In the Simple & Easy Arabic podcast we tell stories in spoken Levantine Arabic that will help you to improve your listening skills. Every episodes starts with new vocabulary and ends with a set of questions about the story. Enjoy!
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Another fun little story, this time about a student who struggles to wake up early. Are you an early bird yourself? I personally (Amy) relate to the boy: mornings are not my thing. 🥱 The full transcript and exercises are available on Patreon alongside much more material to practice with. Use code SIMPLEANDEASY for 20% off all memberships. Want to know more? Check www.simpleandeasyarabic.com Enjoy, and let us know what you think!Majd, Adel and Amy...
Another short podcast with a nice little twist. We love how smart something seemingly 'stupid' can be. These stories are so short that a separate vocabulary list is not needed, but we are always here if you have questions about any words, sentences or grammar. The full transcript and exercises are available on Patreon alongside much more material to practice with. Use code SIMPLEANDEASY for 20% off all memberships. Want to know more? Check www.simpleandeasyarabic.com Enjoy, and let us know wha...
A teacher asks his students a simple question: what would you do if you won a million dollars? But one essay stops him in his tracks. The full transcript and exercises are available on Patreon alongside much more material to practice with. Use code SIMPLEANDEASY for 20% off all memberships. Want to know more? Check www.simpleandeasyarabic.com Enjoy, and let us know what you think!Majd, Adel and Amy
It's already time for the last story in this series of short stories. To be fair, this one is not actually all that short, but it definitely is a very inspiring and thought provoking one. It is inspired by Leo Tolstoj's short story 'How much land does a man need'. Probably some of you know it already. It is one of Majd's favorites and therefore we could not leave it out. The full transcript and exercises are available on Patreon alongside much more material to practice with. Use code SIMPLE...
We have another short folkstale about a king. This time the king is contemplating why he is having such a hard time being happy while being rich and he decided to put one of his servants to a test. The full transcript and exercises are available on Patreon alongside much more material to practice with. Use code SIMPLEANDEASY for 20% off all memberships. Want to know more? Check www.simpleandeasyarabic.com Enjoy, and let us know what you think, Majd, Adel and Amy...
Today's short story is a bit longer than the others and it is inspired by a story from Leo Tolstoj. Simon and his wife Matrina live a humble live and then a mysterious stranger enters their live: Mikel. The full transcript and exercises are available on Patreon alongside much more material to practice with. Use code SIMPLEANDEASY for 20% off all memberships. Want to know more? Check www.simpleandeasyarabic.com Enjoy, and let us know what you think, Majd, Adel and Amy...
Today's short story is about a transformative encounter between a man and a child who lost her doll. Some of you may already know the story. We are curious how much you understand of it on the first try! The full transcript and exercises are available on Patreon alongside much more material to practice with. Use code SIMPLEANDEASY for 20% off all memberships. Want to know more? Check www.simpleandeasyarabic.com Enjoy, and let us know what you think,Majd, Adel and Amy...
We are back with some more of what we do best: short stories in Arabic to help you grow your listening skills, vocabulary and grammar! The first story is about a king that tries to cure his boredom by challenging his people to a game. The full transcript and exercises are available on Patreon alongside much more material to practice with. Use code SIMPLEANDEASY for 20% off all memberships. Want to know more? Check www.simpleandeasyarabic.com Enjoy, and let us know what you think,Majd, Adel and A...
In this final episode of the Success Stories series, Majd speaks with Silvia — a learner who has spent many years moving around the Middle East and has developed a deep connection with both the Arabic language and the region itself. Silvia talks about how immersing herself in the culture shaped her learning, and shares her thoughts and advice for fellow Arabic learners. Vocabulary is provided at the start of the episode. Want to read the full transcript? Join us on Patreon . Use the code SIMPLEA...
In this series we listen to interviews between Majd and students that have successfully mastered the Levantine Dialect to an advanced level. In this episode we talk to Amanda. She learned different Arabic dialects on her journey and explains to us not only how she learned them, but also how she transitioned between them and how she continues to develop herself. Want to read the full transcript? You can find it on our Patreon . Use SIMPLEANDEASY for a 20% discount on all memberships. Enjoy, Majd,...
In this series we listen to interviews between Majd and students that have successfully mastered the Levantine Dialect to an advanced level. In this episode we talk to Shaya. She does not only have an impressive story about why and how she started learning Arabic, she also has the best advice on how to work towards you Arabic speaking goals. In the interview we discuss the ins and outs about her journey. Throughout the different section, vocabulary will be provided. Want to read the full transcr...
In this series, Majd sits down with students who have successfully mastered the Levantine dialect to an advanced level. In this episode, we meet Gabriele, an Italian Arabic learner living and working in Lebanon. We talk about why and how he started learning Arabic, the obstacles he faced along the way (including the challenge of switching between dialects), and we end with his best advice for Arabic learners. Vocabulary is provided throughout. Want to read the full transcript? Join us on Patreon...
