Deewan Arabic Podcast

Ajanib fī al-Urdunn — أجانب في الأردن (Intermediate & Advanced) 14.11.2025 54p

Episode Description: “What Does It Mean to Be a Foreigner in Jordan?”In this episode, we sit down with a diverse group of foreigners living in Jordan to explore what “foreigner” truly means from their perspective.Through honest, personal, and sometimes emotional conversations, our guests share their daily experiences, cultural discoveries, and the challenges and joys of building a life far from home.Do they still feel like outsiders?What moments made them feel welcomed — or different?And most importantly: Do they consider Jordan home?From navigating language and traditions to forming friendships and finding belonging, this episode offers a heartfelt look into what it means to live between cultures.Whether you’re Jordanian, a foreign resident, or simply curious about life abroad, this conversation will open your eyes to the many layers of identity, belonging, and community in Jordan.To learn more about our curriculum books and our digital library:The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (season one)The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (Season Two)The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (Season Three)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Beginner level)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Intermediate level)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Advanced level)The Comprehensive Guide to M.S.A (Beginner level)Everyday Arabic Idioms: عبارات يوميةThe 1000 Most Used Words in Spoken ArabicLevantine Kitchen Guide: My Mama's RecipesDeewan Digital Arabic Resource Libraryplease visit our website www.deewaninstitute.com or email us at management@deewaninstitute.comYoutubeInstagram: deewan_arabic_instituteSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deewanarabic-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For Beginners (Friendship) 12.05.2025 2p

In this final episode, I'll introduce you to my best friend Sara — how we met, how we spend time together, and more.Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge.أَحسَن - Better / Bestالصّداقَة - Friendshipقَريبِِة - Close (feminine)هَداك - That (masculine)نْقَضّي - We spend (time)بنِتْخانَق - We fight / Argueبَسيطَة - Simple / Small (feminine)نِتصالَح - We make up / Reconcileبتِفهَمني - She understands me (feminine)بتوثَق - She trustsبِتشارِكني - She shares with meأَسرارْها - Her secretsدَعِم - Supportاحتِرام - RespectSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deewanarabic-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For Beginners (Jabal AlWeibdeh) 22.04.2025 2p

In this episode, we’ll take a look at one of the most popular areas in Amman — Jabal Al-Weibdeh, home to Deewan! We’ll explore the activities, features, and everything that makes this neighborhood unique.Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge.قَديمِة– old (feminine)شَجَر – treesأَزْمِة – traffic jam / crisisأَماكِن – placesمَحَلِّيِّة – local (feminine)بَسَلِّم – I greet / I hand overثَقافي – culturalفَعالِيّات – events / activitiesحَفْلات – parties / concertsبَقدَر – I can / I’m able toأَسمَع – I hear / I listenأشوف – I seeفَنّانين – artists (performers)رَسّامين – painters / illustratorsبِسهولِة – easilyبَنصَحَك – I advise youSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deewanarabic-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For Beginners (My Cat Simsim) 06.04.2025 2p

In this episode, I'll introduce you to my cat Simsim—what she looks like, her habits, what she enjoys doing, and so on. It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in using Arabic.Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge.بِسّتي – My catبتِتْمَدَّد – She stretches outبَهْتَم فيها – I take care of herبتاخُد قَيلولِة – She takes a napبَلاقيها – I find herبتُرْكُض – She runsشَقِيِّة / مُشاغِبِة – Naughty / Mischievousتِتْخَبّى – She hidesبتِتْمَسَّح فيي – She rubs against meالأَكِل الجاهِز – Ready-made food / TakeoutSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deewanarabic-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For Beginners (My Favorite Restaurant) 26.02.2025 2p

Food is the quickest way to anyone's heart, and that’s exactly what this episode is all about! I'll take you to my favorite restaurant in Amman while focusing on food-related vocabulary. It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in using Arabic.Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge.هاديِة - Quietأَكلِة - Dishطَبَق - Plate/Dishطازَة - Freshالأَسْعار - Pricesمُناسِبِة - Reasonable/Suitableالوَجبِة - The Mealبنُطْلُب - We orderلازِم - Must/Have toSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deewanarabic-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For Beginners (House Tour) 24.02.2025 2p

