Things You Need to Know About Arabic

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Inspiring anecdotes, twice a week, in English and Arabic. For English speakers.

THOURIA BENFERHAT


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    Arabic Possessive Pronouns (MSA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 1:36


    Unlock the Secrets of Arabic Possessive Pronouns Dive into the fascinating world of Arabic possessive pronouns in this episode, where we focus on Standard Arabic (الفصحى). This foundational aspect of the language will empower you to use possessive pronouns confidently and correctly. While our focus is on Standard Arabic, we also acknowledge that colloquial varieties (اللهجات) like Egyptian, Levantine, Maghrebi, and Gulf Arabic may bring unique variations to possessive pronouns. Master this essential skill and take your Arabic to the next level! Here's the detailed breakdown of possessive pronouns in Standard Arabic: First Person (الشخص الأول): Singular (مفرد): كِتَابِي (kitābī) my book Dual (مثنى): كِتَابُنَا (kitābunā) our book Plural (جمع): كِتَابُنَا (kitābunā) our book Second Person (الشخص الثاني): Singular Masculine (مفرد مذكر): كِتَابُكَ (kitābuka) your book Singular Feminine (مفرد مؤنث): كِتَابُكِ (kitābuki) your book Dual (مثنى): كِتَابُكُمَا (kitābukumā) your book Plural Masculine (جمع مذكر): كِتَابُكُم (kitābukum) your book Plural Feminine (جمع مؤنث): كِتَابُكُنَّ (kitābukunna) your book Third Person (الشخص الثالث): Singular Masculine (مفرد مذكر): كِتَابُهُ (kitābuhu) his book Singular Feminine (مفرد مؤنث): كِتَابُهَا (kitābuhā) her book Dual (مثنى): كِتَابُهُمَا (kitābuhumā) their book Plural Masculine (جمع مذكر): كِتَابُهُم (kitābuhum) their book Plural Feminine (جمع مؤنث): كِتَابُهُنَّ (kitābuhunna) their book

    Reading Statistical Graphs in Arabic

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 2:46


    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 some key points to keep in mind:1. Title and Axis Labels: The title of the graph and the labels on the axes will be in Arabic. Make sure you understand the terms used.2. Direction: Arabic is read from right to left. This might affect how you interpret the graph, especially if it's a bar graph or a timeline.3. Numbers: Arabic uses both Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, etc.) and Eastern Arabic numerals (١, ٢, ٣, etc.), so be familiar with both.Here's a quick reference for some common terms you might see:- المحور السيني (Al-Mihwar Al-siini) – X-Axis- المحور الصادي (Al-Mi7war Al-Sadi) – Y-Axis- العنوان (Al-3unwaan) – Title- النسبة (Al-Nisba) – Percentage- العدد (Al-3adad) – NumberBy familiarizing yourself with these terms, you'll be better prepared to read and understand statistical graphs in Arabic. Happy reading!Check out my books on Amazon! They make beautiful gifts!https://www.amazon.com/Books-Thouria-Benferhat/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AThouria%2BBenferhat

    What's ما زال ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 7:13


    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: ما زال المطر ينزل: The rain is still falling. ما زال يعمل في نفس الشركة: He still works at the same company. ما زالت تحب القراءة: She still loves to read. Check out my multilingual books

    ENGLISH ARABIC Mock Interview with Syrian Refugee, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 3:35


    Mock interview with a Syrian refugee living in California.

    SHU ZAKI or SHU ZAAKI?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 2:54


    In Levantine Arabic, people say “شو ذكي” (shū zakī) in Levantine Arabic to express admiration for someone's intelligence. It translates to “How smart!” or “So smart!” and is commonly used in various contexts to compliment someone's cleverness or smart actions. For example, if someone comes up with a brilliant solution to a problem, you might say “شو ذكي” to acknowledge their intelligence. However, the phrase “شو ذكي” (shū zaki) isn't typically used to describe something as smart. Instead, people would more commonly use phrases like “هالبرنامج كتير ذكي” (hal-barnāmej ktīr zakī) for “This program is very smart” or “الفكرة كتير ذكية” (il-fikra ktīr zakīye) for “The idea is very smart.” The expression “شو زاكي” (shū zākī), with a long aa, however, is used to describe food as delicious or tasty. It translates to “How delicious!” or “So tasty!” This phrase is commonly used when someone wants to express how much they enjoyed a particular dish. For example, if you taste a delicious meal, you might say “شو زاكي” to compliment the food. Check out my multilingual books! https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08WJG8SC5/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=b3b4ed84-035d-4d3c-b119-9cef8606a502&ref_=ap_rdr

