Levantine Arabic with Maha
Levantine Arabic with Maha
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LAW Vs IZA: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE IN ARABIC? (Levantine Arabic)
In this video, I explain the difference between these two words, both of which mean 'if' but are used in different contexts. I give examples in Arabic and English to help you practice and understand when to use each one. This video is great for beginners and intermediate learners who want to improve their Arabic grammar and listening skills. Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more Arabic lessons!
Let me know in the comments if you have questions, and share examples of sentences with 'law' and 'iza'!
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Check out my Podcast to practice your listening and improve your comprehension:
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Tips 💡:
• Daily Routine 👂: Make the listening a part of your daily routine, on your way to work, during a break, or before bed.
• Take Notes ✍: Try to take notes of any new vocabulary or phrases you hear during the third listening with the translation.
• Review 📖: I recommend you review your notes and practice using the new vocabulary in sentences to reinforce your learning.
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Additional Tips for Diary Writing: ✍✍👇👇
• Consistency: Try to write daily, even if it’s just a few sentences.
• Use New Vocabulary: Incorporate new words and phrases you learned from the podcast into your diary entries.
• Review and Reflect: Periodically review your old entries to see your progress and reinforce your learning.
Daily listening will steadily improve your Arabic listening skills and expand your vocabulary.
#arabiclessons #languagelearning #practicelisteningskills #levantinearabic #lebanesearabic
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Levantine Arabic Podcast -Transportation in Lebanon Vs. Russia +subs (Int. Level)
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Hey everyone, it’s Maha! In today’s episode, I’m talking about transportation-how people get around in Lebanon vs. Russia. I’ll share what options we have from taxis to buses to the metro, and what it’s like getting around in each place. Plus, I’ll chat about the little cultural differences that make each experience unique. It’s a great chance to PRACTICE YOUR LISTENING as I’ll be speaking only...
A LEVANTINE ARABIC LISTENING PRACTICE- MY FLIGHT TO RUSSIA (+SUBS)
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In this video I speak only in Levantine Arabic to help you get used to the language and be more familiar with the way we speak in Lebanon. I talk about why I left Lebanon and came to Russia. Tips 💡: • Daily Routine 👂: Make the listening a part of your daily routine, on your way to work, during a break, or before bed. • Take Notes ✍: Try to take notes of any new vocabulary or phrases you hear du...
Levantine Arabic Podcast- Lebanon’s Seasons +subs (Int. Level)
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In this episode, I’m sharing a bit of Lebanese life during winter and what makes it unique! We’ll talk about how we prepare for the cold season, from bringing out warm carpets and clothes🧤🧣 to switching our clocks ⌚. I’ll also talk about Lebanon’s four seasons and share a few things about my favorite time of the year🍂🌼. If you’re learning Arabic, this is a fun way to practice listening 👂while l...
6 ESSENTIAL FILLER WORDS IN ARABIC!
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In this video, I’ll teach you 6 common filler words that native speakers use all the time. Whether you’re practicing conversations or just want to improve your listening skills, these words will help you sound more fluent! I also use some Arabic examples throughout the video to help with your listening practice. Don’t forget to subscribe for more tips on learning Arabic!" 📌 Words covered: يعني ...
Learn Arabic While Listening +subs
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If you CAN'T READ ARABIC check the PDF FILE below with LATIN ARABIC SCRIPT. 👇👇👇👇 Get podcast transcript (PDF) here: 👇 drive.google.com/file/d/1ezuZT8C79ZPjxQnpLkC06YUUzEYwFUFc/view?usp=sharing In this video I share the importance of listening when learning a new language such as Arabic, and I speak only in Levantine Arabic to help you get used to the language and be more familiar with the way w...
Ask About Time in Arabic + A Fun Lebanese Stereotype! (subs)
