Levantine Arabic Podcast

Listen, learn, and get used to real spoken Arabic.

Practice your Levantine Arabic through stories, conversations, and vocabulary from everyday life. Our podcast helps you train your ear for spoken Arabic while discovering more about the language and culture along the way.
A podcast made by people with a love for stories and learning

Learn while you listen

Make the most of every episode with three simple steps.
1

 Listen without pausing

Don’t worry about understanding every word. Follow the flow, listen for familiar words, and see how much you can understand from context.
2

Listen again 

Listen a second time and pay attention to words and expressions you recognize. Can you follow the main idea of the story?
3

 Listen and repeat

Pause after a sentence and repeat it out loud. Copy the pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation. Then check the transcript to discover anything you missed.

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THE SIMPLE & EASY ARABIC PODCAST

Stories that train your ear for Arabic

Listen to spoken Shami Arabic through stories, conversations, humor, and real experiences. Each season offers a different way to practice your listening skills, discover new vocabulary, and get more comfortable with Arabic as it’s actually spoken.

Season 1: Stories with a message

Folklore-inspired stories with a little wisdom hidden inside. Learn key vocabulary first, listen to the story, then test your understanding with a few questions.

Season 2: Success Stories

Longer conversations with Arabic learners about their journeys - the breakthroughs, struggles, mistakes, and lessons that helped them make progress.

Season 3: Stories from near and far

Short stories inspired by Kafka, Tolstoy, and tales from around the world. Expect diverse vocabulary, unexpected ideas, and plenty of listening practice.

Season 4:  Tiny stories with a twist

Funny stories in three minutes or less, often with a joke or twist at the end. Perfect for fitting a quick bit of Arabic listening practice into your day.

    Want transcripts and more ways to practice?

    Get access to episode transcripts and additional Arabic exercises through our Patreon community.
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