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 0:23


    Ameera is done with her introductory lessons! She will now practice with her dad, in everyday conversation.Follow my author page to find out when the workbook is out: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Thouria-Benferhat/author/B08WJG8SC5?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true#LevantineArabic #LearnArabic #ArabicLanguage #ArabicLearning #ArabicWorkbook #LanguageLearning #LearnLanguages #LanguageLovers #LanguageStudy #LanguageResources #ArabicWithAudio #ArabicForBeginners #ArabicGrammar #ArabicVocabulary #SpeakArabic #ArabicLessons #ArabicTeacher #ArabicStudents #Multilingual #bilingualeducation #LanguageTeacher #LanguageEducation #LanguageAcquisition #LanguageGoals #LanguageCommunity #LanguageInspiration #LanguageJourney #LanguageTips #LanguagePractice #LanguageSkills

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 4:12


    Ameera is done with her introductory lessons! She will now practice with her dad, in everyday conversation. Follow my author page to find out when the workbook is out: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Thouria-Benferhat/author/B08WJG8SC5?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true 1- Hungry  ‏جائع جائعة جائعون Levantine Arabic: ‏جوعان جوعانة جوعانين  Ameera, when are you usually hungry? When I get out of school. OK so you can say: ‏بكون جوعانة لما أطلع من المدرسة  2- Thirsty ‏عطشان عطشانة عطشانون  Levantine Arabic, almost the same: ‏عطشان عطشانة عطشانين So Ameera when do you get thirsty? When I play in the sun a lot. OK so you can say: ‏بكون عطشان لما العب بالشمس كتير  3- To feel hot ‏حران  حرانة حرانون Levantine, Arabic: ‏شوبان شوبانة شوبانين  So when do you feel hot, Ameera? When the AC is not working. ‏بكون شبانة لما التكييف ما بيشتغل 4- To feel cold ‏بردان بردانة بردانون  Levantine, Arabic: ‏بردان بردانة بردانين So when do you feel cold Ameera? When the AC is too high. So you can say: ‏بكون بردانة لما التكييف يكون كتير عالي 5- Confused: ‏محتار محتارة محتارون Levantine Arabic: ‏محتار محتارة محتارين So Ameera… when are you confused? When I have a math problem that I do not know.  So you can say: ‏بكون محتارة لما يكون عندي مسألة رياضيات ما بعرفها 6- Scared. ‏خائف خائفة خائفون Levantine Arabic: ‏خايف خايفة خايفين So Ameera when are you scared? When I go on a big waterslide. So you can say: ‏بكون خايفة لما بروح في زلاجة مائية

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 6:09


    هون - Here هنيك - There الطقس - Weather بارد - Cold شوب - Hot الصيف - Summer الخريف - Autumn الشتاء - Winter الربيع - Spring كيف الطقس هنيك؟ - ?How is the weather there والطقس حار في الصيف - And the weather is hot in the summer كيف الطقس في الخريف بالأردن؟ - ?How is the weather in autumn in Jordan كيف الطقس بالشتاء بالأردن؟ - ?How is the weather in winter in Jordan كيف الطقس بالربيع بالأردن؟ - ?How is the weather in spring in Jordan

    Intro to "Helping Ameera Communicate with her Family in Jordan" Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 0:17


    Most of my content is on Standard Arabic/MSA, but this little girl needs to communicate with family in Jordan...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 3:49


    كيفك؟‏أنا اشتقت لك كثير‏بلعب مع خطيبي سأل- منيح الحمد لله‏وإنتي يا تيتة شو بتعملي؟‏بشوف المسلسل يا أميرة‏كيف المسلسل يا تيتة؟ كتير حلو يا أميرة! ‏لازم أروح انام‏سلمي كتير على جدو يا تيتة‏الله يسلمك - تصبحي على خير
Here's the standard Arabic book:
"My First Arabic Workbook with Accompanying Videos: Ameera's Book" is the book I wish I had when I was teaching my kids Arabic! Get it for you or for someone you love: https://www.amazon.com/First-Arabic-Workbook-Accompanying-Videos-ebook/dp/B0CY9Q5XJ3?ref_=ast_author_mpb
Follow my author page for more multilingual books to come!
"Embark on the enriching journey of learning Arabic with 'My First Arabic Workbook with Accompanying Videos (Ameera's Book).' Created by the distinguished educator Thouria Benferhat, this workbook is your gateway to understanding and writing Arabic, starting from the very basics. Leveraging her extensive experience in language teaching, Benferhat has designed a learning path that is as informative as it is engaging, tailored specifically for beginners of all ages.
The workbook's structured approach takes you through the Arabic alphabet, gradually progressing to the formation of words and sentences. What truly enriches this learning adventure is the set of accompanying videos, providing an immersive experience. These visual tools support the material, demonstrating the correct pronunciation and script, making it easier for learners to grasp and retain the fundamental aspects of the Arabic language.
'My First Arabic Workbook with Accompanying Videos (Ameera's Book)' is more than just a textbook; it is a comprehensive learning experience that nurtures and develops your ability to read and write Arabic from scratch. It's an ideal starting point for anyone ready to learn Arabic in a systematic, supportive, and enjoyable way."Check out my books on Amazon! They make beautiful gifts

