Deewan Arabic Podcast
Episodes
Ajanib fī al-Urdunn — أجانب في الأردن (Intermediate & Advanced)
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Jor...
For Beginners (Friendship)
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 word...
For Beginners (Jabal AlWeibdeh)
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, f...
For Beginners (My Cat Simsim)
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 beg...
For Beginners (My Favorite Restaurant)
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Am...
For Beginners (House Tour)
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 bu...
For Beginners (Talking About Work)
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Integration in Arab Societies (Advanced)
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the topic of integration in Arab societies, focusing on how relationships and families are formed within these communiti...
For Beginners (My Vacation)
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
My best friends (High beginner - Intermediate)
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the topic of friendship and social groups among Arabs, exploring the different personalities of friends. This episode is...
For Beginners (Daily Routine and Hobbies)
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll learn how to describe your daily routine and hobbies in Arabic using common verbs paired with appropriate prepositions. It...
Language and society (Intermediate)
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on the relationship between language and society, explaining how language learning cannot be separated from society, culture, and...
For Beginners (Friends and Family)
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 act...
In the Vegetable Shop (Begginer)
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on visiting a vegetable shop in Arabic-speaking countries. You'll learn essential phrases to ask about prices, quantities, an...
For Beginners (Self-Introduction)
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Deewan Arabic Podcast (3) - My Studies & Arabic (Inter & Adv Level)
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Get to know a Jordanian! (Advanced level)
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 spor...
Pierro, the teacher and student! (Beginner high)
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Feels like HOME! ( Beginner level )
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Zahida is in conversation with Hiba. Listen to their short conversation about Zahida's trips to various Middle Eastern countries....
Tatreez-Palestinian embroidery (Advanced level)
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Bunch OF love - كَمشِة حُب (advanced level)
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today chocolates are being bought, flowers sent and love is in the air. Yes today is Valentines Day. But not only is it a special day here, we also ca...
Bint Battuta! (Advanced level)
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode it is not a student sitting behind the microphone but the co-founder and teacher at Deewan.Duaa co-founded Deewan and is in conversati...
Ramadan Mubarak! Eat less, Think more! (Advanced level)
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wonderd about ramadan why do people fast, what are the traditions? well, today we're answering your questions as Hiba is in conversa...
Difference Is Beautiful! (Advanced FusHa)
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Hiba is in conversation with Shaheera. She is a student from Pakistan who grew up in Italy and she is currently working as an intern h...
10 Minutes With a Doctor! (Intermediate)
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Hiba is in conversation with Tabia. She is a gynaecologist from Germany and a student here in Amman. Listen in for the next twenty mi...
The Real Rugby Spirit! (Intermediate)
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Hiba is in conversation with Patrick. He is a student from the UK studying Arabic here. Listen in for the next 20 minutes to hea...
Season 3 Introduction ( Arabic & English )
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to season 3 of the Deewan Arabic Podcast! We are excited to continue the success of both season 1 and 2 as thousands of you from ...
One race: Human (Intermediate)
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode includes a crucial conversation between Allison, a black American, and Duaa. We listen to Allison describe the struggles that people of c...
Retired But Not Tired! (Beginner)
09 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hear an enlightening conversation between Roger and Areen. Roger is a 70 year old retired man from Scotland who has been living in...
Arabic, Religion and the Middle East (Intermediate)
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mohammad, a founder of Deewan, talks to Dayini who hails from Malaysia. They discuss why Dayini is learning Ammiyeh (colloquial) Arab...
Tango (Intermediate)
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How did a German woman fall in love with an Argentinian/Uruguayan dance? Listen to Nicole talk to Areen, one of our Arabic teachers, about how she got...
Culture vs. Culture (Intermediate/Advanced)
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we listen in on the conversation between Hiba and Svenja, a German living in Berlin, about the little details relating to social life...
Ready for Takeoff (Beginner High/Intermediate Low)
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is perfect for beginner listeners as students get to hear Enas and Adriana’s conversation about Adriana’s favorite thing in the world...
Fitness! Not So First (Intermediate/Advanced)
18 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Hannah from Germany has a conversation with Hiba about her love of sports, especially yoga, running and riding her bike! Like everyon...
Cross-Continental Conversations (Intermediate/Advanced)
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, led by Enas, brings us one of the most enlightening conversations we have heard on this podcast. Mohammad and Georgina discuss the vast ...
To Palestine, With Love (Intermediate / Advanced)
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode brings you a conversation between Johanna and Hiba about the illegal occupation of Palestine. Johanna is an American who grew up with the...
How To Be Vegetarian in Jordan (Beginner high/Intermediate)
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The first episode of the new season introduces us to Clara through her conversation with Areen. They tell us all about vegetarianism, and more specifi...
Season 2 Introduction (English & Arabic)
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After season one was more successful than we could have ever imagined, we decided to continue with a new season and introduce new and more exciting to...
Refugee Situation in Europe (Intermediate / Advanced)
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hear Amée’s interesting opinion on refugees in Europe. During a conversation with Hiba, she shares her experience as a brit liv...
A Latina and Arabic (Beginner High/Intermediate Low)
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode shows a discussion between Hiba, one of Deewan's Arabic teachers and Marcela, a Mexican student who lives in Colombia. Hiba asks Mar...
The Jordanian Heritage (Intermediate /Advanced Levels)
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode show a conversation between Enas, and Charlotte from Belgium, in which they discuss Charlotte’s PhD research about Jordanian heritage, ...
Cooking Is Not My Thing! (Beginner High Level)
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode shows a conversation between Heba (one of Deewan Arabic teachers) and Sophia (a student from Spain) in which they discuss Sophia’s life...
Having A Dog In Jordan (Beginner/Intermediate)
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Duaa, one of the co-founders of Deewan is chatting to her student Clair from the US. Clair loves dogs, and she has one in Amman, so i...
My Routine as a Mom (Intermediate Level)
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Enas is chatting to Diana. A Jordanian who was born and raised in the US. Also one of Deewan many Jordanian by origin students who wa...
Racism & Equality (Advanced Level)
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Scott أبو السوس and Mohammad talk about racism and equality in general, but especially in the U.S., Scott's home country....
My Story With Arabic (Intermediate Level)
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Amanda - one of our students from Ireland - shares her Arabic learning journey with us as she tells Enas - one of Deewan’s teachers...
My life in Jordan (Beginner High Level)
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Areen, one of our teachers at Deewan, interviews Amber, one of our students from Belgium. Areen asks Amber about her life in Jordan ...
season 1 Introduction (English & Arabic)
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is for Levantine colloquial Arabic students of all levels who want to improve their listening and speaking skills and expand their vocabu...