Levantine Arabic, made easier
by Carol Haidar
Welcome to my Levantine Arabic, made easier podcast (music) I'm your host Carol Haidar founder of Nasma of NY. In this series you're gonna hear true bilingual stories from across the globe. Stories shared by my students, friends, and myself. Stories of love, travel, food, culture, family secrets, politics, and destination unknown. This Arabic podcast is for intermediate level learners but if you get lost don't worry we will be checking in throughout the story.
Episodes
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Thank You!
Thank you so much for listening to Nasma Of NY's Levantine Arabic Podcast! We just want to tell you know that our podcast has ranked in the list of Top 10 Podcasts in countries like Netherlands, Sweden, Lebanon, and Italy! We're in the top ranks among language learning, and so we're competing…
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Episode 44: Learn Levantine Arabic with Hiba
If you look up Youtube channels to learn Levantine Arabic, you will stumble upon a very popular and known channel named Learn Lebanese Arabic with Heba with 17k+ subscribers. If you've learnt something about the suburbs of Beirut, then the credit goes to Hiba for showing it to you through her...
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Episode 43: AUB Cats
Cats have made the AUB campus their home for more than 30 years. As families fled the country during the war, many left their pets behind. AUB became the go-to-dump spot for abandoning cats. Since then, the population has grown and become a day-to-day reality for AUB students. AUB cats are loved...
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Episode 42: Dar El-Yoga
Paola Atallah, worked in large companies for a couple of years until she started feeling tensions and pain in her body. But very quickly yoga became a genuine lifestyle. What struck me about Paola's website and her social media platforms was her determination to use and speak ONLY in Arabic. This...
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Episode 41: Dolola
Can you believe that there are no children's songbooks in Arabic? Lara and Maria, two Lebanese moms living in France created a product that did not exist. Lebanese Songbooks for kids. Follow Dolola publications on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dolola.publishing/ Order Arabic sound books…
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Episode 40: Tiny Polly
In the US One out of every five students report being bullied. Students who experience bullying are at increased risk for depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, lower academic achievement, and dropping out of school. Students who experienced bullying or cyberbullying are nearly 2 times more...
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Episode 39: Let's Visit the Philippines
Frances Timog from my Levantine Arabic Masterclass talks to us about his neighborhood, best eating spots, and his favorite meals. You can find the full script of this episode in both English and Arabic on our website. Thanks Frances for providing the original and translated script. Script:...
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Episode 38: River of Truth
Alia Bazzi is the founder of Manifest Design Inc. is a Michigan-based company that was founded in 2012. As a Muslim Arab-American, Alia's aim is to help create a strong bond between children and Imam Al-Hussain (pbuh), the same way they look at superheroes as inspiration. Make sure to check out…
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Episode 37: It's not a Conflict
We recorded and edited this episode in less than 48 hours because I wasn't sure how long Qassem will be alive due to nonstop Israeli air strikes. Qassem from Gazza, Palestine shared his story with us about his life Palestine. For the verb first time, I read his story in English in the second part...
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Episode 36: Girls on Wheels
Founder of Girls on Wheels Lina Al Kassem is Uniting & empowering women on rollers, skateboards, bicycles & motorbikes. Listen to this wonderful episode & support their mission by buying a pair of socks! Check out Lina's work below: https://www.instagram.com/girlsonwheelslb/...
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Episode 35: Arabic is a Great Tool
I met Erika on Instagram, she is one of my VERY supportive followers and later a great friend. Erika has a great passion to Arabic and the Arab culture. In this Episode we talk about the Arabic language and how Arabic could be used as a great tool. Check out Erika's blog:...
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Episode 34: 10 German words & 10 Spanish words derived from Arabic
I met Ikhlas on Instagram. She is a German & Arabic teacher living in Germany. Ikhlas is an author to two books. In this episode she shares 10 German words that are derived from Arabic while I share 10 Spanish words. We had a wonderful time recording this episode together and I hope you enjoy it…
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Episode 33: Ramadan's Feast
In this episode I will introduce you to my family's Ramadan feast. What my mother cooks and I will share with you my favourite family recipes. Great way to learn food in a fun way. Most of the words I will be sharing, can be found in Book 3- Nawartona- Lesson 5- Section A. Make sure to check out...
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Episode 32: We Never Left
Loulwa Khoury is a New York based filmmaker & film editor who was born and raised in Beirut. She recently edited her first award-nominated feature documentary Paradise Without People (2019) & now she is directing and editing her own film "We Never Left"- the Lebanese Expat Revolution Documentary....
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Episode 31: University for Seniors members: Suma & Hassan
Advanced Episode: 10 years ago, the American University of Beirut launched a very unique program that remains unique in the Middle East- University for Seniors. Today's seniors want to remain intellectually challenged and socially engaged, actively contributing to their community. I spoke with…
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Episode 30: My Daily Routine
This episode is great for beginners and intermediate level learners. I talk about my daily routine and introduce new verbs and nouns as I speak. Make sure to check out our Top 20 Vocabulary picks from this episode below. Join our Conversational Classes:...