    Helping Ameera Communicate with her Cousins in Jordan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 1:46


    Taught Ameera to read and write Arabic, using this workbook, specially designed for her and about her: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/First-Arabic-Workbook-Accompanying-Videos/dp/B0CYQ4T2BL/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=⁠ . Get your own copy! Now helping her communicate with her cousins in Jordan

    Teaching Ameera how to talk to her cousins in Jordan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 2:36


    Here are the expressions Amira is learning today: ‏اشتقت لك ‏اشتقت لكم شو سويت اليوم؟ شو سويتي اليوم؟ ‏امتى رح تيجي ع أمريكا؟ ‏امتى رح تيجو ع أمريكا؟

    How do you Say “date” in Arabic?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 2:43


    Date = أرّخ Date = تاريخ Date = تمرة Pl. تمر / تمور Date = موعد ***** Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/ More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Buy my creations! They make beautiful gifts! https://benable.com/Thouria Benable is a tool to create shareable lists of things you recommend! You can skip the waitlist and create your own shareable lists by signing up using my invite link: https://benable.com/i/3PWE7 We'll both get points! Want to show support? Help me get a laptop: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thouriabenferhatllc Or: Buy me a Coffee (I LOOOVE COFFEE!) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thouria

    "What's your name?" and "Where are you from?" (Arabic)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 11:29


    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" followed by your name³. 2. **Where are you from?** When talking to a man, you can ask, "من أين أنت؟" (min ayna anta?). For a woman, it's "من أين أنت؟" (min ayna anti?). To respond, say "أنا من نيويورك" (ana min New York) if you're from New York⁴. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    Support Arab Arts, New York City, 4 May, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 0:48


    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.eventbrite.com/e/el-souq-pop-up-market-tickets-883396742437?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurlVisit my web page: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/#arabic #arts #arabic #arts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    One-of-a-kind Mother's Day Gifts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 3:29


    https://benable.com/Thouria/gifts-for-mom Heaven is under mothers' feet = الجنة تحت اقدام الأمهات Unique Mother's Day Gifts

    Arabic Dialects - So Far and Yet So Close

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 5:33


    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%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A3%D8%AD%D8%A8%D9%83/dp/B08W7DN163 There are four main 3ammiyya groups: Khaleeji, Maghrebi, Masri and Shaami. Khaleeji (also called Gulf Arabic or Arabian Peninsular Arabic; “Khaleeji” means “Gulf” in adjective form). This includes the following dialects: Gulf (Bahraini, Emirati, Qatari), Iraqi, Kuwaiti, Omani, Saudi, Yemeni. Maghrebi (also called North African or Western Arabic; “Maghreb” means “place where the sun sets”. This is in fact where the sun sets on the Arab World; the farthest West). This includes the following dialects: Algerian, Libyan, Mauritanian, Moroccan and Tunisian. Masri (also called Egyptian Arabic; “Masri” means “Egyptian”). This includes the following dialects: Egyptian and Sudanese. Shaami (also called Levantine Arabic or Eastern Arabic). Al-Shaam is the name of a country comprised of what are now Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Syria). This includes the following dialects: Jordanian, Lebanese, Palestinian and Syrian. --- With the advent of technology (satellite TV, the internet, social media), dialects have become much more mutually intelligible. It used to take a while for people from different dialect groups to understand each other; or at least it would take a period of adjustment. Following are two anecdotes for illustration. In the early 70's, our friends (who were Iraqi and had lived in Algeria for a few years already) came to visit with their grandmother who was visiting from Iraq. The grandmother did not say much the whole afternoon; however, as they were leaving, she said: “I apologize; I did understand but could not participate much.” Also, in the early 70's, we were living in Constantine, a city in the East of Algeria where, due to geographic proximity, the local dialect is very close to the Tunisian dialect. It was the first time Algerian television showed a Tunisian series. We found it hard to follow… the first few days… but, by the end of the week, we all understood everything and enjoyed the series tremendously! It felt so good to actually experience the cultural and historical closeness with our neighbors! **** Help me get a laptop: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thouriabenferhatllc  Or: Buy me a Coffee (I LOOOVE COFFEE!) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thouria More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Buy my creations! They make beautiful gifts! https://benable.com/Thouria Benable is a tool to create shareable lists of things you recommend! You can skip the waitlist and create your own shareable lists by signing up using my invite link: https://benable.com/i/3PWE7 Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    Demystifying Arabic Sounds: “kha” خ and “ghain” غ

