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Feb 2022
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Episode 16: My Arabic Learning Journey ;...

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Marhabtayn! I hope you're all well and safe :) In this episode, Lina and I talk about my Arabic Learning Journey. It wasn't easy in the beginning but with determination, patience and by practising regularly, I have now reached a place where I am comfortable speaking with native speakers. إن شاء الله we will all be fluent soon! The most important thing is to keep practising speaking even if you make mistakes. 

As always, thank you for your support and for listening.  If you have any questions, please reach out to me on Instagram. I love receiving your messages and I'm always happy to help :)

If you have any questions, you can message on Instagram: @marhabtayn_ 


ليش كان بدك تتعلمي اللغة العربية ؟

Why did you want to learn Arabic?


 امتى بلشتي تتعلمي اللغة العربية  ؟

When did you start learning Arabic? 


ليش بلشتي البودكاست تبعك ؟

Why did you start your podcast?


عندك نصيحة للطلاب اللي بيتعلموا اللغة العربية ؟

Do you have any advice for students who are learning Arabic? 


مفردات جديدة - New Vocabulary 

 مصعد - elevator 

المواصلا ت - public transport 

مصادر - resources

استسلمت - I gave up 

لمدة سنتين - for a period of two years 

محادثة صغيرة - small conversation 

دائما كان عندي حلم - I always had a dream 

جامعة /  (pl) جامعات - university / universities 

معظم - most of

حافز - motivation 

لازم تدرس كل يوم - you must study everyday

شكوة - complaint 

وقتي my time 

جهدي my effort 

شغفي my passion

اكيد رح تنجح you will succeed for sure 
 

 Resources 

  • 101 Most Used Verbs in Spoken Arabic: Jordan and Palestine  
  •   https://www.amazon.com/Most-Used-Verbs-Spoken-Arabic/dp/1734460407


  • Our Family Life (Jordanian cartoon series on Youtube)
  • https://www.youtube.com/c/OurFamilyLifeJO


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