Deewan Arabic Podcast
This podcast is for Levantine colloquial Arabic students of all levels, who are looking to improve their listening and speaking skills and who want to expand their vocabulary and Arabic knowledge. During the podcast episodes, Deewan team are going to interview Arabic students and locals to Amman and the Levant region, and they are going to talk about different topics, especially those that interest Arabic learners, as well as the personal experiences of the people they speak to.
Episodes
Ajanib fī al-Urdunn — أجانب في الأردن (Intermediate & Advanced)
Episode Description: “What Does It Mean to Be a Foreigner in Jordan?”In this episode, we sit down with a diverse group of foreigners living in Jordan to explore what “foreigner” truly means from their perspective.Through honest, personal, and sometimes emotional conversations, our guests share their daily experiences, cultural discoveries, and the challenges and joys of building a life far from ho
For Beginners (Friendship)
In this final episode, I'll introduce you to my best friend Sara — how we met, how we spend time together, and more.Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge.أَحسَن - Better / Bestالصّداقَة - Friendshipقَريبِِة - Close (feminine)هَداك - That (masculine)نْقَضّي - We spend (time)بنِتْخانَق - We fight / Argueبَسيطَة - Simple / Small (feminine)نِ
For Beginners (Jabal AlWeibdeh)
In this episode, we’ll take a look at one of the most popular areas in Amman — Jabal Al-Weibdeh, home to Deewan! We’ll explore the activities, features, and everything that makes this neighborhood unique.Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge.قَديمِة– old (feminine)شَجَر – treesأَزْمِة – traffic jam / crisisأَماكِن – placesمَحَلِّيِّة – local
For Beginners (My Cat Simsim)
In this episode, I'll introduce you to my cat Simsim—what she looks like, her habits, what she enjoys doing, and so on. It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in using Arabic.Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge.بِسّتي – My catبتِتْمَدَّد – She stretches outبَهْتَم فيها – I take care of herبتاخُد قَيلولِ
For Beginners (My Favorite Restaurant)
Food is the quickest way to anyone's heart, and that’s exactly what this episode is all about! I'll take you to my favorite restaurant in Amman while focusing on food-related vocabulary. It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in using Arabic.Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge.هاديِة - Quietأَكلِة -
For Beginners (House Tour)
In this episode, I'll take you on a tour of my house, focusing on colors and furniture. It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in using Arabic.Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge.غُرْفِة قَعْدِة - Living roomغُرفِة ضيوف - Guest roomخَشَب - Woodبِرْواز - Frameبِتْطَل - Overlooksمَناظِر - Views/sceneryغَس
For Beginners (Talking About Work)
In this episode, we’ll talk about work, focusing on how to use verbs and numbers in different contexts. It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in using Arabic.Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge.بَدْخُل - I Enterبَفْتَح - I Openالتَّرْكيز - Focusمُهِم - Importantالتَّرْجَمِة - Translationمُشْكِلِة - Problem
Integration in Arab Societies (Advanced)
In this episode, we dive into the topic of integration in Arab societies, focusing on how relationships and families are formed within these communities. Our guest, Silvie, is German and has a very interesting experience with integrating into Jordanian society and building a family there.This episode is for Advanced learners, featuring various advanced verbs, nouns, and cultural expressions to hel
For Beginners (My Vacation)
In this episode, I'll take you along on my final trip to Spain, where we'll learn some travel-related phrases and verbs, with a focus on the past tense. It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in using Arabic.Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge. لَحالي - Aloneوَلا عُمْري - I have neverزُرِت - Visited
My best friends (High beginner - Intermediate)
In this episode, we dive into the topic of friendship and social groups among Arabs, exploring the different personalities of friends. This episode is tailored for High Beginner to Intermediate learners, featuring a variety of verb conjugations and adjectives to help describe characters.The transcription of this episode, along with its translation, will be included in The Guide to Deewan Arabic Po
For Beginners (Daily Routine and Hobbies)
In this episode, you'll learn how to describe your daily routine and hobbies in Arabic using common verbs paired with appropriate prepositions. It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in using Arabic.Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge. بَكّير- Earlyنَشيطَة - Energetic (female)بَفْطَر - I have breakfastب
Language and society (Intermediate)
This episode focuses on the relationship between language and society, explaining how language learning cannot be separated from society, culture, and history. The episode contains interesting information and facts about language, history, and communities, and it is suitable for an intermediate level.The transcription of this episode, along with its translation, will be included in The Guide to De
For Beginners (Friends and Family)