In this episode, I'll take you on a tour of my house, focusing on colors and furniture. It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in using Arabic.Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge.غُرْفِة قَعْدِة - Living roomغُرفِة ضيوف - Guest roomخَشَب - Woodبِرْواز - Frameبِتْطَل - Overlooksمَناظِر - Views/sceneryغَسيل - Laundryأَهَمّ - More important/most importantتَلّاجِة - Refrigeratorجَلّايِة - Dishwasherغاز - Stove/gasSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deewanarabic-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For Beginners (Talking About Work) 12.02.2025 2p

In this episode, we’ll talk about work, focusing on how to use verbs and numbers in different contexts. It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in using Arabic.Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge.بَدْخُل - I Enterبَفْتَح - I Openالتَّرْكيز - Focusمُهِم - Importantالتَّرْجَمِة - Translationمُشْكِلِة - Problemالإِزْعاج - Disturbanceالأَصْوات - Soundsزُمَلائي - My colleaguesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deewanarabic-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Integration in Arab Societies (Advanced) 29.12.2024 16p

In this episode, we dive into the topic of integration in Arab societies, focusing on how relationships and families are formed within these communities. Our guest, Silvie, is German and has a very interesting experience with integrating into Jordanian society and building a family there.This episode is for Advanced learners, featuring various advanced verbs, nouns, and cultural expressions to help deepen your understanding of the language and culture.The transcription of this episode, along with its translation, will be included in The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (Season 4).This book is available on Amazon and at Deewan Institute in Amman, Jordan.To learn more about our curriculum books and our digital library:The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (season one)The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (Season Two)The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (Season Three)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Beginner level)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Intermediate level)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Advanced level)The Comprehensive Guide to M.S.A (Beginner level)Everyday Arabic Idioms: عبارات يوميةThe 1000 Most Used Words in Spoken ArabicLevantine Kitchen Guide: My Mama's RecipesDeewan Digital Arabic Resource Libraryplease visit our website www.deewaninstitute.com or email us at management@deewaninstitute.comYoutubeInstagramSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deewanarabic-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For Beginners (My Vacation) 23.12.2024 1p

In this episode, I'll take you along on my final trip to Spain, where we'll learn some travel-related phrases and verbs, with a focus on the past tense. It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in using Arabic.Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge. لَحالي - Aloneوَلا عُمْري - I have neverزُرِت - Visitedقَعَّدِت - Sat/ Stayedمُتَنَوِّعَة - Diverseحَديقَة - Garden/ Parkمَتْحَف - Museumمَلْعَب - Stadium/ playgroundبِالطَّيّارَة - By planeقَصِر - Palaceأَرْجَع - ReturnSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deewanarabic-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

My best friends (High beginner - Intermediate) 17.12.2024 5p

In this episode, we dive into the topic of friendship and social groups among Arabs, exploring the different personalities of friends. This episode is tailored for High Beginner to Intermediate learners, featuring a variety of verb conjugations and adjectives to help describe characters.The transcription of this episode, along with its translation, will be included in The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (Season 4).This book is available on Amazon and at Deewan Institute in Amman, Jordan.To learn more about our curriculum books and our digital library:The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (season one)The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (Season Two)The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (Season Three)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Beginner level)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Intermediate level)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Advanced level)The Comprehensive Guide to M.S.A (Beginner level)Everyday Arabic Idioms: عبارات يوميةThe 1000 Most Used Words in Spoken ArabicLevantine Kitchen Guide: My Mama's RecipesDeewan Digital Arabic Resource Libraryplease visit our website www.deewaninstitute.com or email us at management@deewaninstitute.comYoutubeInstagramSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deewanarabic-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For Beginners (Daily Routine and Hobbies) 09.12.2024 1p

In this episode, you'll learn how to describe your daily routine and hobbies in Arabic using common verbs paired with appropriate prepositions. It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in using Arabic.Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge. بَكّير- Earlyنَشيطَة - Energetic (female)بَفْطَر - I have breakfastبَروح عَلى - I go toبَوْصَل عَلى - I arrive atبَبَلِّش - I startبَطْلع مِن - I leave (from)بَرْجَع عَلى - I return toبَحْضَر - I watch / I attendرِواية - Novelأَمارِس - I practiceSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deewanarabic-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Language and society (Intermediate) 08.12.2024 5p

