We have a very important and interesting topic, especially these days. We will talk about the history of America, how this country was born, and why they celebrate Independence Day every year on July 4th. We will go back a little in history to talk about the land before it was called America. Please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22262458 Quiz Link: https://forms.gle/yGd6Pzk8Aj4HMUEv8 To sign up for classes and for transcripts and translations, g...
Jul 03, 2025•10 min•Ep. 42
In this episode, you will listen to a conversation between "Layal," the new employee, and "Rana," her colleague at work, as they begin to greet one another and get to know each other. There is a lot of opportunity for new vocabulary and simple sentences with lots of meaning. If you're a beginner or if you're at an intermediate level, this episode is for you! And remember, there is a quiz on our website about the story to see what you've learned and there is a transcript of the story so you can r...
Jun 25, 2025•3 min•Ep. 41
Meet Malek, a 19-year-old driven young man from Lebanon, revolutionizing the Ecommerce landscape. The genius behind "The Hangover," Malek has redefined party gaming, captivating audiences in just four months. Unconventional in his approach, he diverged from traditional education, delving into entrepreneurship. Fuelled by innovation and tech-savviness, he embodies the essence of modern entrepreneurship, setting an inspiring example for others to follow. To sign up for classes and for transcripts ...
Aug 08, 2023•31 min•Ep. 40
Welcome to this captivating episode of Real Arabic! In this edition, we embark on a remarkable journey to the enchanting town of Bcharre, a place deeply intertwined with the life and legacy of the revered Arab poet and writer, Gibran Khalil Gibran. Known far and wide as "The Prophet" due to the profound impact of his literary masterpiece translated into a staggering 110 languages, Gibran's childhood home and the awe-inspiring Gibran Museum await our exploration. Join us, Amer and Anna, as we rec...
Jun 20, 2023•7 min•Ep. 39
In this episode, we examine the impact of the ongoing Russia/Ukraine conflict on MENA countries PART 2. Join us as we discuss how this conflict is affecting the region's stability, economic ties, and political alliances. Stay tuned for a fascinating look into this important topic. To sign up for classes and for transcripts and translations, go to our website https://realarabic.weebly.com Please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22262458 Follow us on...
May 18, 2023•21 min•Ep. 38
In this episode, we examine the impact of the ongoing Russia/Ukraine conflict on MENA countries. Join us as we discuss how this conflict is affecting the region's stability, economic ties, and political alliances. Stay tuned for a fascinating look into this important topic. Please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22262458 Follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/Real-Arabic-2302534876496330 https://www.instagram.com/real.arabic2/ https:/...
Apr 04, 2023•9 min•Ep. 37
In this episode, we interviewed Dzovig and Manar to tell us about the upcoming exhibition In Beirut! Please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22262458 Follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/Real-Arabic-2302534876496330 https://www.instagram.com/real.arabic2/ https://twitter.com/RealArabicPod Link to our funding campaign: https://www.fundahope.com/campaigns/fund-our-upcoming-collective-exhibition-in-beirut . Our Link Tree: https://linktr...
Mar 04, 2023•5 min•Ep. 36
Today we will introduce you to our new partner Al_fusaic. Al Fusaic web: https://www.alfusaic.net/ Please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22262458 Follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/Real-Arabic-2302534876496330 https://www.instagram.com/real.arabic2/ https://twitter.com/RealArabicPod...
Jan 09, 2023•41 min•Ep. 35
In this episode, we will give you a brief story about the history of immigration. To sign up for classes and transcripts and translations, go to our website https://realarabic.weebly.com Please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22262458 Follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/Real-Arabic-2302534876496330 https://www.instagram.com/real.arabic2/ https://twitter.com/RealArabicPod...
Jan 03, 2023•7 min•Ep. 34
In this episode, we will talk about the assassination of Palestinian journalist Sherine Abu Aqleh. To sign up for classes and for transcripts and translations, go to our website https://realarabic.weebly.com Please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22262458 Follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/Real-Arabic-2302534876496330 https://www.instagram.com/real.arabic2/ https://twitter.com/RealArabicPod...
Sep 23, 2022•9 min•Ep. 33
In this episode, we are going to introduce you to the founder of Arneli Art Gallery "Dzovig Arnelian" Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arneliartgallery/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arneliartgallery To Purchase the Book and to Download the audiobook, go to our website https://realarabicbookstore.com/ To sign up for classes and for transcripts and translations, go to our website https://realarabic.weebly.com Please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon: https://www.patr...
Apr 01, 2022•8 min•Ep. 32
In this episode, we are going to introduce you to our new project Real Arabic Bookstore! In the Real Arabic Bookstore, we’re the first-ever bookstore to translate English novels and stories to Levantine. Our first book is a Sherlock Holmes Mystery – The Hound of the Baskervilles To Purchase the Book and to Download the audio book, go to our website https://realarabicbookstore.com/ To sign up for classes and for transcripts and translations, go to our website https://realarabic.weebly.com Please ...
Mar 16, 2022•6 min•Ep. 31
In this episode, we look into some of the reasons behind Lebanon's constant power cuts, and what we can learn about its ruling class from them. To sign up for classes and for transcripts and translations, go to our website https://realarabic.weebly.com Please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22262458
Mar 06, 2022•11 min•Ep. 30
In this episode, Amer talks to Uchechi Kalu, who has created a resource that shows how she learned Arabic in one year without a private teacher. For transcripts and translation go to https://realarabic.weebly.com . If you want to buy her resource or find out more, go to http://marhabtainarabic.com/.
