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 with other languages like Mandarin and Spanish.

I started out this podcast as a small project to help my students with their Levantine Arabic hearing skills and comprehension. Never in my dreams I had imagined this project would land up in one of the top podcasts and compete with different languages. This achievement would not have been possible without my listeners and subscribers. Thank you so much for all the support!

Now that season 2 has come to an end, I am already gearing up for season 3. If you have any topics or ideas on what you would like to hear next, feel free to drop an email or DM!

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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 Youtube channel. 

Make sure to check out top 20 vocabulary picks below! 

Link to channel: 

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Vocabulary: 

1. Dali3ah / ضليعة: Expert/ thorough 

2. Ajaneb / اجانب: Foreigners 

3. 7ajeh / حاجة: Need 

4. Mo7eet / محيط: Ocean but in this context it means surrounding 

5. Bi2ah / بيئة: Environment 

6. Mo7asaleh / محصلة: Result or guide 

7. Awal / أول: First

8. Ebde3 / إبداع: Creativity 

9. Majel / مجال: Field 

10. Tawasol / تواصل: Communication 

11. Staw7et / ستوحات: Inspired 

12. Ejtime3 / إجتماع: Meeting 

13. Masra7 / مسرح: Theater 

14. 3ared / عرض: Show or discount 

15. Deefo / ضيفه: Add to it 

16. Kha-shbeh / خشبة: Wood or stage 

17. Byinshere7 / بينشرح: Opens up 

18. Bawred / بورد: Cool down 

19. Fokhar / فخار: Poultry

20. Fakher / فخر: Proud

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 and treated with care by everyone on campus. SETA was founded in September 2019, and club president Lynn Wahab my guest today in this episode, is keen to foster partnerships not only to transform the AUB cats' feeding schedule, but to influence every aspect of their wellbeing. 

You will find the fill script with translation on our website. https://nasmaofny.com/podcasts/

Social Media Links

• SETA (student club)
• • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seta_aub/
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AUB.SETA/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/setaaub
• AUB Cats (volunteers from all the community - including students and staff)
• • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aubcats/
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AUBcats/

Donation Links

• GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-pledge-for-bliss-street-cats
• For local donations: at AUB Main Gate, donations can be dropped in an envelope labeled ‘SETA’ in the neighborhood initiative box

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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 is very rare in today's world. 

Watch Paola's reel with different yoga positions in Arabic: 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CQYYNSbjN9t/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Website: https://darelyoga.com/en/

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20 Vocabulary picks: 

1. Aghlab / أغلب: Most

2. Ma Khaso / ما خاصه: Not related 

3. Di2et nafes / دقة نفس: Shortness of breathe 

4. Wad3iyet / وضعيات: Positions 

5. Waja3 b el-jesim / وجع بالجسم: Body pains 

6. Manasah / منصة: Platform 

7. Ymerso / يمارسو: They practice 

8. Yshterko / يشتركو: They participate 

9. Jeze2 / جزء: Part 

10. Ta3dilet / تعديلات: Adjustments 

11. As3ar Minkhefdah / أسعار منخفضة: Discounted-low prices

12. Gherbeh / غربة: Expatriation 

13. Asemeh el-wad3iyet / أسامي الوضعيات: Position names

14. Emkenyeh / امكانية: Possibility 

15. Ytab2oha / يطبقها: To put it together 

16. Na2es / نقص: Shortage 

17. 7ayalah shi / حيلة شي: Anything 

18. Thaqafte / ثقافتي: My culture 

19. Tarjamah / ترجمة: Translation 

20. Shar3iyeh / شرعية: Legal or official 

Music by: Stay Young

by Nick Petrov

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.

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https://www.instagram.com/dolola.publishing/

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https://www.dololapublishing.com

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20 Vocabulary picks: 

1. Shrikte / شريكاتي: My partner 

2. Dirasetna el-3olyah / دراستنا العلية: Graduate School

3. Nekhla2 / نخلق: To be born but in this context to create 

4. M7awatin / محاوطين: Surrounded 

5. Aghane / أغاني: Songs

6. Bitghane / بتغني: To sing 

7. Ebnon / إبنن: Their son

8. Binton / بنتن: Their daughter 

9. Walad / ولد: Kid 

10. Yesta3mel / يستعمل: To use 

11. Mateen / متين: Strong 

12. Ydayen / يضاين: Lasts 

13. Bizeto / بيزتو: He throws it 

14. Bye32od 3le / بيقعد عليه: Sits on it

15. Byemshe 3le / بيمشي عليه: Walks on it 

16. Khaza2eto / خذقذه: Ripped it 

17. Alet mose2iyeh shar2eyeh / قالات موسيقية شرقية: Oriental instruments 

18. Ma2to3ah / مقطوعة: Clip 

19. 3id Miled/ عيد ميلاد: Birthday but also Christmas 

20. Msana3 / مصنع: Made in 

Music by: Stay Young

by Nick Petrov

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 likely to attempt suicide. 

Jinan recently published a book for kids called “Tiny Polly”. The story of a brave bullied chicken who just wants acceptance. Her mission is to bring awareness to bullying and educate kids about acceptance.