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In this video, I’ll teach you how to ask two questions: “What time is it?” and “What time?” in Arabic in the Levantine dialect! I’ll also tell you about a fun stereotype about Lebanese people and their timing habits. 😄 I’ll speak a bit in Arabic in the beginning to help you practice your listening and I’ll talk about how so many Lebanese people are now displaced from their homes in the south an...
Levantine Arabic Listening Practice- War in Lebanon +subs
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In this video, I share how challenging this time is for us in Lebanon due to the current circumstances. "If you'd like to DONATE to those in need, please visit the link below: 👇" fundahope.com/en/campaigns/houses-for-displaced-people
Levantine Arabic Podcast- Language Learning Tips +subs (Int. Level)
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For this episode, I'll be sharing some language learning tips to help you make more progress and learn more effectively. If you CAN'T READ ARABIC check the PDF FILE below with LATIN ARABIC SCRIPT. 👇👇👇👇 Get podcast transcript (PDF) here: 👇 drive.google.com/file/d/1FnJ6ikA8KcQe_qazI5foa1MPiylPAv-g/view?usp=sharing If the pace is TOO SLOW, feel free to increase the speed. You can also click on "SH...
Learn Popular Lebanese Slang | Arabic Expressions Explained
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In this video, we'll explore some of the most common slang words and phrases used in everyday Lebanese Arabic. ⭐We'll cover expressions like 👇👇: "Shou fi ma fi" (What's up?) "Yalla" (Hurry up, let's go) "Wallah" (I swear) "Tamam" (Very good) "Tayyeb" (Fine, alright) "Mbala" (Yes, indeed) "Inshallah" (God willing) "Al Hamdulilah" (Thank God) Whether you're a language learner or just curious abou...
How to say goodbye in Lebanese Arabic
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🌟 8 Ways to Say Goodbye in Lebanon! 🌟 Did you know that in Lebanon, we have at least 8 different ways to say goodbye? Each expression carries its own meaning and is used in different contexts, reflecting the richness of our culture. In this video, I'll guide you through these unique phrases, explaining when and how to use each one. Plus, you'll get a glimpse into our Arab culture along the way!...
Levantine Arabic Podcast- Pros and Cons of remote work + subs (Int. Level)
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In this episode, I’ll be talking about the pros and cons of remote work based on my experience as an online Arabic tutor . If you CAN'T READ ARABIC check the PDF FILE below with LATIN ARABIC SCRIPT. 👇👇👇👇 Get podcast transcript (PDF) here: 👇 drive.google.com/file/d/1r-mnLSSw4dKqYxC5_nj6hEkouQj5yU8F/view?usp=sharing If the pace is TOO SLOW, feel free to increase the speed. You can also click on "...
Levantine Arabic Podcast- The Arabic Tradition of Visiting Friends +subs (Int. Level)
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In this podcast, I'll share a bit about our traditions in Lebanon when we visit family and friends 👨‍👨‍👧‍👧 . From the warm hospitality ☕🍽️ to the unwritten rules of what to do and what to avoid, these customs play a big role in our culture. Whether it's offering coffee or bringing a gift 🎁, I'll tell you about it all. I'd also love to hear about your traditions and how you welcome visitors in y...
How to say Good Luck in Arabic? + En/Fr/Ru subs
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In this video, I will teach you how to say good luck in 3 different ways in the Levantine dialect, and I'm gonna tell you a bit about the Arab culture and why we don't believe in Luck :) 🍀 Tell me more about how you say good luck in your language :) 🌎 Subscribe to get new weekly episodes of my Podcast only in Arabic (with subtitles) to practice your listening👂👂 👇👇👇 ua-cam.com/play/PLdFTQbjz9zlC...
Levantine Arabic Podcast- How many Languages Do I Speak? +subs (Int. Level)
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Levantine Arabic Podcast- How many Languages Do I Speak? subs (Int. Level)
Levantine Arabic Podcast- Lebanese Cuisine & My Favorite Food + subs (Int. Level)
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Levantine Arabic Podcast- Lebanese Cuisine & My Favorite Food subs (Int. Level)
Levantine Arabic Podcast- Random talk about my work & my day + subs (Int. Level)
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Levantine Arabic Podcast- Random talk about my work & my day subs (Int. Level)

