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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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Beginner - White heart

Date: February 4th, 2013

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In Arabic the heart can be perceived to be white if it's pure of bad thoughts. Therefore, the phrase "white heart" is often used in Arabic. The closest thing to it in English can be "good heart". Tune...
Beginner - The best site

Date: January 10th, 2013

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Of course you're all out there spreading the word on ArabicPod to other Arabic learners, but we wanted to ensure you're well equipped to do so. This lesson should give you the right vocabulary for tel...
Beginner - Electric heater

Date: December 28th, 2012

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Now that the winter is here, many people rush to buy electric heaters, and it does get cold in some Arab countries. Tune in to learn how to buy one to keep you warm and comfy in the cold winter times.
Beginner - End of class

Date: December 24th, 2012

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It's common to ask whether anyone has any questions after giving a lesson or speech. In the podcast, we teach you how to ask this question in Arabic as well as give a good answer to it if you ever bec...
Beginner - Don't stand

Date: December 14th, 2012

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The question is, should you stand, sit, swim or fly!? Yes we have a weird dialogue in today's lesson, but a fun one as well with plenty of useful vocabulary. Hopefully the few imperatives mentioned wi...
Beginner - Bad with names

Date: November 27th, 2012

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It's nice and considerate when one makes an effort into remembering people's names, and it can be embarrassing when one is revealed to have forgotten the name of the person he/she is in presence of. T...
Beginner - Read me a story

Date: November 16th, 2012

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A lot of children like to be read stories before they go to sleep, and often the stories start with "once upon a time, a long time ago..." and it's the same in Arabic. Learn this phrase in Arabic alon...
Beginner - There's no soap

Date: November 12th, 2012

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It sometime happens that you start the shower in a hotel and realize there is no soap. Today you will how to complain if there weren't any soap, and how to ask for one to be delivered to your room.
Beginner - Harassing girls

Date: November 2nd, 2012

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Street harassment can take many forms, from sexually explicit comments and leering to even assault. Usually, teenage boys are the culprits. Today we go through a dialogue discussing a man who lacks ma...
Beginner - Being our guest

Date: October 10th, 2012

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We love having guests in the podcasts, but do you know how to describe being a guest in Arabic? We're going to teach you a few words that should help you, and you will also learn what to say if you're...
Beginner - Your turn to sing

Date: September 21st, 2012

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Some people can sing and some people can't, if you're one of those who can't and have been put on the spot to sing at a karaoke club for example, then tune in to this lesson to learn how to stand your...
Yes, there is even a song about little chicks in Arabic! It is cute, catchy and it contains lots of useful Arabic vocabulary, in the Levantine dialect. Tune in, but be warned, you might end up singing...