Best Arabic For English Speakers Podcasts (2024)

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Hasan Alhasan: The Strategies of Gulf States 43:02

2h ago43:02

43:02

This week on Babel, Jon Alterman speaks with Dr. Hasan Alhasan, a research fellow at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) based in Manama, Bahrain. Prior to joining IISS, he served for five years on the staff of the Crown Prince of Bahrain as a senior analyst on foreign policy and national security. Together, they compare Gulf s…

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Helping Ameera communicate with her cousins in Jordan 🇯🇴 - part one 2:36

2d ago2:36

2:36

Here are the expressions Amira is learning today:‏اشتقت لك ‏اشتقت لكمشو سويت اليوم؟شو سويتي اليوم؟‏امتى رح تيجي ع أمريكا؟‏امتى رح تيجو ع أمريكا؟

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Analysis: Iran's Presidential Election 5:49

4h ago5:49

5:49

Masoud Pezeshkian recently won the runoff election to replace Iran's late president, Ebrahim Raisi. This week, Leah Hickert speaks with Jon Alterman, director of the Middle East Program at CSIS, about Pezeshkian and the election's impact on regional politics. A new Analysis from the CSIS Middle East Program. Jon Alterman, "The Impacts of Raisi's De…

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Karim Haggag: Egypt's Balancing Act 41:03

4d ago41:03

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This week on Babel, Jon Alterman speaks with Ambassador Karim Haggag. After an Egyptian diplomatic career that spanned more than 25 years, Amb. Haggag is now a professor of practice at the American University in Cairo's School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, the director of the university’s Middle East Studies Center, and a non-resident visiti…

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How do you Say “date” in Arabic? 2:43

14d ago2:43

2:43

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A Mezze: The Voice Inside AI's Head Speaks English 2:18

11d ago2:18

2:18

On March 20, Saudi Arabia announced that it planned to invest $40 billion into AI development. This move comes on the heels of the UAE's creation of two large language models developed within the last year. However, as these Arabic-speaking nations race for AI supremacy, they are starting behind the pack. Josh Phillips, "The Voice Inside AI's Head …

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Karim Elgendy: Climate Diplomacy in the Middle East 31:07

18d ago31:07

31:07

This week on Babel, Jon Alterman speaks with Karim Elgendy, an expert on climate and energy policy in the Middle East and North Africa. Elgendy is the associate director at Buro Happold, an associate fellow at Chatham House, and a senior non-resident scholar at the Middle East Institute. They talk about the geopolitics of climate change, the challe…

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Analysis: Lebanon's Dangerous Campaign against Refugees 6:28

1M ago6:28

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Recently, the Lebanese government developed a plan to deport Syrian refugees who were not registered with the United Nations, which accounts for almost half of all refugees in Lebanon. Although Lebanon’s sovereignty is important, so are its humanitarian obligations and its role in regional security. A new Analysis from the CSIS Middle East Program.…

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Jonathan Rynhold: Israel's Divided Politics 39:29

1M ago39:29

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This week on Babel, Jon Alterman speaks with Professor Jonathan Rynhold, the head of the Department of Political Studies at Bar Ilan University and a senior researcher at the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies. Together, they talk about how Israeli public opinion has evolved since October 7th, the divisions within Israeli politics, and Israel…

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Analysis: Environmental Politics in Postrevolutionary Tunisia 3:19

2M ago3:19

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Since the revolution, Tunisia has had 12 different governments. Amid chronic political instability, Tunisian institutions lack the legitimacy necessary to implement policies. Environmental policies have taken a particularly hard hit. A new Analysis from the CSIS Middle East Program. Mohamed Omar Kardous, "Political Instability and Environmental Pol…

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Sanam Vakil: Iran's Trajectory after Raisi 37:43

2M ago37:43

37:43

This week on Babel, Jon Alterman speaks with Dr. Sanam Vakil, director of the Middle East and North Africa program at Chatham House and a lecturer at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies for almost 20 years. They talk about the fallout from President Raisi’s death, how Gulf states are likely to react, and the feasibilit…

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Analysis: The Impacts of Raisi's Death 4:02

2M ago4:02

4:02

This week, Leah Hickert speaks with Jon Alterman, director of the Middle East Program at CSIS, about the impacts of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash, and how it will affect Iran's foreign and domestic policy. A new Analysis from the CSIS Middle East Program. Jon Alterman, "The Impacts of Raisi's Death," CSIS, May 20, 20…

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Nicholas Blanford: Hezbollah’s Struggle Against Israel 30:04

