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.
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…
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 un…
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 A…
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…
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 wo…
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 t…
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 i…
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 wa…
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 learn…
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 bui…
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 inform…
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 be…
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 po…
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 per…
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 mo…
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…
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…
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 sli…
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 an…
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…