Buy "Tiny Polly"

https://www.amazon.com/Tiny-Polly-story-brave-chicken/dp/9953054177 

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20 Vocabulary picks: 

1. Enta2alet / انتقلت: Moved (locations)

2. Tarjem / ترجم: Translate 

3. Tfare2na / تفرقنا: Differentiates us

4. Shakel / شكل: Looks or appearances 

5. Byet3atah / بيتعطى: Interacts 

6. Tanamor / تنمر: Bullying 

7. Shakhes / شخص: Person

8. Lon teneh / لون ثاني: Different color 

9. Taw3iyeh / توعية: Awareness 

10. Ta2siro / تأثيره: Its effects 

11. Bidor osto / بدور قصته: The story revolves around or about 

12. Djejeh / دجاجة: Chicken 

13. Kaleb / كلب: Dog 

14. Sahar el-layleh / سهر الليالي: Long sleepless nights 

15. Nes / ناس: People

16. Rje3tilo / رجعتله: Returned to him 'it'

17. Akhad w 3ata / أخد و عطى: Give and take- back and fourth

18. Rafesh / رفش: Shovel 

19. Ada2 el-tafasil/ أدق التفاصيل: Tiniest details 

20. Ta3ate / تعاطي: Treatment 

Music by: Stay Young

by Nick Petrov

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.

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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 our Top 20 Vocabulary picks from this episode below. 

Check out Alia's work below: 

https://manifestde.com/pages/about-us

https://www.instagram.com/riveroftruthcup/

https://www.instagram.com/manifestdesign/

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https://freesound.org/people/SoundFlakes/sounds/413732/

https://freesound.org/people/Migfus20/sounds/559835/

Vocabulary:

1. Kawanet/ كونت: I formed

2. Rasa-khet/ رسخت: Firmed or established 

3. Thaqafeh/ ثقافة: Culture

4. Fatrah Mo3ayaneh/ فترة معينة: Specific time 

5. Jeel/ جيل: Generation 

6. Bi2ah/ بيئة: Environment 

7. Nekhtere3/ نخترع: Invent 

8. Yistaqteb- Ykhazen- Yestaw3eb/ يستقطب - يخزن - يستوعب: Absorb or understand 

9. Nasharet/ نشرت: Published or posted 

10. Mojtama3/ مجتمع: Society 

11. Ghaleteh el-asesiyeh/ غلطتي الأساسية: Main-major mistake 

12. No2tet ta7awol/ نقطت تحول: Turning point 

13. Zaghtotah/ زغتوتة: Small or young comes from sghireh

14. Kitmen/ كتمان: Keeping something silent or secretive 

15. Bidaweh/ بضوي: Lights up

16. Shaghfeh/ شغفي: My passion 

17. 3adeleh/ عدالة: Justice 

18. Mostad3af/ مستضعف: Weakened

19. Qa2ed/ قائد: Leader

20. Adiyeh Inseniyeh/ قضية إنسانية: A humanitarian issue

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 of the podcast. 

Also, full script of this episode in Arabic & English available on our website. 

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https://freesound.org/people/SoundFlakes/sounds/413732/

https://freesound.org/people/Migfus20/sounds/559835/

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/ https://www.instagram.com/girlsonwheelsuae/

Make sure to check out our Top 20 Vocabulary picks from this episode below. 

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Music by: Stay Young

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Vocabulary:

1. Nade/ نادي: Gym or club

2. Mashro3/ مشروع: Project 

3. Tkaser 7alak/ حالك تكسر: To break 

4. Khalfiyeh Riyadiyeh/ خلفية رياضية: Sports background or physical fitness background 

5. Menfeyeh/ منفية: Isolated 

6. Nashatat/ نشاطات: Activities 

7. Nasher/ نشر: Post

8. Nsh-je3/ نشجع: Support 

9. Ted3amo/ تدعمو: You support 

10. Bighat el-nazar/ بغت النظر: Regardless 

11. Kalset/ كلسات: Socks 

12. Drus majeneyeh/ دروس مجانية: Free Lessons 

13. Dar-reb/ درب: Coaching 

14. 3er2et ejro/ عرقت اجرو: His leg was sweating 

15. Bi7efele/ بحفلي: Rubs 

16. N2a-le3/ نقلع: To flourish 

17. Estedaftek/ استضافتك: For your feature 

18. Dawe/ ضوي: To shine or light on

19. Bitmeres/ بتمارس: I practice

20. Titwasal/ تتواصل: Communicate 

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: https://www.sheblossomsblog.com/

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Music by: Stay Young

by Nick Petrov

Azan sound is by Mehdi Yarrahi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDd4N_J6A1Q

Vocabulary:

1. 7ale/ حالي: My self 

2. Wasilet tawasol/ وسيلة تواصل: A tool for communication

3. Bikhsos/ بخصوص: Regarding or in regards

4. Khayar/ خيار: Choice

5. Fish khel2e/ فيش خلقي: I vent

6. Dekeneh/ دكانة: Delli

7. Ara-reit/ قررت: I decided

8. Lahjeh/ لهجة: Accent 

9. Entime2/ إنتماء: Belonging

10. Mawdo3/ موضوع: Topic or subject

11. Balad/ بلد: Country

12. 3aylte/ عيلتي: My family

13. 3ala fikrah/ على فكرة: By the way

14. Bil 3akes/ بالعكس: To the contrary or in fact

15. Aldeen/ ألدين: The religion

16. So2al/ سؤال: Question

17. Aktar/ أكتر: More

18. Mish Darore/ مش دروري: Not important 

19. Hadaf/ هدف: Goal

20. Minon/ منن: From them or from it