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 5:23


    Thought they do sound similar because they are both pronounced in the soft palate, these two sounds are very different. Both sounds are also fricative. This means that, as the air is pushing through, there is friction at the point of articulation (the point where the sound is being produced), between something at the bottom and something at the top of the inside of the mouth or throat. For the sound “kha”, خ , the friction is between the back of your tongue and the soft palate. The soft palate is the soft part of your palate. You can physically discover the soft palate by feeling the hard palate with your finger, then moving your finger back until you feel the soft palate. The sound of “ghain”, غ , on the other hand, is a uvular sound. It is produced by the uvula trying to touch the back of your tongue as the air is pushing through, which results in the uvula repeatedly touching the back of the tongue. This is what happens when you gargle. You can actually see the uvula if you wide open. It is that little muscle dangling in the back of your mouth. You may have seen cartoon characters screaming. You can actually see their uvula dangling in the back of their mouth. I seem to remember seeing Popeye's uvula, as he scream, feeling the effects of spinach on his muscles. This is in fact, the same sound as the French “R”. You can hear it clearly, in the refrain of Édith Piaf's song: “Non, je ne regrette rien”. In fact, I have always wondered why the capital of Iraq is not spelled “Bardad” instead of Bagdad, in French. Or even better: Bardaad, to accounts for the alif in بغداد. Attaching a link to the Quora post so you can read other answers: https://www.quora.com/Are-the-khaa-and-ghayn-sounds-in-Arabic-supposed-to-sound-similar --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    "My first Arabic Workbook, with Accompanying Videos: Ameera's Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 0:51


    My First Arabic Workbook, with Accompanying Videos: Ameera's Book (In Arabic...) Help me get a laptop: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thouriabenferhatllc  Or: Buy me a Coffee (I LOOOVE COFFEE!) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thouria More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Buy my creations! They make beautiful gifts! https://benable.com/Thouria Benable is a tool to create shareable lists of things you recommend! You can skip the waitlist and create your own shareable lists by signing up using my invite link: https://benable.com/i/3PWE7 Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    Testing AI: I Asked Copilot About "Things You Need to Know About Arabic... and English" Podcast, in Arabic and English :)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 3:27


    I Asked Copilot About "Things You Need to Know About Arabic... and English" Podcast, in Arabic and English :)... Here's the result! There are grammar and pronunciation mistakes in the Arabic version... and... I don't agree with the last Arabic sentence!!! So fun playing with AI! Help me get a laptop: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thouriabenferhatllc  Or: Buy me a Coffee (I LOOOVE COFFEE!) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thouria More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Buy my creations! They make beautiful gifts! https://benable.com/Thouria Benable is a tool to create shareable lists of things you recommend! You can skip the waitlist and create your own shareable lists by signing up using my invite link: https://benable.com/i/3PWE7 Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    How to advertise your books

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 0:41


    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+Benferhat+M.A.&s=relevancerank&text=Thouria+Benferhat+M.A.&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    How do You Say “He left me” and “She left me” in Arabic?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 1:05


    Explaining how تركني, he left me and تركتني (standard Arabic, for he left me and she left me) in different colloquials. Answering this correct post: https://www.quora.com/I-believe-in-Arabic-when-I-want-to-say-he-left-me-I-use-sayebny-%D8%B3%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%A8%D9%86%DB%8C-So-how-can-I-say-She-left-me --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    How do you say OK in Arabic?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 1:17