This episode focuses on the relationship between language and society, explaining how language learning cannot be separated from society, culture, and history. The episode contains interesting information and facts about language, history, and communities, and it is suitable for an intermediate level.The transcription of this episode, along with its translation, will be included in The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (Season 4).This book is available on Amazon and at Deewan Institute in Amman, Jordan.To learn more about our curriculum books and our digital library:The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (season one)The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (Season Two)The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (Season Three)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Beginner level)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Intermediate level)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Advanced level)The Comprehensive Guide to M.S.A (Beginner level)Everyday Arabic Idioms: عبارات يوميةThe 1000 Most Used Words in Spoken ArabicLevantine Kitchen Guide: My Mama's RecipesDeewan Digital Arabic Resource Libraryplease visit our website www.deewaninstitute.com or email us at management@deewaninstitute.comYoutubeInstagramSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deewanarabic-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For Beginners (Friends and Family) 03.12.2024 1p

This episode is all about friends and family! You'll learn how to introduce your family members and friends in Arabic, as well as describe the activities you enjoy doing together. It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in introducing themselves in Arabic. Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge. أَشْخاص - Peopleمِتْزَوجِة - Married (female)بَتْسَلّى - Have funمَعْ بَعَض - Togetherبِجَنِّن - Amazingبِالعادِة - Usuallyخَصِم - Discountالأَسْعار - Pricesبِضَحِّك - FunnySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deewanarabic-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the Vegetable Shop (Begginer) 27.11.2024 5p

This episode focuses on visiting a vegetable shop in Arabic-speaking countries. You'll learn essential phrases to ask about prices, quantities, and specific vegetables, as well as how to engage in polite conversation with the shopkeeper. It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in shopping for fresh produce in Arabic.The transcription of this episode, along with its translation, will be included in The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (Season 4).This book is tailored for beginner learners and is available on Amazon and at Deewan Institute in Amman, Jordan.To learn more about our curriculum books and our digital library:The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (season one)The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (Season Two)The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (Season Three)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Beginner level)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Intermediate level)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Advanced level)The Comprehensive Guide to M.S.A (Beginner level)Everyday Arabic Idioms: عبارات يوميةThe 1000 Most Used Words in Spoken ArabicLevantine Kitchen Guide: My Mama's RecipesDeewan Digital Arabic Resource Libraryplease visit our website www.deewaninstitute.com or email us at management@deewaninstitute.comYoutubeInstagramSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deewanarabic-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For Beginners (Self-Introduction) 26.11.2024 2p

This episode focuses on self-introduction. You'll learn how to introduce yourself in Arabic, including how to say your name, where you're from, and a little about your hobbies and interests. It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in introducing themselves in Arabic. Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge. حَلْقَة - Episodeحالي - Myselfالسَّفارَة - The embassyمُبتَدِئين - Beginnersنِتعَرَّف - Get to knowمُمتِع - Funمَوْضوع - Topicالبِدايِة - The beginningمَنطِقَة - Areaمُهِم - Importantالقَواعِد - The rulesجَبَل الحُسين - Jabal el-Husseinأَعرِّف - I introduceمُتَرْجِمِة - Translator (feminine form)المُفَضَّلِة - The favorite (feminine form)أَطْبُخها - I cook it (feminine object)The transcription of this episode, along with its translation, will be included in The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast for Beginners. This book is tailored for beginner learners and is available on Amazon and at Deewan Institute in Amman, Jordan.To learn more about our curriculum books and our digital library:The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (season one)The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (Season Two)The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (Season Three)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Beginner level)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Intermediate level)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Advanced level)The Comprehensive Guide to M.S.A (Beginner level)Everyday Arabic Idioms: عبارات يوميةThe 1000 Most Used Words in Spoken ArabicLevantine Kitchen Guide: My Mama's RecipesDeewan Digital Arabic Resource Libraryplease visit our website www.deewaninstitute.com or email us at management@deewaninstitute.comYoutubeInstagramSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deewanarabic-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Deewan Arabic Podcast (3) - My Studies & Arabic (Inter & Adv Level) 13.03.2023 37p