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Episode 29: Zodiac Signs- Part 2
My sister Noor and talk about Zodiac signs in Arabic and their characteristics. It's a great way to learn months of the year and a lot of adjectives! Make sure to check out our Top 20 Vocabulary picks from this episode below. Join our Conversational Classes:...
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Big Announcement!
Join our Conversational Classes: https://nasmaofny.com/adult-group-conversation-class/ Join our Levantine Masterclass: https://nasmaofny.com/online-course-membership/ Get the eBook: https://nasmaofny.com/adult-textbooks/ Follow us on Instagram…
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Episode 28: Zodiac Signs- Part 1
My sister Noor and talk about Zodiac signs in Arabic and their characteristics. It's a great way to learn months of the year and a lot of adjectives! Make sure to check out our Top 20 Vocabulary picks from this episode below. Join our Levantine Masterclass:...
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Episode 27: How I Cure my World by Zobaida Falah
Zobaida Falah created Cure with a goal to "Make Healthy Taste Good". In this episode Zobaida talks about her business, her grandmothers recipe, and how she started her business from the ground up. Get your cure bar here: https://cureyourworld.com Make sure to check out our Top 20 Vocabulary picks...
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Episode 26: 7 Steps to Create a Killer Instagram Account
In this episode Mariam Nabbout founder of Kezbara, The Kezbara Studio, and cohost of Sundays with Mariam & Lily podcast walks us through the 7 steps to create a killer Instagram account. Follow Mariam at: https://www.instagram.com/kezbara/ and https://www.instagram.com/thekezbarastudio/ . Make…
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Episode 25: A Suicide without a Note
This episode is intended for mature audiences. This episode can be triggering such as emotional and suicidal. I'm not a therapist or a doctor. If you need support please talk to someone professional. I would consider this episode as advanced but don't forget to scroll down and check our top 20...
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Episode 24: Face Yoga with Chloe
Certified face yoga instructor, Chloe Hourani known on Instagram as @faceyogawithchloe discusses in this episode everything you need to know about face yoga. Friends I've tried it myself and face yoga does miracles! The best thing about it is that, all you need is your clean hands to practice...
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Episode 23: University for Seniors
10 years ago, the American University of Beirut launched a very unique program that remains unique in the Middle East- University for Seniors. Today's seniorswant to remain intellectually challenged and socially engaged, actively contributing to their community. Our seniors are accomplished,...
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Episode 22: My Blindness is a Blessing
I've been following Sara for few years now & she is an inspiration to me and to many women. She is one strong willed woman who has exemplified overcoming her disability through success. Sara Minkara became legally blind when she was 7 years old and there is a lot to learn from her. In this…
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Episode 21: Interview with Mark Hachem
Welcome to the 1st episode of Levantine Arabic, made easier season 2. In this episode I interview Mark Hachem, we spoke about his video that went viral, how did he start, and what are his coming plans. Below are some vocabularies that we used throughout the episode. Find Mark Hachem: INSTAGRAM:...
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Nasma of NY Presents: Levantine Arabic, made easier Season 2
Welcome to season 2 of Levantine Arabic, made easier. In this season I will interview successful and interesting bilingual guests. This podcast is great for intermediate level learners and also great for anyone who is interested in learning Arabic. if you get lost don't worry we will be checking…
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BONUS Episode: Saint Barbara Day
Saint Barbara is known in the Eastern Orthodox Church as the Great Martyr Barbara. She was an early Christian Lebanese and Greek saint and martyr. Accounts place her in the 3rd century in Heliopolis Phoenicia, present-day Baalbek, Lebanon. My friend Tania shares St. Barbara's story. Join our...
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Episode 20: 10 things to do to keep your brain healthy
In this episode Michel from @the.brainer.online *Instagram link below*, discusses 10 things we could do to keep our brain healthy! Follow Michel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.brainer.online/ Books recommended by Michel: 1. Brain Food by Dr. Lisa Mosconi 2. Change your brain, change...
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Episode 19: Dating in NYC
I interviewed my student Jonathan and we discussed his experience in dating in NYC. We spoke about his favorite dating App., the pros & cons of dating online, and his craziest date ever! Join our Levantine Masterclass: https://nasmaofny.com/online-course-membership/ Get the eBook:...
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Episode 18: Family & Family Members
Very little is ever mentioned about one important and beautiful thing in the Middle Eastern Culture- the strength of the Arab family. At the end of the episode I will to teach you how to say family members. To view "Family Members" in Arabic head over to our website nasmaofny.com and click...
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Episode 17: Shifting your Lifestyle
In this episode I interview my friend Ruba. Ruba talks about how she decided to shift her lifestyle. We discuss eating healthy and setting tiny goals first. Join our Levantine Masterclass: https://nasmaofny.com/online-course-membership/ Follow us on Instagram:...
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Episode 16: What is Micro-aggression?
What is micro-aggression? In this episode I talk about different examples of micro-aggression and if it happens how to correct it. Join our Levantine Masterclass: https://nasmaofny.com/online-course-membership/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levantinearabic_bynasmaofny/…
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Episode 15: 15 Useful *Funny Phrases* in Arabic
This is episode 15 part 2 with my student Malik. We discuss 15 funny phrases we use in our daily conversations. I have attached the page from my book where we introduce these phrases. Enroll in our Levantine Masterclass: https://nasmaofny.com/online-course-membership/ To purchase eBook 3:...