This episode is all about friends and family! You'll learn how to introduce your family members and friends in Arabic, as well as describe the activities you enjoy doing together. It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in introducing themselves in Arabic. Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge. أَشْخاص - P
In the Vegetable Shop (Begginer)
This episode focuses on visiting a vegetable shop in Arabic-speaking countries. You'll learn essential phrases to ask about prices, quantities, and specific vegetables, as well as how to engage in polite conversation with the shopkeeper. It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in shopping for fresh produce in Arabic.The transcription of this episode, along with
For Beginners (Self-Introduction)
This episode focuses on self-introduction. You'll learn how to introduce yourself in Arabic, including how to say your name, where you're from, and a little about your hobbies and interests. It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in introducing themselves in Arabic. Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowled
Deewan Arabic Podcast (3) - My Studies & Arabic (Inter & Adv Level)
The transcription of this episode is provided in the Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast, along with its translation; this book is available on Amazon and at Deewan institute in Amman - Jordan.To learn more about our curriculum books and our digital library:The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (season one)The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (Season Two)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Beginner
Get to know a Jordanian! (Advanced level)
This final episode is with Adnan who is in talking with Hiba. Adnan is a Jordanian student studying here and he talks about life in Amman and his sport of archery. He is a member of the first archery club in Jordan so this is a great choice for those interested in sport. Also do listen to Patrick's episode as his discusses another sport. The transcription of this episode will be provided in th
Pierro, the teacher and student! (Beginner high)
In this episode, Hiba is talking to Pierro. He is actually not a student here in Amman, but instead, he emailed us to be involved in this podcast as he has learnt Arabic by himself through talking to people and going to language exchanges. Anyone is welcome to feature in this podcast series, and if you are interested, please do contact Deewan.The transcription of this episode will be provided in t
Feels like HOME! ( Beginner level )
In this episode, Zahida is in conversation with Hiba. Listen to their short conversation about Zahida's trips to various Middle Eastern countries. She was fascinated by her trip to Oman but maybe slightly less so with her trip to Qatar.The transcription of this episode will be provided in the Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast season 3, along with its translation; this book is available on Amazon
Tatreez-Palestinian embroidery (Advanced level)
What do you think when you hear the word Palestine? It probably isn’t "embroidery" but that is what our podcast guest is passionate about. Sara is a student from Italy, is fascinated by Palestine and very keen embroiderer. Listen in to hear about this craft, Palestine and her experience of living in Jordan. The transcription of this episode will be provided in the Guide to Deewan Arabic P
Bunch OF love - كَمشِة حُب (advanced level)
Today chocolates are being bought, flowers sent and love is in the air. Yes today is Valentines Day. But not only is it a special day here, we also carry on this podcast series with getting to know a very special staff member. Suzan talks and laughs with Hiba as they discuss all things love.Suzan is the key person behind the admin and keeps Deewan running! Listen in to hear them talk about love an
Bint Battuta! (Advanced level)
In this episode it is not a student sitting behind the microphone but the co-founder and teacher at Deewan.Duaa co-founded Deewan and is in conversation with Hiba about her love of travel. Season 3 is going to feature podcasts with many of the staff at Deewan so that you too can get to know them. Listen in to hear about Duaa’s journeys around the world including to India. I really do hope that yo
Ramadan Mubarak! Eat less, Think more! (Advanced level)
Have you ever wonderd about ramadan why do people fast, what are the traditions? well, today we're answering your questions as Hiba is in conversation with Areen, Areen is a teacher here at Deewan and she is talking to Hiba about Ramadan and her personal thoughts and experiences of this holy month. The transcription of this episode will be provided in the Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast season
Difference Is Beautiful! (Advanced FusHa)
In this episode Hiba is in conversation with Shaheera. She is a student from Pakistan who grew up in Italy and she is currently working as an intern here at Deewan. This podcast is the first one produced in FusHa so it may sound a little different. Listen in for the next 20 minutes to hear about why this episode is called “Difference is Beautiful” as Hiba and Shaheera discuss differences in cultu
10 Minutes With a Doctor! (Intermediate)