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @סטאס
    @סטאס 3 години тому

    Маха, привет, спасибо большое за уроки. Ты можешь, пожалуйста, писать звук погромче?

    • @LevantineArabicwithMaha
      @LevantineArabicwithMaha 2 години тому

      @@סטאס привет пожалуйста :) да я постараюсь 😊

    • @סטאס
      @סטאס 2 години тому

      @LevantineArabicwithMaha спасибо тебе большое, слушал все твои подкасты. Про транспорт понял почти всё даже. Могу писать по английски, или неважно?

    • @LevantineArabicwithMaha
      @LevantineArabicwithMaha 2 години тому

      @סטאס молодец!! Неважно я понимаю :) у меня средный уровен (я думаю😅)

  • @brettmuir5679
    @brettmuir5679 13 годин тому

    ana ru7t bilibnan 9 shoofit kiif lubnaniin mjnoonee'een ana b7b allubnaan 9 bdii roo7 hnaak kmaan marra (Sorry my arabic is horrible)

    • @LevantineArabicwithMaha
      @LevantineArabicwithMaha 12 годин тому

      @@brettmuir5679 haha noo it's not I understood. We say (majanin irregular plural) and when you want to say and you say wa و don't use number 9 it's confusing :) yala nshala bteje 3a lebnen areeban :) great job!

  • @levantine_arabic
    @levantine_arabic День тому

    teşekkürler maha çok güzel

  • @JensPuller
    @JensPuller День тому

    I've been trying to make progress with the language for a few years now, but so far I've had little success. With your channel I can see light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you very much.

    • @LevantineArabicwithMaha
      @LevantineArabicwithMaha День тому

      @@JensPuller oooh I'm so happy to read this :) you have no idea :) keep going language learning is a long journey :)

  • @didierdidi4624
    @didierdidi4624 2 дні тому

    لو عرفتك من قبل كان حسنت اكتر بكتير. شكرا 🙏

  • @robwijmer8311
    @robwijmer8311 2 дні тому

    لو كنت شفت هالفيديو من قبل، كنت فهمت هالموض ع احسا. فشكرا كتير.

  • @Delphine-h5m
    @Delphine-h5m 2 дні тому

    Merci pour tous ces exemples Maha

  • @vinarisak7738
    @vinarisak7738 2 дні тому

    شكرًا على الدرس المهم. انبسطت بشوفتك بخير.

  • @AnaMaria-vg7tx
    @AnaMaria-vg7tx 4 дні тому

    I enjoy listening to your Podcast ❤ you manage to make everything easier and so I can understand a lot🌸

  • @brettmuir5679
    @brettmuir5679 4 дні тому

    "ana hayawaan mutawahish" "anjaad?" "walla, ju3aan ktiir ana"

  • @rowanlovell7225
    @rowanlovell7225 5 днів тому

    Thank you! An idea for an episode, about outdoors and activities around Lebanon

  • @Delphine-h5m
    @Delphine-h5m 5 днів тому

    Bzone faransa metle Russia ayne nahel. Fii metro, bus, kitar, taxi fii modone ktir. Sway rhali. Bas sahel wa mourih . Nes bysefero bedoune seyara bil madina. Assab bil "tabéa" achene ma fii kil el nahel ounik.

    • @LevantineArabicwithMaha
      @LevantineArabicwithMaha 3 дні тому

      Ah bravo fhemet. Azdek bel day'aa الضيعة (village) el na'el as'aab men l madine mazbout.

  • @jamesweeks7102
    @jamesweeks7102 5 днів тому

    Thank you. I will book a session with you

  • @jamesweeks7102
    @jamesweeks7102 5 днів тому

    How can I contact you for classes? Please let me know

  • @jamesweeks7102
    @jamesweeks7102 5 днів тому

    I love your podcasts. Do you offer language classes directly. Please let me know.

  • @AnaMaria-vg7tx
    @AnaMaria-vg7tx 6 днів тому

    Good explanation with good examples❤ merciiii🌸

  • @vinarisak7738
    @vinarisak7738 6 днів тому

    يا حرام! قلبي عليكم يا ناس اللبنانية. الله يسلمكم ويحفظكم

  • @leonardoantoniofecurybraga9042
    @leonardoantoniofecurybraga9042 7 днів тому

    👏👏👏

  • @AnaMaria-vg7tx
    @AnaMaria-vg7tx 8 днів тому

    Very useful, really!! ❤

  • @BramNguyen
    @BramNguyen 8 днів тому

    I’m learning Arabic in Egypt - in their dialect. I understand you fairly well, however. You speak very clearly so this is helpful, thank you.

