ArabicPod - Learn Arabic

Rise and shine to another Arabic podcast, whether you're sluggish and moody or you're bright and chirpy in the mornings, why not wake up and start your day with learning Arabic by listening to this podcast? You'll learn what to say first thing in the morning, from how to greet someone to how to offer them breakfast. Learn how to tell someone to make you a fried egg when you wake up, and get your day off to a perfect start!

We address the issue of global warming in Arabic in this Upper Intermediate podcast. It's a prevalent concern in these times and seems to be of growing importance, as we are beginning to witness the affects more and more. Who's to blame and how do we help prevent it? Tune in to hear a short Arabic extract on this subject, along with the hosts' explanations and thoughts on the matter. We're interested to hear your views on this hot topic so doleave us your comments on the lesson discussion page.

If you're travelling to London sometime in the near future, then this is the lesson for you! With tips and advice on places to visit and things to do during your stay in England's capital city, all of this brought to you in the Arabic language. Whether you're planning a visit to London or not, tune in to pick up all the necessary jargon needed in asking for advice or giving advice on travelling. And... if you are coming to London, don't forget to visit us here at ArabicPod, and let us welcome yo...more

Learn how to order coffee in this lower intermediate podcast; Arabic coffee, that is. Arabic coffee can be enjoyed all over the Middle East, varying in colour and flavour from country to country. There are two ways of preparing it, it has its own special coffee pot and cups and it comes without sugar (hard luck all you sweet-toothed listeners). Anyway, listen in and learn more about Arabic coffee, and if you're not interested in coffee (we guess some of you probably aren't!), there are plenty of...more

In this podcast we go through an extract from a letter that was written by a granddad to his grandsons (you may just know one of them!). It's a nice, short piece, full of typical traits you find in a letter of this kind and standard features you will need to learn when writing a letter in Arabic, whether it be to a family member, a friend or something slightly more formal.

In the Arab culture you find that everybody's just far too generous sometimes; always insisting on paying the bill. Some of you may think this sounds great, who wouldn't? At first maybe... but then when you eventually decide it's your turn to do the treating, you end up having to battle hard in order for your dinner mate to allow you this right! The tricks people get up to to try to pay without the other realising and striving to stop them! Hear the dialogue to find out one such trick, believe m...more

A fun way to learn about colours. Someone has gone shopping and obviously needed to take his friend with him for advice, judging by what he bought! The next day, he excitedly tells his friend about his great buy. His friend is completely honest and breaks it to him that the clothes don't match at all. The truth hurts sometimes, but not in this case, where he is still confident that he has found himself a great outfit! Be sure to tune in to this short, entertaining, little episode, and if you wan...more

In today's podcast we present you with a small piece of Arabic literature illustrating the way in which a philospher would choose his wife. Listen in and be sure to follow his advice, and who knows... perhaps you'll find your perfect match! Loads of adjectives being taught in this lesson and lots to learn, so get listening!

Why is it that we always want what we don't have? You find individuals with curly hair try all the products under the sun to make their hair straight, while those with straight hair use umpteen electronic hair utensils so that their hair becomes curly. The situation is no different when it comes to siblings. An only child wishes they had the company of a brother or sister, while those with brothers and sisters sometimes wish they were an only child. This dialogue recognises that both cases have ...more

A common children's question: "Who's taller?". Life's usually a big competition when you're a child (and for some adults too!), with everybody wanting to be the tallest. This lesson focuses on this theme of height, but brings you another perspective; the character in the dialogue admits his taller appearance being due to the heels of his shoes. Listen in to make sure you learn how to say all of this and more, in today's podcast!