In this episode, Hiba is in conversation with Tabia. She is a gynaecologist from Germany and a student here in Amman. Listen in for the next twenty minutes to hear about her work as a doctor, her time in Jordan and, of course, an interesting discussion on covid 19.The transcription of this episode is provided in the Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast, along with its translation, this book is available
The Real Rugby Spirit! (Intermediate)
In this episode Hiba is in conversation with Patrick. He is a student from the UK studying Arabic here. Listen in for the next 20 minutes to hear lots of laughter and a discussion about Patrick's experience so far of living in Amman, life as a student and sport in England including a passionate debate about whether rugby really is the violent sport it can be made out to be. The transcriptio
Season 3 Introduction ( Arabic & English )
Hello and welcome to season 3 of the Deewan Arabic Podcast! We are excited to continue the success of both season 1 and 2 as thousands of you from around the world have listened in. From Amazon and Deewan, an accompanying book is available for season 1 containing all of the transcribed episodes, a glossary of terms from each episode and written exercises. The book for season 2 will be released i
One race: Human (Intermediate)
This episode includes a crucial conversation between Allison, a black American, and Duaa. We listen to Allison describe the struggles that people of color must face every day all around the world; but for Allison, especially in America. Unfortunately, her struggles began all the way back in school where she faced prejudice for the color of her skin, where she could only be pretty for her skin colo
Retired But Not Tired! (Beginner)
In this episode, we hear an enlightening conversation between Roger and Areen. Roger is a 70 year old retired man from Scotland who has been living in Jordan for two years. Interested in Jordan and its culture, he decided to take up Arabic! Listen to find out more about his experience learning Arabic at his age and how you really are never too old to learn something new.The transcription of this e
Arabic, Religion and the Middle East (Intermediate)
In this episode, Mohammad, a founder of Deewan, talks to Dayini who hails from Malaysia. They discuss why Dayini is learning Ammiyeh (colloquial) Arabic as well as FusHa (Standard) instead of just FusHa Arabic which is typical of Islamic Southeast Asian countries like Malaysia and Indonesia. Dayini is also studying Arabic and Middle Eastern studies in the UK, listen to find out what prompted her t
Tango (Intermediate)
How did a German woman fall in love with an Argentinian/Uruguayan dance? Listen to Nicole talk to Areen, one of our Arabic teachers, about how she got into tango and started practicing it. This dance was once forbidden for its intimacy and the close personal contact required between a man and a woman. Nowadays, people still talk about tango’s seductive nature.The transcription of this episode is p
Culture vs. Culture (Intermediate/Advanced)
In this episode, we listen in on the conversation between Hiba and Svenja, a German living in Berlin, about the little details relating to social life and rules and regulations that we never notice when comparing Jordanian and European culture, like texting and response times! Listen to find more differences!The transcription of this episode is provided in the Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast, along
Ready for Takeoff (Beginner High/Intermediate Low)
This episode is perfect for beginner listeners as students get to hear Enas and Adriana’s conversation about Adriana’s favorite thing in the world to do: traveling. Adriana talks about her traveling experience, her favorite and least favorite parts and her future plans. The transcription of this episode is provided in the Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast, along with its translation; this book is ava
Fitness! Not So First (Intermediate/Advanced)
In this episode, Hannah from Germany has a conversation with Hiba about her love of sports, especially yoga, running and riding her bike! Like everyone else living through pandemic, Hannah has been struggling with not being able to go to the gym or work out with her friends but is making it work from home. The two bond over their mutual love of fitness, their workout - and diet - preferences, and
Cross-Continental Conversations (Intermediate/Advanced)
This episode, led by Enas, brings us one of the most enlightening conversations we have heard on this podcast. Mohammad and Georgina discuss the vast differences between European cultures and Middle Eastern cultures, Europe from the point of view of Mohammad, a Syrian living in Germany, and the Middle East from the point of view of Georgina, a Brit who has lived in the Middle East for a couple of
To Palestine, With Love (Intermediate / Advanced)
This episode brings you a conversation between Johanna and Hiba about the illegal occupation of Palestine. Johanna is an American who grew up with the same stereotype shared by the western media, but after coming to Jordan as a kid and getting to visit Palestine several times, she immediately fell in love with the country and its culture, and even more so… felt for its suffering people. Listen as
How To Be Vegetarian in Jordan (Beginner high/Intermediate)