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Episode 14: 10 Lebanese Proverbs
In this Episode my student Malik and I discuss 10 Lebanese proverbs from my Book. Book 3- Nawartona- Lesson 4. Join our Levantine Masterclass: https://nasmaofny.com/online-course-membership/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com Follow our Youtube channel:...
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Episode 13: 4 ways curiosity makes some people highly successful
In this episode 13 we discuss: 4 ways curiosity makes some people highly successful. You will find the script with translation on my website: www.nasmaofny.com Levantine Masterclass: https://nasmaofny.com/online-course-membership/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levantinearabic_bynasmaofny/...
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Episode 12: 10 Emotional Needs Humans Need
I invited my friend Tania, a university professor at AUB and Tania will discuss 10 emotional needs that humans needs and what happens when these needs are not met. Join my Levantine Masterclass: https://nasmaofny.com/online-course-membership/ Full script with translation on our website:...
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Episode 11: A Phrase is Worth a Thousand Words
In this Episode I talk about beauty of learning Arabic, famous Levantine phrases used in the Middle East, and I invited my Ozge to talk about her experience in learning a different dialect and she also shares her favorite phrases. Follow us on Instagram: @Levantinearabic_bynasmaofny Enroll to our...
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Episode 10: Ya Habibi Ya Lebnen
On August 4, 2020 an explosion took place at the Beirut port. Killing more than 150 people, injuring more than 6,000 people, and leaving more than 300,000 homeless. An explosion that took the attention of the whole world. Destroyed houses, memories, dreams and hopes- that if there was really any...
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Episode 9: Your career is your future, would you follow your dream or your parents dream?
Should parents choose a career of their kids? Or should you follow your own path and dream? I also talk about different culture and their vision of different majors. My student Leda and I talk about our personal experiences in episode 9. To enroll to our Levantine Masterclass:...
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Episode 8: 4 Tiny Habits for Better Time Management
Check our Levantine Masterclass on www.nasmaofny.com Registration is OPEN! Did you know that we spend 28 years sleeping & 7 years trying to fall asleep and couple more year on social media- life is too short & time is valuable. In this episode I talk about 4 tiny habits for better time…
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Episode 7: The City of Cats
My Korean student Brian joined me in this Episode to talk about one of our cities; Istanbul. Brian has been studying Arabic with me for less than a year. Check out our Levantine Masterclass launching August 1st. Visit www.nasmaofny.com to subscribe for free. Follow us on Instagram for daily great...
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Episode 6: Tram #28
This episode is the closet to my heart. I talk about my favorite New Year's Ever destination. It has great vocabularies and also an awesome itinerary. Special thanks to https://kabbalisticvillage.com for music!
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Episode 5: Finding the taste of home away from home
My student Mike shares his way of finding the taste of home when he was away from home. To improve your vocabulary skills we uploaded the original script with the translation :) Many of these vocabularies are found in our books. Follow us on Instagram: Levantine Arabic, made easier by Nasma...
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Episode 4: How to heal from a loss
In this episode I will share my personal experience and tips on how to heal from a loss. This is a levantine bilingual podcast and you will find the original script with translation on my website: www.nasmaofny.com Follow us on Instagram Levantine Arabic, made easier by nasma Big thanks to...
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Episode 3: Middle Eastern Weddings
My student and I will share our experiences with Middle Eastern weddings! You will find the original transcript with the translation on our website: www.nasmaofny.com Subscribe to our Instagram page: Levantine Arabic, made easier by Nasma of NY Special thank to https://kabbalisticvillage.com for...
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Episode 2: Lebanese Breakfast
This episode will definitely make you hungry! I will be talking about my favorite Lebanese breakfast! Subscribe to our Youtube channel: Levantine Arabic, made easier Follow us on Instagram @ Levantine Arabic, made easier by Nasma of NY Visit our website to check the script with translation! Check...
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Episode 1: 10 Interesting Facts About Lebanon
Find full script with translation on my website: www.nasmaofny.com Follow us on instagram: Levantine Arabic, made easier by nasma Follow us on Youtube: Levantine Arabic, made easier Big shout out to : https://kabbalisticvillage.com for music! You are awesome
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Levantine Arabic, made easier
Welcome to my Levantine Arabic, made easier podcast (music) I'm your host Carol Haidar founder of nasma. In this series you're gonna hear true bilingual stories from across the globe. Stories shared by my students, friends, and myself. Stories of love, travel, food, culture, family secrets,...
About this show
Welcome to my Levantine Arabic, made easier podcast (music) I'm your host Carol Haidar founder of Nasma of NY. In this series you're gonna hear true bilingual stories from across the globe. Stories shared by my students, friends, and myself. Stories of love, travel, food, culture, family secrets, politics, and destination unknown. This Arabic podcast is for intermediate level learners but if you get lost don't worry we will be checking in throughout the story.
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Carol Haidar