    Answering a question someone asked on Quora: How do you say OK in Arabic? In MSA, you would say: jayyid جيد (means: good) However, since this is a colloquial expression, it will change from one country to another or from one region to another. In Algeria for example, we say: Sa77a صحة (means: health) In Egypt or the Levant, people say: Tayyeb طيب (means good, for food or people) in the Arab Gulf, people say: zeen زين (means: beauty) That being said, people do say OK all over the Arab world, just like in English. In Arabic, I have seen it spelt these two ways: ‏أوك - أوكي Link to Quora post: https://arabiclanguage.quora.com/In-Arabic-how-do-you-say-okay?ch=17&oid=183436177&share=e81de644&srid=3pzki&target_type=question --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    Why do people say حبيبي HABIBI to a female?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 8:32


    Explaining Why do people say have you been to a female. Here is the Quora post that prompted this episode: https://www.quora.com/Is-Habibis-a-masculine-or-feminine-word-in-Arabic-If-it-is-masculine-how-would-a-woman-address-her-male-partner-as-my-love-in-Arabic/answer/Thouria-Benferhat?ch=17&oid=1477743744248772&share=4f59bb9d&srid=3pzki&target_type=answer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    Currently One of the Top 15 Polyglot Podcasts: "Things You Need to Know about Arabic… and English"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 0:17


    Link to post: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/polyglot_podcasts/ Help me get a laptop: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thouriabenferhatllc  Or: Buy me a Coffee (I LOOOVE COFFEE!) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thouria More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Buy my creations! They make beautiful gifts! https://benable.com/Thouria Benable is a tool to create shareable lists of things you recommend! You can skip the waitlist and create your own shareable lists by signing up using my invite link: https://benable.com/i/3PWE7 Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    Differences Between Arabic Verbs "araada”, "Talaba” and "sa'ala"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 1:39


    Answering this question on Quora: https://qr.ae/psRzSo In classical Arabic, in the context of "wanting", what are the differences between "araada”, "Talaba” and "sa'ala"? In classical Arabic, in the context of "wanting", what are the differences between "araada”, "Talaba” and "sa'ala"? 1- araada = want ‏**أريد** **أن** **أسافر** I want to travel 2- Talaba = to request ‏**طلبت** **الشاي** **بعد** **الغداء** I asked for tea after lunch 3- sa'ala = to ask ‏**سألته** **عن** **عائلته** I asked him about his family Bonus: 4- tasaa'ala - to ask oneself/wonder كان يتساءل عن هذا He was wondering about this 5- taTallaba = to require ‏تتطلب دراسة اللغات الممارسة المنتظة Learning languages requires regular practice Help me get a laptop: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thouriabenferhatllc Or: Buy me a Coffee (I LOOOVE COFFEE!) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thouria More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Buy my creations! They make beautiful gifts! https://benable.com/Thouria Benable is a tool to create shareable lists of things you recommend! You can skip the waitlist and create your own shareable lists by signing up using my invite link: https://benable.com/i/3PWE7 Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    Learn how to Introduce Yourself in Arabic: Polyglot Gathering 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 1:00


    Meet me at the 2024 Polyglot Gathering event:https://www.facebook.com/polyglotgathering I'll be teaching you how to Introduce Yourself in Arabic! https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/ Pinsterest on steroids: Benable is a tool to create shareable lists of things you recommend! You can skip the waitlist and create your own shareable lists by signing up using my invite link: https://benable.com/i/3PWE7 Products on sale in my store: https://payhip.com/THOURIA?builder_mode=1&environment_id_encrypted=APzDPNrnzE&show_builder_mode_previewing_notification=1 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    How to say “how are you” in seven varieties of Arabic (to a male)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 1:38


    Learn how to say “how are you” in seven varieties of Arabic (to a male): To a male: FuS7a/MSA. كَيفَ حالُكَ؟ آش خبارَك؟ Moroccan Algerian واش راك؟ Tunisian/Libyan شنَيَّ حوالَك؟ Sudanese/Egyptian إزَّيَّك؟ Levantine كيفَك؟ Gulf شلونَك؟ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    Arabic tongue twister number one: لحم الحمام حلال ولحم الحمار حرام

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 2:24


    ‎ لحم الحمام حلال ولحم الحمار حرام Pigeon meat is Halal and donkey meat is Haram. Watch a father and son practice: https://www.instagram.com/tv/C2qoXNtIYex/?igsh=M2g5Z3U2aDVrM3Jw Help me get a laptop: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thouriabenferhatllc Or: Buy me a Coffee (I LOOOVE COFFEE!) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thouria More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Buy my creations! They make beautiful gifts! https://benable.com/Thouria Benable is a tool to create shareable lists of things you recommend! You can skip the waitlist and create your own shareable lists by signing up using my invite link: https://benable.com/i/3PWE7 Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    Tiny Inspiring Bilingual Story 37 with Workbook Announcement - How Short is Life!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2024 1:27


