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Jul 2019
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An Introduction to the Sectarian Groups ...

Real Arabic
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Real Arabic provides you with interesting podcasts about culture, politics, history, and society in the Middle East in slow, simplified spoken Levantine Arabic. This episode introduces you to the sectarian groups of Lebanon, which are key to understanding Lebanese history, culture, and politics. For transcripts and translation, go to our website:  https://re ... Show More
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