Answering this question on Quora: “How do Arabs feel, speaking MSA/Fus7a with foreigners?”
If you are used to speaking MSA/Fus7a on a regular basis, that is, if you are a journalist or a teacher of MSA/Fus7a, for example, you probably feel OK. Otherwise, it can feel very tedious to maintain a conversation in MSA/Fus7a.
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Jul 2025
How to Conjugate the Verb TO SAY in English and Standard Arabic - MSA - Past and Present
🎙️ 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 ... Show More
14m 28s
Sep 8
You Can Speak Chinese, but Can You Understand the Reply? (And Other Listener Questions)
Jared and John are back with a full episode dedicated to answering listener questions covering everything from language learning strategies to cultural quirks. They explore the challenges of using sarcasm in Mandarin, how to prepare for a trip to China if you're not yet fluent, a ... Show More
32m 54s
Mar 2025
330. How To Move Abroad? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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I have lived abroad for about 5 of the past 8 or 9 years. I have lived in Japan as a worker, a student, ... Show More
29m 32s
Oct 17
[B1] Why Do You Want to Learn a New Language?
Why do so many people around the world want to learn a new language? 🌍 Is it for travel, work, or just for fun? In this episode of the 5-Minute English Podcast, you’ll practice listening to a natural English conversation and improve your speaking step by step.👉 Don’t forget to ... Show More
4m 21s