The transcription of this episode is provided in the Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast, along with its translation; this book is available on Amazon and at Deewan institute in Amman - Jordan.To learn more about our curriculum books and our digital library:The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (season one)The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (Season Two)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Beginner level)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Intermediate level)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Advanced level)The Comprehensive Guide to M.S.A (Beginner level)Everyday Arabic Idioms: عبارات يوميةThe 1000 Most Used Words in Spoken ArabicDeewan Digital Arabic Resource Libraryplease visit our website www.deewaninstitute.com or email us at info@deewaninstitute.comYoutubeFacebookInstagramSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deewanarabic-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Get to know a Jordanian! (Advanced level) 12.06.2022 12p

This final episode is with Adnan who is in talking with Hiba. Adnan is a Jordanian student studying here and he talks about life in Amman and his sport of archery. He is a member of the first archery club in Jordan so this is a great choice for those interested in sport. Also do listen to Patrick's episode as his discusses another sport. The transcription of this episode will be provided in the Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast season 3, along with its translation; this book is available on Amazon and at Deewan institute in Amman - Jordan.To learn more about our curriculum books and our digital library:The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (season one)The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (Season Two)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Beginner level)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Intermediate level)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Advanced level)The Comprehensive Guide to M.S.A (Beginner level)Everyday Arabic Idioms: عبارات يوميةThe 1000 Most Used Words in Spoken ArabicDeewan Digital Arabic Resource Libraryplease visit our website www.deewaninstitute.com or email us at info@deewaninstitute.comYoutubeFacebookInstagramSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deewanarabic-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Pierro, the teacher and student! (Beginner high) 05.06.2022 12p

In this episode, Hiba is talking to Pierro. He is actually not a student here in Amman, but instead, he emailed us to be involved in this podcast as he has learnt Arabic by himself through talking to people and going to language exchanges. Anyone is welcome to feature in this podcast series, and if you are interested, please do contact Deewan.The transcription of this episode will be provided in the Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast season 3, along with its translation; this book is available on Amazon and at Deewan institute in Amman - Jordan.To learn more about our curriculum books and our digital library:The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (season one)The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (Season Two)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Beginner level)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Intermediate level)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Advanced level)The Comprehensive Guide to M.S.A (Beginner level)Everyday Arabic Idioms: عبارات يوميةThe 1000 Most Used Words in Spoken ArabicDeewan Digital Arabic Resource Libraryplease visit our website www.deewaninstitute.com or email us at info@deewaninstitute.comYoutubeFacebookInstagramSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deewanarabic-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feels like HOME! ( Beginner level ) 25.05.2022 7p

In this episode, Zahida is in conversation with Hiba. Listen to their short conversation about Zahida's trips to various Middle Eastern countries. She was fascinated by her trip to Oman but maybe slightly less so with her trip to Qatar.The transcription of this episode will be provided in the Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast season 3, along with its translation; this book is available on Amazon and at Deewan institute in Amman - Jordan.To learn more about our curriculum books and our digital library:The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (season one)The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (Season Two)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Beginner level)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Intermediate level)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Advanced level)The Comprehensive Guide to M.S.A (Beginner level)Everyday Arabic Idioms: عبارات يوميةThe 1000 Most Used Words in Spoken ArabicDeewan Digital Arabic Resource Libraryplease visit our website www.deewaninstitute.com or email us at info@deewaninstitute.comYoutubeFacebookInstagramSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deewanarabic-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tatreez-Palestinian embroidery (Advanced level) 10.05.2022 12p

What do you think when you hear the word Palestine? It probably isn’t "embroidery" but that is what our podcast guest is passionate about. Sara is a student from Italy, is fascinated by Palestine and very keen embroiderer. Listen in to hear about this craft, Palestine and her experience of living in Jordan. The transcription of this episode will be provided in the Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast season 3, along with its translation; this book is available on Amazon and at Deewan institute in Amman - Jordan.To learn more about our curriculum books and our digital library:The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (season one)The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (Season Two)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Beginner level)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Intermediate level)The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Advanced level)The Comprehensive Guide to M.S.A (Beginner level)Everyday Arabic Idioms: عبارات يوميةThe 1000 Most Used Words in Spoken ArabicDeewan Digital Arabic Resource Libraryplease visit our website www.deewaninstitute.com or email us at info@deewaninstitute.comYoutubeFacebookInstagramSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deewanarabic-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy