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Armchair Linguist

by Jenn Sabir

A freelance linguist of old world etymology, symbology and culture tips. Culture & Mediation trained.

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Episodes

  1. Spiritual Artificial Intelligence

    This episode discusses the impact of artificial intelligence mixing with spirituality. Research has shown that a number of factors such as electromagnetic frequency can adversely impact the longevity of such intelligence on humans. For questions, comments, or future posts visit Instagram @jennsabir.

  2. Stoicism and Human Worth

    What is a human life in regards to philosophy?

  3. Unresolvable Conflict

    Today's conflict considers briefly whether conflict can always be resolved. Follow @jennsabir on Instagram for future posts.

  4. Resolving A.I.

    Today's Culture and Conflict moment takes into account the rise of A.I. and whether humans can successfully integrate conflict free. My name is Jenn Sabir and I welcome you to the Armchair Linguist. For further topics, visit also Culture and Conflict on Spotify and Apple. Instagram...

  5. Deep South Dixie Slang

    Today's podcast episode offers a flavor of the American south known as "Dixie." We will practice common idioms and phrases familiar to the southern states. Feel free to share this podcast with your friends, and save it for future practice. Additionally, if you feel so inclined and able to support...

  6. Cultural Spotlight: Egyptian Pharaohs

    Welcome to part two of the 2023 Cultural Spotlight on Ancient Egypt with discussion on pharaohs, mummies, and funerary practices. Please feel free to share this podcast, like, leave a message or comment, and follow us on Instagram @thearmchairlinguist. Thank you for your loyal listenership.

  7. 2023 Cultural Spotlight: Egypt

    Happy 2023 and thank you for your continued listenership. In today's spotlight, we will discuss some facts and information one of the populous countries with some of the richest histories in the Arab world, Egypt. If you like this podcast, feel free to like, share, and drop a comment either here…

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  8. Cultural Spotlight Series: Influential Iranian Leaders of Diplomacy

    In the autumn podcast series, we are discussing facts and information about different countries to build cultural awareness, peace, and global citizenship. Today's episode covers influential Iranian leaders in the area of negotiation, diplomacy, and international conflict. Background music is…

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  9. Influential Iranian Women

    In the autumn podcast series, we will begin discussing facts and information about different countries. Today's episode covers influential Iranian women including: 2003 Noble Peace prize winner Shirin Ebadi, Astrophysicist Professor Alenoush Terian, Military Commander Bibi Maryam Baktari, and...

  10. Cultural Spotlight - Iran

    In the autumn podcast series, we will begin discussing facts and information about different countries. Today's episode will cover brief facts about Iran, with future episodes covering famous leaders, economics, and diplomacy. The source of information is researched through: Central Intelligence...

  11. Building bridges to establish rapport.

    This episode discusses ways to establish peacekeeping bridges with someone you are in conflict with. If you like today's episode click like, share, feel free to comment, and follow on Instagram @thearmchairlinguist or Twitter @JenniferSabir

  12. 3 Common Conflict Trigger Styles

    Common conflict reaction styles that occur when someone is triggered. Visit Instagram @thearmchairlinguist and Twitter @jennifersabir for regular posts on culture, language, and conflict.

  13. 3 Keys to Resolving Conflict

    In this episode we will cover simple yet straightforward effective keys to overcome and conflict in relationships. If you like this episode, feel free to comment, like, subscribe, and follow me on Instagram @thearmchairlinguist

  14. 2022: What do you carry in your cultural suitcase?

    Today's podcast looks at cultural immersion and packing and unpacking our cultural suitcase. If you like this podcast, feel free to share, like, and subscribe. If you have questions or would like to suggest a future podcast topic, feel free to drop me a voice note here, or contact me on Twitter...

  15. 2022: Culture & Language Spotlight: A Wee Bit of Glaswegian Dialect

    Today's podcast focus is a glimpse into the Glaswegian Scots dialect and slang with a wee bit of personal story. Feel free to follow me on Instagram @thearmchairlinguist for future posts and subscribe to this podcast and click the notification bell for future language and culture updates. As...

  16. 2022: Episode: Culture & Conflict

    Today's podcast looks at approaching cultural diversity with conflict awareness whether on a business or personal level. If you like this podcast, feel free to share, like, and subscribe. If you have questions or would like to suggest a future podcast topic, feel free to drop me a voice note…

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  17. 2022: Episode 1- Building Cultural Awareness

    Happy 2022! Thank you for your loyal listenership. In this episode, I discuss the importance of building cultural awareness as well as a mini spotlight on the Arab world. Be sure to like, comment, share, and follow me on Twitter @JenniferSabir or Instagram @thearmchairlinguist for more language…

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  18. #117: Russian phrases for the holidays.

    In today's episode, we cover phrases and words you might use in conversing with others during the holidays. If you are not a native speaker like me, but love the Russian language, feel free to learn alongside me. If you are a native speaker of Russian and wish to offer constructive feedback, feel...

  19. 116: Russian phrases to express "being full/eating too much."