    • @LevantineArabicwithMaha
      @LevantineArabicwithMaha 8 днів тому

      I'm happy to hear this :) Yes it's not the same but there are common words as they both have the same origin: the modern standard Arabic :) and even if you use this dialect they will understand you in Egypt :)

  • @ni3ma1245
    @ni3ma1245 8 днів тому

    Another great lesson! Hope you will create videos for advance level :)

  • @saharkattar
    @saharkattar 8 днів тому

    Very informative and interesting topic! Thank you maha

  • @mohammadeskandari4385
    @mohammadeskandari4385 8 днів тому

    Thank you very much for your podcasts. They are ready great. It is quite clear you spend a lot of time on them. One suggestion: please make a list of the main vocabulary at the beginning with the Arabic transcript. I listened carefully, but I am still not sure how to write transportation in Arabic. Is it نعل? نإل? نقل?

    • @LevantineArabicwithMaha
      @LevantineArabicwithMaha 8 днів тому

      @@mohammadeskandari4385 thank you! Yes that's a good idea. You can turn on the translation in Arabic and check the words in Arabic script as well :) transportation is written like نقل but we pronounce the qaf as alef in Lebanon :)

  • @Mk-me4hf
    @Mk-me4hf 9 днів тому

    احسن بودكاست بلهجة لبنانية . . Молодец мне очень нравится

    • @LevantineArabicwithMaha
      @LevantineArabicwithMaha 9 днів тому

      спасибо большое🙂تعليقاتكن كتير بتشجعني

  • @AnaMaria-vg7tx
    @AnaMaria-vg7tx 9 днів тому

    كاجنب بلبنان انمبسطت كتير لما أخدت الباص او التاكسي او السيرفيس لانو الناس بيحكو مع كل احدا❤. عملت كمان Autostopp و بحب المرونة. الناس عنجد كتير مهضومين 🌸

    • @LevantineArabicwithMaha
      @LevantineArabicwithMaha 9 днів тому

      @@AnaMaria-vg7tx مزبوط 😊 الشعب اللبناني غير شكل ❤️

  • @ni3ma1245
    @ni3ma1245 9 днів тому

    This is super helpful, and I hope you continue to upload more episodes! Do you upload your podcast anywhere else other than youtube?

    • @LevantineArabicwithMaha
      @LevantineArabicwithMaha 9 днів тому

      @@ni3ma1245 thank you 😊 right now only on youtube, but i will post them on spotify soon :)

    • @ni3ma1245
      @ni3ma1245 9 днів тому

      @@LevantineArabicwithMaha Thanks! Loving the creativity and different topics you choose to talk about. Keep going

    • @LevantineArabicwithMaha
      @LevantineArabicwithMaha 9 днів тому

      @ni3ma1245 appreciate it❤️

  • @LearningPractice-m7y
    @LearningPractice-m7y 11 днів тому

    Thank you, excellent video ! I really appreciate the subtitles 🙏🏼

  • @nehemiasg.a6573
    @nehemiasg.a6573 11 днів тому

    I love the way you put the words and expressions we might not be familiar with! So thoughtful! Regarding the situation, I hope everything goes well on your end.

  • @rahaushirazi
    @rahaushirazi 12 днів тому

    انشاالله کل شی منیح مهی جان

  • @AnaMaria-vg7tx
    @AnaMaria-vg7tx 12 днів тому

    حافزي صار اكبر لما فهمت هاد الفيديو❤مرسيييي🌹

  • @iroshiu6008
    @iroshiu6008 12 днів тому

    Wishing the best for you and your family. Thank you for posting. God bless you!

  • @aminasadiq2773
    @aminasadiq2773 13 днів тому

    THANK YOU!!! super beneficial! keep making great videos

  • @ivornworrell
    @ivornworrell 13 днів тому

    درس كتير مفيد، شكرا كتير استاذة و الله يسلمِك

  • @Zayn-xz3wp
    @Zayn-xz3wp 15 днів тому

    Can you make videos , translating Lebanese movies or series and explaining the expressions in it! It would be helpful to learn arabic.