    Please consider leaving a rating and/or a review to show your support. Thanks! How to look at the bright side when winter gets you down: Tiny Inspiring Bilingual Story 37 with Workbook Announcement - How Short is Life! ENGLISH-ARABIC Learn English and Arabic with Tiny Inspiring Stories! This time, we're sharing a bilingual English-Arabic story called: How Short is Life! If you're interested in learning English and Arabic, then you'll love this story! It's perfect for beginner or intermediate students who want to learn English and Arabic vocabulary and grammar. Plus, there is a workbook included with this story that makes it easy to practice your new skills! Follow me on Amazon to get notified when the workbook is ready, and check out my existing books: https://smile.amazon.com/Thouria-Benf... Vella: https://smile.amazon.com/kindle-vella... Thank you for watching! https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/ Pinterest on steroids: Benable is a tool to create shareable lists of things you recommend! You can skip the waitlist and create your own shareable lists by signing up using my invite link: https://benable.com/i/3PWE7 Products on sale in my store: https://payhip.com/THOURIA?builder_mode=1&environment_id_encrypted=APzDPNrnzE&show_builder_mode_previewing_notification=1 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    What does this mean? ها الشب شو معقد

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 2:38


    Explaining this sentence ها الشب شو معقد --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    Can you start an Arabic word with an ALIF?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 5:02


    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 a word with an ALIF in Arabic?” When you see an ALIF at the beginning of word, it's not just an ALIF. It's there to carry either a Hamza, a MADDA or a WaSla. See other episodes on this podcast to find out more about those three. In the meantime, here are some examples: Words starting with an ALIF HAMZA: ‏أنا، أكل، إستقلال Words starting with an ALIF MADDA: ‏ آكل، آمال، آسيا Words starting with a WASLA: في الييت، واستقبل، بعد انقلاب Help me get a laptop: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thouriabenferhatllc Or: Buy me a Coffee (I LOOOVE COFFEE!) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thouria More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Buy my creations! They make beautiful gifts! https://benable.com/Thouria Benable is a tool to create shareable lists of things you recommend! You can skip the waitlist and create your own shareable lists by signing up using my invite link: https://benable.com/i/3PWE7 Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    Counting, in Arabic (listen and repeat), with Quiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 3:43


    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 let me know if you would like more of these in the future. You can leave a voice message to let me know, or you can email me. Thanks for listening. Help me get a laptop: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thouriabenferhatllc Or: Buy me a Coffee (I LOOOVE COFFEE!) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thouria More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Buy my creations! They make beautiful gifts! https://benable.com/Thouria Benable is a tool to create shareable lists of things you recommend! You can skip the waitlist and create your own shareable lists by signing up using my invite link: https://benable.com/i/3PWE7 Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    Language Gifts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 1:02


    See books here: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Benferhat/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ABenferhat Continue learning! Follow mme on YT! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAD75g0_XNo27HeVK6nXyVA - #arabic - #arabiclanguage - #arabicdialects - #arabiclove - #arabicworkbook - #arabicculture - #arabiceducation - #arabicliterature - #multilingual - #multilingualbooks - #multilingualkids ------ ***Subscribe, click on the bell, and share with all your family and friends interested in languages! https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/ Pinsterest on steroids: Benable is a tool to create shareable lists of things you recommend! You can skip the waitlist and create your own shareable lists by signing up using my invite link: https://benable.com/i/3PWE7 Products on sale in my store: https://payhip.com/THOURIA?builder_mode=1&environment_id_encrypted=APzDPNrnzE&show_builder_mode_previewing_notification=1 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    “Cheek” and “Cheeks” in Arabic, English and French

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2023 2:10


    “Cheek” and “cheeks” in Arabic, English and French https://www.amazon.com/stores/Thouria%20Benferhat/author/B08WJG8SC5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    How I Made Stuffed Grape Leaves

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2023 5:19


    How I Made Stuffed Grape Leaves Help me get a laptop: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thouriabenferhatllc  Or: Buy me a Coffee (I LOOOVE COFFEE!) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thouria More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Buy my creations! They make beautiful gifts! https://benable.com/Thouria Benable is a tool to create shareable lists of things you recommend! You can skip the waitlist and create your own shareable lists by signing up using my invite link: https://benable.com/i/3PWE7 Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    Travel Questions - ARABIC in Context- Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 3:15