    This episode covers Russian and English phrases on eating too much for non-native speakers. If you are a native speaker and wish to give feedback or anyone wishing to offer future podcast suggestions, follow and contact me on Twitter @JenniferSabir or Instagram or message me here on Anchor....

  20. #115 Uncommon Russian phrases on indifference.

    This episode is for non-native speakers interested in joining me on my Russian language learning for fun. Be advised, today's lesson contains some curse words as part of maintaining authenticity. Feel free to follow me on Instagram @thearmchairlinguist and Twitter @JenniferSabir or leave feedback...

  21. #114: Day 8 of my basic Russian language challenge.

    Today’s podcast covers day 8 of the basic Russian language challenge. Feel free to follow along and practice with me as we continue building upon vocabulary and phrases. If you like my podcasts and have a secure income then consider buying me a cuppa coffee through: ko-fi.com/thearmchairlinguist…

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  22. #113: Day 7 of the basic Russian language challenge.

    Today’s podcast covers day 7 of the basic Russian language challenge. Feel free to follow along and practice with me as we continue building upon vocabulary and phrases. If you like my podcasts and have a secure income then consider buying me a cuppa coffee through: ko-fi.com/thearmchairlinguist…

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  23. #112: Arabic religious expressions.

    Today’s podcast covers common Arabic religious expressions. If you like my podcasts and have a secure income then consider buying me a cuppa coffee through: ko-fi.com/thearmchairlinguist . If you’re financially unable, please RT & share my podcast, leave a voice comment, or DM on any podcast...

  24. #111: Day 6 of my basic Russian language challenge.

    Today’s podcast covers day 6 of the basic Russian language challenge. Feel free to follow along and practice with me as we continue building upon vocabulary and phrases. If you like my podcasts and have a secure income then consider buying me a cuppa coffee through: ko-fi.com/thearmchairlinguist…

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  25. #110: Day 5 of my basic Russian language challenge.

    Today’s podcast covers day 5 of the basic Russian language challenge. Feel free to follow along and practice with me as we continue building upon vocabulary and phrases. If you like my podcasts and have a secure income then consider buying me a cuppa coffee through: ko-fi.com/thearmchairlinguist…

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  26. #109: Day 4 of the basic Russian language challenge.

    Today’s podcast covers day 4 of the basic Russian language challenge. Feel free to follow along and practice with me as we continue building upon vocabulary and phrases. If you like my podcasts and have a secure income then consider buying me a cuppa coffee through: ko-fi.com/thearmchairlinguist…

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  27. 108: Day 3 of my basic Russian language challenge.

    Today’s podcast covers day 3 of the basic Russian language challenge. Follow along with me to learn common words and phrases in Russian and English. If you like my podcasts and have a secure income then consider buying me a cuppa coffee through: ko-fi.com/thearmchairlinguist . If you’re…

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  28. #107: Day 2 Basic Russian Language Challenge.

    Today’s podcast covers Day 2 of the basic Russian language challenge. Follow along with me for 30 days of learning and practicing words, phrases, and other etymological and culture facts about Russian for non-native speakers like me. If you like my podcasts and have a secure income then consider...

  29. 106: Learning Basic Russian

    Today’s podcast covers the day one challenge in learning Basic Russian phrases. If you like my podcasts and have a secure income then consider buying me a cuppa coffee through: ko-fi.com/thearmchairlinguist . If you’re financially unable, please RT & share my podcast, leave a voice comment, or DM...

  30. #105: Arabic phrases practice.

    Today’s podcast covers short Arabic phrases to practice. If you like my podcasts and have a secure income then consider buying me a cuppa coffee through: ko-fi.com/thearmchairlinguist . If you’re financially unable, please RT & share my podcast, leave a voice comment, or DM on any podcast…

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  31. #103: Arabic to English Poetry Series: “Citizen.”

    Today’s podcast is an Arabic and English poem written by Jennifer Sabir. If you like my podcasts and have a secure income then consider buying me a cuppa coffee through: ko-fi.com/thearmchairlinguist . If you’re financially unable, please RT & share my podcast, leave a voice comment, or DM on any...

  32. #102: Poem of resilience.

    A poetry reading in Arabic and English on stories of resilience. If you like my podcasts and have a secure income then consider buying me a cuppa coffee through: ko-fi.com/thearmchairlinguist . If you’re financially unable, please RT & share my podcast, leave a voice comment, or DM on any podcast...

  33. #101 انا Ana “I am” - a poetry reading

    ‎انا Ana “I am” - a poetry reading in Arabic & English by Jennifer Sabir. If you like my podcasts and have a secure income then consider buying me a cuppa coffee through: ko-fi.com/thearmchairlinguist . If you’re financially unable, please RT & share my podcast, leave a voice comment, or DM on…

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  34. #100: Arabic words of frequency.

    In today’s podcast, we will cover approximately 22 Arabic words of frequency. Please share this podcast with your friends and feel free to ask me questions on Twitter @JenniferSabir. Thank you for listening. You can support my podcast for the price of a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/arabicalchemy

  35. #98: Devotional phrases in Arabic.

