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Things You Need to Know About Arabic… and English

THOURIA BENFERHAT

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ARABIC AND ENGLISH is a multilingual podcast focused on Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and English. Hosted by Thouria Benferhat—Arabic educator with 36 years at the UN, certified in French and Spanish—it offers practical grammar, vocabulary, and cultural insights. 🎧 Access 243 longer episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/subscribe 🔗 Explore more: https://linktr.ee/thouria . Thanks for joining a global journey into Arabic and English

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Silent Conversation محادثة صامتة

Things You Need to Know About Arabic… and English ·

2025/10/02

English Silent Conversation SilentConversation #LanguageLearning #ArabicWorkbook #ThouriaBenferhat📚 Discover my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3D8tAjEالعربية محادثة صامتة محادثةصامتة #تعلماللغات #كتبالعربية #ثريابنفرحات📚 اكتشفوا كتبي على أمازون: https://amzn.to/3D8tAjEFrançais Conversation Silencieuse ConversationSilencieuse #ApprentissageDesLangues #LivreArabe #ThouriaBenferhat📚 Découvrez mes livres sur Amazon : https://amzn.to/3D8tAjEEspañol Conversación Silenciosa ConversaciónSilenciosa

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00:13:10

Bilingual Military Vocabulary (ENGLISH - ARABIC).

Things You Need to Know About Arabic… and English ·

2025/08/07

🪖 Military Vocabulary in Arabic & English Explore essential terminology used in military and conflict reporting—perfect for journalists, interpreters, and bilingual professionals working across Arabic-English contexts.📘 This episode previews key terms from my upcoming English-Arabic workbook for journalists, designed to support accurate, culturally informed communication in high-stakes environments.🎯 Listen in for select examples. For the complete vocabulary list and exclusive resources,

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00:14:28

How to Conjugate the Verb TO SAY in English and...

Things You Need to Know About Arabic… and English ·

2025/07/15

🎙️ English In this episode, I walk through how to conjugate the verb “to say” in both English and Modern Standard Arabic. We explore past and present tenses side by side, covering singular, dual, and plural forms, and noting differences between masculine and feminine usage. This episode is also helpful for Arabic speakers learning English, offering clear comparisons that build grammar confidence. 🔗 https://linktr.ee/thouria🎙️ Arabic (العربية) في هذه الحلقة، أشرح كيفية تصريف فعل "to say" في اللغة

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Multilingual Writer and Teacher

Things You Need to Know About Arabic… and English ·

2025/07/13

After teaching Arabic through the United Nations Language Program in New York, I now share practical, lesson-based episodes designed to empower global language learners. This podcast features structured content in Arabic and English, with occasional lessons in Spanish and French—ideal for self-paced study and multilingual growth. 🎧 Start learning today 📚 Explore my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/43sxf6l 🌍 Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/ #LanguageLessons #ArabicLearning

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00:01:36

Arabic Dual: Five Things You Need to Know

Things You Need to Know About Arabic… and English ·

2025/05/05

In Arabic, the dual form is used to indicate two of something. When a noun ending in "taa marbuta" (ة) takes a suffix, the ending changes to "taa maftuha" (ت). For dual forms, "انِ" (aani) is added in the nominative case and "ين َ " (ayni) in the accusative/genitive cases. The final "i" in "aani" and "ayni" isn't pronounced if followed by a pause. So, "وَلَد" (walad, boy) becomes "وَلَدَانِ" (waladāni) and

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Arabic Possessive Pronouns (MSA)

Things You Need to Know About Arabic… and English ·

2025/03/22

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

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Reading Statistical Graphs in Arabic

Things You Need to Know About Arabic… and English ·

2025/02/20

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

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00:07:13

What's ما زال ?

Things You Need to Know About Arabic… and English ·

2025/01/23

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 📚 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08WJG8SC5 Here are the conjugations: كان (kāna) in the past tense: | Pronoun | Conjugation

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ENGLISH ARABIC Mock Interview with Syrian Refugee,...

Things You Need to Know About Arabic… and English ·

2025/01/21

Mock interview with a Syrian refugee living in California.

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Levantine Arabic for Everyone: A Comprehensive...

Things You Need to Know About Arabic… and English ·

2025/01/13

🎙️ Welcome to "Discover the Joy of Learning Levantine Arabic" 🌟 Embark on an enchanting language-learning journey with us! Our special workbook is designed for learners of all ages, aiming to master Levantine Arabic. Inspired by my delightful experience teaching a bright young girl named Ameera, this workbook merges practical lessons with engaging activities to make language learning both enjoyable and effective. Ameera's father is Jordanian and both her parents are American, and she wished to

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VIDEO: Levantine Arabic for Everyone: A Comprehensive...

Things You Need to Know About Arabic… and English ·

2025/01/13

🇺🇸 ENGLISH Explore our Levantine Arabic workbook—engaging, hands-on, and suitable for all ages! Inspired by teaching Ameera, a bright young girl with Jordanian heritage, this resource combines pronunciation, writing, and 40 YouTube lessons. Ameera learned Arabic to connect with her family. Includes: 🔊 Audio/video phrases ✍️ Diacritic writing practice Perfect for beginners and heritage learners. 📚✨ 📖 Book One 🎧 Start learning today! See on Amazon: https://a.co/d/frJt7dY 🇸🇦 العربية

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SHU ZAKI or SHU ZAAKI?

Things You Need to Know About Arabic… and English ·

2025/01/12

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

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🇯🇴 Part 7: Helping Ameera Communicate with her...

Things You Need to Know About Arabic… and English ·

2024/09/17

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

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🇯🇴 Part 6: Helping Ameera Communicate with her...

Things You Need to Know About Arabic… and English ·

2024/09/17

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-

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🇯🇴 Part 5: Helping Ameera Communicate with her...

Things You Need to Know About Arabic… and English ·

2024/09/09

🇯🇴 Part 5: Helping Ameera Communicate with her Cousins in Jordan: Feelings and Emotions, Part 1 Happy ‏سعيدة سعيدة سعداء/سعيدون ‏مبسوط مبسوطة مبسوطين I am happy when I see my cat and when I see my cousins ‏بكون مبسوطة لما اشوف أولاد عمي ولما أشوف قطتي / بسونتي Angry ‏غاضب غاضبة غاضبون ‏زعلان زعلانة زعلانين I am angry when I have a lots and lots of homework. ‏بكون زعلانة لما بيكون عندي كتير كتير واجبات Surprised ‏ ‏مندهش مندهشة مندهشون ‏متفاجئ متفاجئة متفاجئين I get surprised when I

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🇯🇴 Part 4: Helping Ameera Communicate with her...

Things You Need to Know About Arabic… and English ·

2024/08/22

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

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Intro to "Helping Ameera Communicate with her Family...

Things You Need to Know About Arabic… and English ·

2024/08/09

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

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🇯🇴 Part 3: Helping Ameera Communicate with her...

Things You Need to Know About Arabic… and English ·

2024/08/09

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:

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Helping Ameera Communicate with her Cousins in Jordan...

Things You Need to Know About Arabic… and English ·

2024/07/25

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 🇯🇴 (Levantine Arabic). Here are the expressions Amira is learning today: Taught Ameera to read and write Arabic, using this workbook, specially designed for her and about her:

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Teaching Ameera how to talk to her cousins in Jordan...

Things You Need to Know About Arabic… and English ·

2024/07/19

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؟

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