    TRAVEL QUESTIONS ‏أهلا! أنا مسافرة الآن وقررت أن أعمل هذا البودكاست عن السفر! Hello! I am traveling now, and I have decided to do this podcast on Travel! سأجيب عن هذه الأسئلة في الحلقة القادمة. I will answer these questions in the next episode. ‏ ‏هل تسافر/تسافرين كثيرا؟ Do you travel a lot? ‏ما هي البلدان التي زرتَها/زرتِها؟  What are the countries that you have visited? إذا لم تسافر/تسافري إلى لخارج، ما هي المدن التي زرتها في بلدك؟ If you have not traveled abroad, what are the cities that you have visited in your country? إلى أين سافرتَ/سافرتِ مؤخرا؟ Where have you traveled lately?  لماذا سافرتَ/سافرتِ إلى هناك؟ Why did you travel there?  ‏مع من سافرتَ/سافرتِ؟  With whom did you travel? ‏كم بقيتَ/بقيتِ هناك؟  How long did you stay there? ‏كيف سافرتَ/سافرتِ إلى هناك؟ How did you travel there? ‏ماذا فعلتَ/فعلتِ أثناء الرحلة؟ What did you do during the trip? ‏هل استمتعتَ/استمتعتِ برحلتك؟ Did you enjoy your trip? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    English-Arabic Cooking Lesson: Ameera Cooks Lentil Soup ‏أميرة تطبخ شوربة العدس

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 2:16


    You learn languages better while learning something else. Right? I taught my student Ameera Arabic in this Cooking Lesson: Ameera Cooks Lentil Soup ‏أميرة تطبخ شوربة العدس Help me get a laptop: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thouriabenferhatllc  Or: Buy me a Coffee (I LOOOVE COFFEE!) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thouria More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Buy my creations! They make beautiful gifts! https://benable.com/Thouria Benable is a tool to create shareable lists of things you recommend! You can skip the waitlist and create your own shareable lists by signing up using my invite link: https://benable.com/i/3PWE7 Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    EN - AR_ Hobbies Verbs_ clubhouse audio 2022 10 05

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 49:57


    Helping students make sentences with Hobbies verbs. Help me get a laptop: ⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thouriabenferhatllc⁠  Or: Buy me a Coffee (I LOOOVE COFFEE!) ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thouria⁠ More on my YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT⁠ Send me a voice message: ⁠https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message⁠ Buy my creations! They make beautiful gifts! ⁠https://benable.com/Thouria⁠ Benable is a tool to create shareable lists of things you recommend! You can skip the waitlist and create your own shareable lists by signing up using my invite link: ⁠https://benable.com/i/3PWE7⁠ Visit my website: ⁠https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    How to Read Arabic Numbers, 0-1000+, with Examples

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 6:04


    How to Read Arabic Numbers, 0-1000+, with Examples Missing some details? Here's the complete numbers playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/49qIjoPJPSR7EIdTsGhiqa?si=Hs7IPrVJSQ20Z59yAT9jKw&pi=u-u6j9XpucQL-F --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    What is the difference between 'amaan', 'amaanah' & 'amaanii'?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 1:33


    Most roots in Arabic are made up of three consonants. The root of a word in Arabic is a set of consonants that carries the core meaning of the word. These three words share the same root, which is أمن. Here are the meanings of these three words: 'aman', should read: 'amaan': أمان, safety, security, protection, or trust. 'amanah', should read: 'amaanah': أمانة, honesty, integrity, or trustworthiness. 'amani', should read: 'amaanii' (though technically can only take a final long ii when definite; when indefinite, it is “amaanin”آَمانٍ): أماني, hopes, aspirations, or dreams. Here's the Quora post: https://qr.ae/pKPfkr Help me get a laptop: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thouriabenferhatllc Or: Buy me a Coffee (I LOOOVE COFFEE!) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thouria More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Buy my creations! They make beautiful gifts! https://benable.com/Thouria Benable is a tool to create shareable lists of things you recommend! You can skip the waitlist and create your own shareable lists by signing up using my invite link: https://benable.com/i/3PWE7 Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    Recorded YouTube Live: Hobbies Verbs in Context

