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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 - Introducing people

Date: September 14th, 2010

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Introducing people is one of the vital things you'll need to learn so this podcast is one of the top must listen-to lessons. We also teach you how to ask to be introduced among other useful vocabulary...
Some people want to do good, but if it requires any effort then they're just too lazy to do it. Sierra and Elias break down a dialogue around such a situation when someone is just not bothered to go ...
Beginner - Halal meat

Date: August 31st, 2010

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Halal, which basically means permissible, has been widely associated in the west with food in recent years. It's a significant topic in the Arabic language and culture, so ArabicPod deemed it fit to p...
When you first answer a call and hear an unrecognisable voice then the first thing you'd say is ask who's speaking. Sierra and Elias teach you how to say this in Levantine Arabic as well as teach you ...
One of the most common phrases people use when going to public places, such as cafes, is to ask whether a seat is available or not. Today Sierra and Elias teach you this phrase among others that you s...
The Levantine lessons are proving quite popular, so Sierra and Elias have worked hard at providing another one. Today you learn how to ask for the whereabouts of somebody as well as about travelling a...
One aspect that is shared between all languages is colour, we all know that there is yellow, red and blue etc, but indeed the words and pronunciation are what differs; Sierra and Elias want to make su...
Beginner - Fed up

Date: July 6th, 2010

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If you've just upset someone then you will need to know the Arabic words for saying you're sorry. If you listen to this podcast, you will also learn the vocabulary that helps you express your anger if...
Summer is finally here, and many are about to embark on their journeys abroad for the holidays. Sierra and Elias teach you much needed vocabulary around the topic of being on vacation, travelling and ...
Sierra and Elias teach you what to say when you're trying to study and someone's disturbing you. They also teach you how to offer help and wish people good luck. Tune in to this quick and fun beginner...
In the Lebanese dialect, you will often find Arabic mixed with English in one sentence. It has reached the point where speaking completely in Arabic might sound funny. Sierra and Elias explain this ph...
Many of you know that it is a common thing to have a class representative or a class leader in schools. This is not an exception in Arabic schools and the person in the dialogue is happy to be voted c...