The first episode of the new season introduces us to Clara through her conversation with Areen. They tell us all about vegetarianism, and more specifically, vegetarianism in Jordan; a country famous for its levantine cuisine with many popular vegetarian options. Clara tells us if it’s hard to be vegetarian and why she would or would not recommend it. Listen to find out how she answered these quest
Season 2 Introduction (English & Arabic)
After season one was more successful than we could have ever imagined, we decided to continue with a new season and introduce new and more exciting topics with more interactive exercises. We have had listeners from all over the world, from Costa Rica all the way to Australia, and not to mention how many copies of our book “The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic” have been sold on Amazon and a
Refugee Situation in Europe (Intermediate / Advanced)
In this episode, we hear Amée’s interesting opinion on refugees in Europe. During a conversation with Hiba, she shares her experience as a brit living and working in Greece in the humanitarian field. From her experience, Amée tells us that having refugees actually has a positive effect as some refugees have even helped develop the community that gives them shelter, proving that no good deeds go un
A Latina and Arabic (Beginner High/Intermediate Low)
This episode shows a discussion between Hiba, one of Deewan's Arabic teachers and Marcela, a Mexican student who lives in Colombia. Hiba asks Marcela everyday questions about her profession, her education and the countries in the world she’s previously been to,and they talk about the Arabic culture and compare it to the Mexican culture from the point of view of Marcela, who had lived in Jordan
The Jordanian Heritage (Intermediate /Advanced Levels)
This episode show a conversation between Enas, and Charlotte from Belgium, in which they discuss Charlotte’s PhD research about Jordanian heritage, and about how she used the situation surrounding the pandemic to her advantage whilst undertaking her PhD here in Jordan.The transcription of this episode is provided in the Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast, along with its translation, this book is avail
Cooking Is Not My Thing! (Beginner High Level)
This episode shows a conversation between Heba (one of Deewan Arabic teachers) and Sophia (a student from Spain) in which they discuss Sophia’s life in Amman and her favorite activities to do before the pandemic hit. They also compare their cooking skills after fantasizing about magloobeh, a traditional Arabic rice dish; although there’s not much to compare because Heba can’t even make microwavabl
Having A Dog In Jordan (Beginner/Intermediate)
In this episode, Duaa, one of the co-founders of Deewan is chatting to her student Clair from the US. Clair loves dogs, and she has one in Amman, so in this podcast she shares with us her experience of being a dog owner in Jordan.The transcription of this episode is provided in the Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast, along with its translation; this book is available on Amazon and at Deewan institute
My Routine as a Mom (Intermediate Level)
In this episode, Enas is chatting to Diana. A Jordanian who was born and raised in the US. Also one of Deewan many Jordanian by origin students who want to learn Arabic to connect with their roots. Diana and Enas will talk about how becoming a mom changed Diana’s life and daily routine.The transcription of this episode is provided in the Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast, along with its translation;
Racism & Equality (Advanced Level)
In this episode, Scott أبو السوس and Mohammad talk about racism and equality in general, but especially in the U.S., Scott's home country.They touch on this topic during their chat, what the situation is today, how things have changed, and what is needed for further positive changes in the future.The transcription of this episode is provided in the Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast, along with it
My Story With Arabic (Intermediate Level)
In this episode, Amanda - one of our students from Ireland - shares her Arabic learning journey with us as she tells Enas - one of Deewan’s teachers - the reason why she decided to learn Arabic and come back to Jordan for the second time.The transcription of this episode is provided in the Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast, along with its translation; this book is available on Amazon and at Deewan in
My life in Jordan (Beginner High Level)
In this episode, Areen, one of our teachers at Deewan, interviews Amber, one of our students from Belgium. Areen asks Amber about her life in Jordan and her thoughts about her experience here. But first, Areen will give you the keywords for this episode.The transcription of this episode is provided in the Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast, along with its translation; this book is available on Amazon
season 1 Introduction (English & Arabic)
This podcast is for Levantine colloquial Arabic students of all levels who want to improve their listening and speaking skills and expand their vocabulary and Arabic knowledge.The Arabic transcription of this introduction is provided in the Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast, along with its translation; this book is available on Amazon and at Deewan institute in Amman - Jordan.To learn more about our
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