    • @LevantineArabicwithMaha
      @LevantineArabicwithMaha 15 днів тому

      @@Zayn-xz3wpI will try but I'm not sure I can due to copyright...I can explain expressions separately and the more you listen to Arabic content the more you'll understand later when you watch series or anything else :)

  • @Zayn-xz3wp
    @Zayn-xz3wp 15 днів тому

    Thanks for adding subtitles!

  • @Nadeem.h
    @Nadeem.h 15 днів тому

    Great.

  • @usmansh8kh
    @usmansh8kh 15 днів тому

    Thank you for sharing Maha. Glad to see you well and good luck. Hope you can return to Lebanon soon. Missing your Arabic lessons! InshaAllah temporary

    • @LevantineArabicwithMaha
      @LevantineArabicwithMaha 15 днів тому

      Hi Usman thank you! me too inshallah soon I will message you hopefully next week!

  • @paytez
    @paytez 15 днів тому

    How do you pronounce ض in the lebanese dialect? While in fus7a the pronunciation is a bit hard, it seems like the lebanese dialect doesn‘t really differentiate between ض and س. Both sound like a usual „s“ in the english language as in „sorry“. Or is there indeed a specific pronunciation for ض in the lebanese dialect?

    • @LevantineArabicwithMaha
      @LevantineArabicwithMaha 15 днів тому

      @@paytez ض is pronounced like in fus7a as a hard d such as in the words مريضة That means the pronunciation is the same as fus7a for this letter :) ث is sometimes pronounced like "s

    • @paytez
      @paytez 15 днів тому

      Oh wait, I am so sorry! I meant ص and not ض. I mean that ص seems to be pronounced like a س. Sorry for the confusion😊

    • @LevantineArabicwithMaha
      @LevantineArabicwithMaha 15 днів тому

      @paytez yea makes sense..but we also pronounce it like fus7a maybe a bit softer but definately harder than an s. Does it make sense? That means they don't sound the same even in lebanese dialect.

    • @paytez
      @paytez 15 днів тому

      @@LevantineArabicwithMaha yes I think I get what you mean. Maybe the pronunciation of letters in the lebanese dialect could be a potential video. Especially uncommon letters like ض ص ق غ ع خ ح ج ط ط ذ ث 😊

    • @LevantineArabicwithMaha
      @LevantineArabicwithMaha 15 днів тому

      @@paytez that's a great idea I will do it nshalla :)

  • @vinarisak7738
    @vinarisak7738 16 днів тому

    Бог в помощь! الله يسهلكم

  • @syusz-b7r
    @syusz-b7r 16 днів тому

    Bel tawfeek bi Rusia, Maha! What a sad situation, hope everything is well with you there!

  • @ahmedrifayi8257
    @ahmedrifayi8257 16 днів тому

    I hope everything get back to normal soon

  • @kelliliegel2551
    @kelliliegel2551 16 днів тому

    Maha - shoukran for sharing hayda video! Inshallah you can return to your family in Lebanon areeban. My husband is helping me with arabic in the meanwhile, but you are irreplaceable! He always tells me "ask maha" when he doesn't know how to explain language rules 😂

    • @LevantineArabicwithMaha
      @LevantineArabicwithMaha 16 днів тому

      @@kelliliegel2551 haha I appreciate it❤️❤️ bshoufek areeban nshalaa

  • @days_hadd
    @days_hadd 16 днів тому

    This video is great! very helpful!

  • @robwijmer8311
    @robwijmer8311 16 днів тому

    Good luck in Russia. I hope you will do well. And I hope you continue to post your stories. Much much appreciate the pace at which you speak. Helps me a lot!

  • @AntW11
    @AntW11 16 днів тому

    Thank you for your post. I wish you well and am sorry you felt you had to leave, but pleased you are settled and safe.

  • @danielcastro188
    @danielcastro188 16 днів тому

    I’m sorry you had to flee. Nothing more saddening than to leave il Balad.

    • @LevantineArabicwithMaha
      @LevantineArabicwithMaha 16 днів тому

      @@danielcastro188 it's really very difficult on every level but that's war... we're grateful we're safe :)

  • @Nadeem.h
    @Nadeem.h 17 днів тому

    halu