Search our podcasts

Once you have been exposed to Arabic and are familiar with the phonics (sounds of the letters) then this level is ideal. Dialogues are typically longer with more elements of grammar and a wider range of useful vocabulary for communication. The dialogues are repeated twice and the host speaks Arabic slowly and clearly which also makes this level perfect for beginners wanting a challenge.
Order By  

In today's lesson we go through plenty of useful phrases that are common in colloquial Arabic. Amongst them is a phrase which means "I have just", so you can use the word to explain that you've just e...
Have you have heard of the term 'Ongoing Charity'? It's quite common in the Arabic culture and it means putting money towards a charity on a long-term basis. For example, donations to schools, agricul...
In this lesson we are buying shoes, there's a time and place for haggling though, and it's not where we are today. Join us for this lesson as we set foot into the world of shoe shopping in the Arabian...
Lower Intermediate - Lost child

Date: November 27th, 2009

1 comment
We go through a dramatic dialogue today where someone calls the police to report a missing child. Along with this drama, comes plenty of useful vocabulary to make, hopefully, another fun and beneficia...
Unfortunately crossing the road in many countries can be chaotic. You have the endless stream of cars going by, trying to reach their destinations unwilling to stop, even for a few seconds, to help a ...
We have a wonderful lesson for all you listeners today where we discuss perfumes, generosity and parts of the Arabic culture. As well as that, we go through some very useful and common phrases that ar...
Today we have a lesson like no other! What might be a controversial lesson is, in our opinion, a good way to teach you the cultural realities of today. It happens with everyone who speaks more than on...
Today's lesson, which was sent to us by one of our listeners, is about collocations. The term collocations might not be familiar with many of you but it's definitely worth discussing if you love langu...
We go through part of a song which may seem slightly controversial to some societies, because it's about something that is not often talked about. You will find that this displeasing subject is freque...
Lower Intermediate - Smart move

Date: September 26th, 2009

4 comments
Imagine a situation when a new employee in a big multinational company cheekily requests something from his boss mistaking him for someone of much lower status. We go through such a situation in today...
Everyone comes across a time when they don't feel like doing anything or going out. This might be because they'd rather have a lazy day in and rest or just because they can't be bothered!. The guy in ...
Lower Intermediate - Brave ant

Date: September 1st, 2009

5 comments
In today's lesson we go through a monologue taken from a Disney movie called "A Bug's Life". Many western movies are typically dubbed to Arabic in Egypt , so the Egyptian dialect will be the focus of ...