    In today’s podcast, we discuss Arabic devotional phrases common to native speakers or those of Islamic faith. This podcast lesson is helpful to anyone traveling to the Middle East or interacting professionally or personally with an Arabic speaker to offer respect culturally. Please share this...

  36. #97: How to say “to go” in Arabic.

    Today’s podcast covers conjugating the verb “to go” ذهب in past tense. Please share this podcast with your friends and feel free to ask me questions on Twitter @ArmchairLingist. Thank you for listening. You can support my podcast for the price of a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/arabicalchemy

  37. #96: 1920s to 1950s slang.

    In today’s podcast, we cover slang from the 1920s to 1950s. Please share this podcast with your friends and feel free to ask me questions on Twitter @ArmchairLingist. Thank you for listening. You can support my podcast for the price of a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/arabicalchemy

  38. #95: I am who I am. A brief study on the etymology of “I am.”

    Please share this podcast with your friends and feel free to ask me questions on Twitter @ArmchairLingist. Thank you for listening. You can support my podcast for the price of a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/arabicalchemy

  39. #94: The origin of the word “train” & comparable translations in: Latin, Arabic, French, & Russian.

    In today’s podcast, we learn about the origin of the word “train” and its comparable translation in French, Latin, Russian, and Arabic. Please share this podcast with your friends and feel free to ask me questions on Twitter @ArmchairLingist. Thank you for listening. You can support my podcast…

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  40. #93: Hieroglyphics & Egyptian gods.

    In today’s podcast, we learn about ancient hieroglyphics & Egyptian gods. Please share this podcast with your friends and feel free to ask me questions on Twitter @ArmchairLingist. Thank you for listening. You can support my podcast for the price of a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/arabicalchemy

  41. #92 Arabic casualties & formalities.

    Today’s podcast adds to common Arabic formalities and casual phrases. Please share this podcast with your friends and feel free to ask me questions on Twitter @ArabicAlchemy or Instagram @VirtualArabist. Thank you for listening. You can support my podcast for the price of a coffee at:...

  42. #91: Add to your bite-size Arabic knowledge.

    In today’s podcast, we add vocabulary to your bite-size Arabic knowledge for daily practice. Please share this podcast with your friends and feel free to ask me questions on Twitter @ArabicAlchemy or Instagram @VirtualArabist. Thank you for listening. You can support my podcast for the price of a...

  43. #90 Arabic minute.

    Learn more Arabic vocabulary in just over a minute or so. Please share this podcast with your friends and feel free to ask me questions on Twitter @ArabicAlchemy. Thank you for listening. You can support my podcast for the price of a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/arabicalchemy...

  44. #89: Arabic Vocabulary acquisition

    Please share this podcast with your friends and feel free to ask me questions on Twitter @ArabicAlchemy. Thank you for listening. You can support my podcast for the price of a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/arabicalchemy https://www.redbubble.com/people/jennifersabir/shop

  45. #88: Telling the time in Arabic.

    Today’s podcast is on telling time in Arabic. Please share with your friends and subscribe. Visit me on Instagram @virtualarabist & Twitter @ArabicAlchemy. Thanks for listening.

  46. #87: More Arabic practice vocabulary.

    In today’s podcast, we learn more Arabic practice vocabulary. Please share this podcast with your friends and feel free to ask me questions on Twitter & ArabicAlchemy or Instagram @VirtualArabist. Thank you for listening. You can support my podcast for the price of a coffee at:...

  47. 86: Memorize common Arabic vocabulary & phrases.

    In today’s podcast, we learn common Arabic vocabulary and phrases. Please share this podcast with your friends and feel free to ask me questions on Twitter & ArabicAlchemy or Instagram @VirtualArabist. Thank you for listening. You can support my podcast for the price of a coffee at:...

  48. #85: Translating questions in Arabic.

    In today’s podcast, we learn about using question particles أَ و هل Please share this podcast with your friends and feel free to ask me questions on Twitter @ArabicAlchemy or Instagram @VirtualArabist. Thank you for listening. You can support my podcast for the price of a coffee at:...

  49. #84: Common Arabic names.

    If you like my podcasts and have a secure income then consider buying me a cuppa coffee through: ko-fi.com/arabicalchemy. If you’re financially unable, please RT & share my podcast, or leave me a voice comment or DM on any podcast feedback or questions you might have. You can also follow me on...

  50. #83: How to use “over أكثر مِنَ” and “above فوق” in Arabic.

    Today’s podcast covers فَوقَ و أكْثر مِنَ -How to use”above/over” in Arabic? Please share this podcast with your friends and feel free to ask me questions on Twitter & ArabicAlchemy or Instagram @VirtualArabist. Thank you for listening. You can support my podcast for the price of a coffee at:...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A freelance linguist of old world etymology, symbology and culture tips. Culture & Mediation trained.

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Jenn Sabir

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