Oct 15, 2021•19 min•Ep. 29
This episode is the second part Arabic translation of Keire's conversation with Janira Taibo, which we published in English previously. To sign up for classes and for transcripts and translations, go to our website https://realarabic.weebly.com Please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22262458
Apr 09, 2021•20 min•Ep. 28
This episode is the first part Arabic translation of Keire's conversation with Janira Taibo, which we published in English previously. To sign up for classes and for transcripts and translations, go to our website https://realarabic.weebly.com Please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22262458
Jan 31, 2021•25 min•Ep. 27
In this episode, we introduce the idea of economic sanctions in light of the current impact of new sanctions in Syria and look at the advantages and disadvantages of this type of foreign policy tool. To sign up for classes and for transcripts and translations, go to our website https://realarabic.weebly.com Please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22262458
Jan 10, 2021•12 min•Ep. 26
In this episode, we introduce the idea of honour culture and look at some of its consequences in the Middle East. To sign up for classes and for transcripts and translations, go to our website https://realarabic.weebly.com Please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22262458
Jan 02, 2021•11 min•Ep. 25
26 Letters is an amazing initiative in Lebanon started by inspiring people - if you don't believe us just listen to the interview. We have loved Janira's story since we first heard it, and we are using it to launch a new feature: we will now be publishing our interviews in English, as well as translating them into Arabic. We don't often do interviews but when we do we thought it would be great to share them with you as content as well as as language learning tools. We hope you enjoy this episode...
Dec 27, 2020•56 min•Ep. 24
On October 17 2019, Lebanese people from all sects and all regions took to the streets to protest against decades of poor governance. But what has happened since then? This episode looks back on the last 14 months to see what has changed and what has not in Lebanon since the revolution. In this episode, we also mention two initiatives that we want to support. 26 Letters School is a small initiative with an amazing story. We will be interviewing them so you will hear it soon but check out their w...
Dec 15, 2020•17 min•Ep. 23
In this episode, we introduce you to the civil war in Yemen, its causes and its impacts. For transcriptions and translation go to https://realarabic.weebly.com To support this podcast, please donate to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22262458
Nov 03, 2020•15 min•Ep. 22
In this episode, we explore the Druze, a curious sect that have their home mainly in the mountains of the Levant, of which Amer is a part. For transcriptions and translation go to https://realarabic.weebly.com To support this podcast, please donate to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22262458
Sep 24, 2020•12 min•Ep. 21
This episode is about the explosion that destroyed a significant part of Beirut on August 4th. If you want to donate to support people struggling in Lebanon, we recommend supporting 26 Letters who do incredible work with Syrian refugees in Beirut, or the Lebanese Red Cross who function as Lebanon's ambulance service. For transcripts and translation go to https://realarabic.weebly.com
Aug 29, 2020•11 min•Ep. 20
In this episode we talk about how Europe is implicated in the situation of Syrian refugees in Turkey. This is second part of a two-part series. Thank you to Kit Roberts for suggesting this topic. For transcripts and translations, or to sign up for Arabic classes, go to https://realarabic.weebly.com
Jul 25, 2020•9 min•Ep. 19
In this episode we talk about what's happening with Syrian refugees in Turkey. This is part of a two-part series. Next week we will talk about European policies towards Turkey that make Europe complicit in the situation. Thank you to Kit Roberts for suggesting this topic. For transcripts and translations, or to sign up for Arabic classes, go to https://realarabic.weebly.com
Jul 09, 2020•7 min•Ep. 18
In this episode we move a little bit away from the Middle East, and talk about European migration policies, one of Keire's favourite topics to discuss and criticise. For transcripts and translations, or to sign up for Arabic classes, go to https://realarabic.weebly.com
Jun 17, 2020•14 min•Ep. 17
This week, we share the third (and last for a little while) of our A Walk Through... series where we bring you through Gemmayze, one of Beirut's most Westernised neighbourhoods, and try to take a critical lens to the area. For transcripts and translations, or to sign up for Arabic classes, go to https://realarabic.weebly.com
Jun 07, 2020•9 min•Ep. 16
Real Arabic is public again! It turns out, making paid content took the joy out of making this podcast, so we're going back to making the podcast freely available. This is the second in our A Walk Through.. series which we made available to our contributors last week but we're now making available to everyone. It tells you about Saida, a city to the south of Beirut. Please consider donating if you enjoy our content, your support means a lot to us and helps us to keep going. Our Patreon page: htt...
May 31, 2020•12 min•Ep. 15
We're very excited to share the first episode in our A Walk Through... series, where we will take you through some of our favourite places in Lebanon (and hopefully later, other places in the Middle East). We start with Hamra, the closest to our heart, where we lived together in Beirut. For transcripts and translation, or to sign up for Arabic classes, go to our website: https://realarabic.weebly.com
May 18, 2020•10 min•Ep. 14
Last week, we told the story of Sarah, a Lebanese woman who braved family pressure to stop wearing the hijab. This week, we share an interview with Sarah where she talked about the reaction to the story when she published it on Freethought Lebanon, the power of extended family in Lebanese culture, and the future. Thank you to Amer's cousin Lama for recording this episode with us. Her accent is from Suweida, in the South of Syria. For transcripts and translation, or to sign up for Arabic classes,...
May 10, 2020•11 min•Ep. 13
