialects - So Far and Yet So Close
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%D...
Demystifying Arabic Sounds: “kha” خ and “ghain” غ
Thought they do sound similar because they are both pronounced in the soft palate, these two sounds are very different.
Both sounds are a...
"My first Arabic Workbook, with Accompanying Videos: Ameera’s Book 📕 "
My First Arabic Workbook, with Accompanying Videos: Ameera’s Book (In Arabic...)
Help me get a laptop: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thouriabe...
Testing AI: I Asked Copilot About "Things You Need to Know About Arabic... and English" Podcast, in Arabic and English :)
I Asked Copilot About "Things You Need to Know About Arabic... and English" Podcast, in Arabic and English :)...
Here's the result! There are gr...
How to advertise your books 📚 كيفية الإعلان عن كتبك
See my books here (ake shure to follow to findout when I publish my next nooks!):
https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AThouria+Benfe...
How do You Say “He left me” and “She left me” in Arabic?
Explaining how تركني, he left me and تركتني (standard Arabic, for he left me and she left me) in different colloquials.
Answering this co...
How do you say OK in Arabic?
Answering a question someone asked on Quora: How do you say OK in Arabic?
In MSA, you would say: jayyid جيد (means: good)
However,...
Why do people say حبيبي HABIBI to a female?
Explaining Why do people say have you been to a female.
Here is the Quora post that prompted this episode:
https://www.quora...
Currently One of the Top 15 Polyglot Podcasts: "Things You Need to Know about Arabic… and English"
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Differences Between Arabic Verbs "araada”, "Talaba” and "sa’ala"
Answering this question on Quora: https://qr.ae/psRzSo
In classical Arabic, in the context of "wanting", what are the differences between...
Learn how to Introduce Yourself in Arabic: Polyglot Gathering 2024
Meet me at the 2024 Polyglot Gathering event:https://www.facebook.com/polyglotgathering
I'll be teaching you how to Introduce Your...
How to say “how are you” in seven varieties of Arabic (to a male)
Learn how to say “how are you” in seven varieties of Arabic (to a male):
To a male:
FuS7a/MSA. كَيفَ حالُكَ؟
آ...
Arabic tongue twister number one: لحم الحمام حلال ولحم الحمار حرام
لحم الحمام حلال ولحم الحمار حرام
Pigeon meat is Halal and donkey meat is Haram.
Watch a father and son practice: https://www.ins...
Tiny Inspiring Bilingual Story 37 with Workbook Announcement - How Short is Life!
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How to look at the bright side when winter gets you down: Tiny In...
Can you start an Arabic word with an ALIF?
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...
Counting, in Arabic (listen and repeat), with Quiz
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...