In this series, Majd sits down with students who have successfully mastered the Levantine dialect to an advanced level. In this episode, we meet David, an Australian journalist living and working in Lebanon. We talk about why and how he started learning Arabic, the obstacles he faced along the way (including the challenge of switching between dialects), and we end with his best advice for Arabic learners. Vocabulary is provided throughout. Want to read the full transcript? Join us on Patreon and...
In this series we listen to interviews between Majd and students that have mastered to speak Levantine Arabic on an advanced level! The goal of this series is for other Arabic learners to get inspired by these stories and build the confidence that the goal of becoming comfortable and fluent in Arabic is achieveable. We will also learn from all the different approaches and methods these students have used and learn from their successes and mistakes. Finally it is a way to listen to a natural Arab...
A fisherman finds something very valuable inside one of the fish he brings home. He goes on a journey to make the best possible deal, but the deal is not as simple as he expected. The story is a parable about how we use our time on earth wisely. It is one of our most challenging episodes yet, but also one of the most rewarding. The episode starts with key vocabulary and ends with questions about the story to check your understanding. The full transcript and exercises are available on Patreon alo...
A young man opens a fish shop. He is excited. He puts up a sign. And then the customers arrive — not to buy fish, but to give advice. The episode starts with key vocabulary and ends with questions about the story to check your understanding. The full transcript and exercises are available on Patreon alongside much more material to practice with. Use code SIMPLEANDEASY for 20% off all memberships. Want to know more? Check www.simpleandeasyarabic.com Enjoy, and let us know what you think, Majd...
A man is travelling through the desert and runs out of water. He finds a shepherd and asks for a sip. The shepherd has water. But he wants something in return - what goes around comes around. The episode starts with key vocabulary and ends with questions about the story to check your understanding. The full transcript and exercises are available on Patreon alongside much more material to practice with. Use code SIMPLEANDEASY for 20% off all memberships. Want to know more? Check www.simpleandeasy...
Joha goes out for a ride with his son and his donkey, but everyone seems to have an opinion about his means of transportation. This is a classic Arabic folk story about Joha, one of the most beloved characters in Arab culture. The episode starts with key vocabulary and ends with questions about the story to check your understanding. The full transcript and exercises are available on Patreon alongside much more material to practice with. Use code SIMPLEANDEASY for 20% off all memberships. Want to...
Four university students have an exam. They are not ready. So they come up with a plan. It works - until it doesn't. The episode starts with key vocabulary and ends with questions about the story to check your understanding. The full transcript and exercises are available on Patreon alongside much more material to practice with. Use code SIMPLEANDEASY for 20% off all memberships. Want to know more about learning Arabic? Check www.simpleandeasyarabic.com Enjoy, and let us know what you think,Majd...
A salt salesman and his donkey cross a river every day on the way to market. One day, the donkey discovers something. And he decides to use it to his advantage. But his owner notices - and he has a plan. This is a classic folk tale told in Levantine Arabic, great for beginner and intermediate learners. The episode starts with key vocabulary and ends with questions about the story to check your understanding. The full transcript and exercises are available on Patreon alongside much more material ...
Three friends are sitting in a restaurant. They hear that a fourth friend has only a few more months to live. And they start asking each other: what would you do? The episode starts with key vocabulary and ends with questions about the story to check your understanding. The full transcript and exercises are available on Patreon alongside much more material to practice with. Use code SIMPLEANDEASY for 20% off all memberships. Ready to take classes? Check www.simpleandeasyarabic.com Enjoy, and let...
A widow has lost everything. Her only son is gone, and she is desperate to bring him back. She goes to the wise man of the village and asks for support. He says yes. But there is one condition. This is a moving story in Levantine Arabic, about grief, community, and what it means to really help someone. The episode starts with key vocabulary and ends with questions about the story to check your understanding. The full transcript and exercises are available on Patreon alongside much for material t...
تبدأ الحلقة بمقدمة ومراجعة للمفردات الأساسية قبل الغوص في القصة. تروي القصة امرأة بسيطة تواجه ثلاثة رجال عجائز يقدمون لها اختيارًا بين النجاح، المال، أو الحب لدخول منزلها. بعد نقاش عائلي عميق، يكشف قرارهم عن درس حكيم حول أولويات الحياة وتأثير الحب.
The Simple and Easy Arabic Podcast was created to address the lack of suitable listening material for Levantine spoken Arabic. It aims to help learners enhance their listening skills, speaking confidence, and vocabulary through engaging stories. Each episode provides a story introduction, key vocabulary, and post-story questions, with transcripts available on Patreon for deeper learning.