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 34:06


    Hobbies Verbs in a story Context. Read the story with me! Help me get a laptop: ⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thouriabenferhatllc⁠  Or: Buy me a Coffee (I LOOOVE COFFEE!) ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thouria⁠ More on my YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT⁠ Send me a voice message: ⁠https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message⁠ Buy my creations! They make beautiful gifts! ⁠https://benable.com/Thouria⁠ Benable is a tool to create shareable lists of things you recommend! You can skip the waitlist and create your own shareable lists by signing up using my invite link: ⁠https://benable.com/i/3PWE7⁠ Visit my website: ⁠https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    1000 Arabic and English Verbs, Part 5: 22 Verbs to Talk about Hobbies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 3:21


    1000 Arabic and English Verbs, Part 5: 22 Verbs to Talk about Hobbies In English, I will read the infinitive. In Arabic, I will read: ◦ the past, third person, masculine, singular (which is the equivalent of the infinitive) ◦ the present, third person, masculine, singular, and ◦ the substantive (noun form, maSDar), which is also used as the ING form in English. More on my YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT⁠ Send me a voice message: ⁠https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message⁠ Buy my creations! They make beautiful gifts! ⁠https://benable.com/Thouria⁠ Benable is a tool to create shareable lists of things you recommend! You can skip the waitlist and create your own shareable lists by signing up using my invite link: ⁠https://benable.com/i/3PWE7⁠ Support this podcast: ⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thouriabenferhatllc⁠ Visit my website: ⁠https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    How do you say “two” in Arabic? Pronunciation, Grammar and Dialects

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 2:05


    “Two“ in standard Arabic can be ITHNAAN, or ITHNAYN: ITHNAAN if it's in the nominative case, ITHNAYN if it's in the accusative or genitive/prepositional cases. When a noun is isolated in Arabic, it is in the nominative case, so that would be ITHNAAN. That being said, when Arabs speak, about 90 percent of them use ITHNAYN regardless of grammatical context, even though it is grammatically incorrect half the time. All of the above is in the masculine. The equivalent feminine forms are ITHNATAAN and ITHNATAYN, respectively. Here's a link to the Quora post: https://qr.ae/pKoESv Help me get a laptop: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thouriabenferhatllc Or: Buy me a Coffee (I LOOOVE COFFEE!) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thouria More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Buy my creations! They make beautiful gifts! https://benable.com/Thouria Benable is a tool to create shareable lists of things you recommend! You can skip the waitlist and create your own shareable lists by signing up using my invite link: https://benable.com/i/3PWE7 Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    1000 Arabic and English Verbs, Part 4: 24 Verbs, to Talk About Workday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 3:43


    In English, I will read the infinitive. In Arabic, I will read: ◦ the past, third person, masculine, singular (which is the equivalent of the infinitive) ◦ the present, third person, masculine, singular, and ◦ the substantive (noun form, maSDar), which is also used as the ING form in English. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    Review Colors and Grammar through Flowers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2023 3:02


    Review colors, feminine and masculine, as well as non-human plural agreement. Help me get a laptop: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thouriabenferhatllc Or: Buy me a Coffee (I LOOOVE COFFEE!) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thouria More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Buy my creations! They make beautiful gifts! https://benable.com/Thouria Benable is a tool to create shareable lists of things you recommend! You can skip the waitlist and create your own shareable lists by signing up using my invite link: https://benable.com/i/3PWE7 Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    20 War-Related English and Arabic Verbs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 4:05


    20 Arabic and English verbs about war. This list is available, with example sentences for subscribers. Help me get a laptop: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thouriabenferhatllc Or: Buy me a Coffee (I LOOOVE COFFEE!) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thouria More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Buy my creations! They make beautiful gifts! https://benable.com/Thouria Benable is a tool to create shareable lists of things you recommend! You can skip the waitlist and create your own shareable lists by signing up using my invite link: https://benable.com/i/3PWE7 Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    How do you say “money”, in Arabic?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 2:29


    ‏ answering a question on Quora: How do you say “money”, in Arabic? فلوس، نقود، مال دراهم = Morocco and Saudi Arabia مصاري = Lebanon زَلَط Yemen Bahrain Money = بيزات Change = خَردة Help me get a laptop: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thouriabenferhatllc Or: Buy me a Coffee (I LOOOVE COFFEE!) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thouria More on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHAT Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-benferhat/message Buy my creations! They make beautiful gifts! https://benable.com/Thouria Benable is a tool to create shareable lists of things you recommend! You can skip the waitlist and create your own shareable lists by signing up using my invite link: https://benable.com/i/3PWE7 Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

    Scholarship for Arabic Learners

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 0:20


    https://clscholarship.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/message

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