2M ago30:04

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This week on Babel, Jon Alterman speaks with Nicholas Blanford, a Beirut-based security consultant, the author of two books on Lebanon, and a non-resident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council. They talk about Hezbollah’s evolution, its ties to other actors in the region, and the role the group is playing in the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict…

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"What's your name?" and "Where are you from?" (Arabic) 11:29

2M ago11:29

11:29

1. **What's your name?** In Arabic, you can ask a man, "ما اسمُكَ؟" (masmuka?), or a woman, "ما اسمُكِ؟" (masmuki?). To answer, simply say "ʾismī" followed by your name³. 2. **Where are you from?** When talking to a man, you can ask, "من أين أنت؟" (min ayna anta?). For a woman, it's "من أين أنت؟" (min ayna anti?). To respond, say "أنا من نيويورك" (…

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A Mezze: The Bonds of Marriage between Syria and Iraq 2:19

3M ago2:19

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Desperate for stability and lured by promises of a life of luxury, a Syrian widow accepted a marriage proposal from a member of an Iraqi militia. She did not know that she would become one of dozens of Syrian women to fall victim to Iraqi marriage exploitation in the past year alone. A new Mezze from the CSIS Middle East Program. Josh Phillips, "Th…

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Hans Grundberg: Mediation in Yemen 29:00

2M ago29:00

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This week on Babel, Jon Alterman speaks with Hans Grundberg, the United Nations' special envoy of the secretary-general for Yemen. They discuss what a UN mediator does, why successful mediation is about more than just reaching a peace agreement, and how the internationalization of conflicts complicates mediation. Then, Jon continues the conversatio…

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Support Arab Arts, New York City, 4 May, 2024 0:48

3M ago0:48

0:48

I will be at one of the tables at this market 4 May, 2024.If you are in New York, stop by to say hello! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/el-souq-pop-up-market-tickets-883396742437?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurlVisit my web page: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/#arabic…

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One-of-a-kind Mother’s Day Gifts 🎁 3:29

3M ago3:29

3:29

https://benable.com/Thouria/gifts-for-mom Heaven is under mothers’ feet = الجنة تحت اقدام الأمهات Unique Mother’s Day Gifts 🎁 with an Islamic flair, created by Thouria BenferhatVisit my webpage https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/

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Analysis: Iran and Israel's Cycle of Retaliation 6:50

3M ago6:50

6:50

Leah Hickert speaks with Jon Alterman, director of the Middle East Program at CSIS, about the tensions rising between Iran and Israel, as well as the potential for regional escalation. A new Analysis from the CSIS Middle East Program.By Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Hiba Husseini: Peacemaking After Oslo 38:49

3M ago38:49

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This week on Babel, Jon Alterman speaks with Hiba Husseini, a Palestinian lawyer and a legal adviser to Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations for 30 years. They discuss the state of pro-peace communities after October 7th and the war in Gaza's effect on future peacemaking efforts. Then, Jon continues the conversation with Will Todman and Leah Hick…

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Arabic Dialects - So Far and Yet So Close 5:33

3M ago5:33

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From my first book (INTRO TO ARABIC THROUGH LOVE EXPRESSIONS), "In Arabic,... I Love You":https://www.amazon.com/Arabic-Love-You-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A3%D8%AD%D8%A8%D9%83/dp/B08W7DN163There are four main 3ammiyya groups: Khaleeji, Maghrebi,Masri and Shaami.Khaleeji (also called Gulf Arabic or Arabian PeninsularArabic…

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Analysis: Support for Refugees Erodes in the Middle East 8:09

4M ago8:09

8:09

This week, Leah Hickert speaks with Will Todman, deputy director and senior fellow with the CSIS Middle East Program, about how displacement has become a flashpoint across the region and the innovative solutions necessary to mitigate these crises. A new Analysis from the CSIS Middle East Program. Will Todman, "Support for Refugees Erodes in the Mid…

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Demystifying Arabic Sounds: “kha” خ and “ghain” غ 5:23

3M ago5:23

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Thought they do sound similar because they are both pronounced in the soft palate, these two sounds are very different.Both sounds are also fricative. This means that, as the air is pushing through, there is friction at the point of articulation (the point where the sound is being produced), between something at the bottom and something at the top …

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Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein: Human Rights in a Messy World 36:15

4M ago36:15

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This week on Babel, Jon Alterman speaks with Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, the former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, a former Jordanian diplomat, and the current president and CEO of the International Peace Institute. They discuss the pursuit of human rights in a multipolar world and the role that the United Nations can play in Gaza. Then, Jon con…

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"My first Arabic Workbook, with Accompanying Videos: Ameera’s Book 📕 " 0:51

4M ago0:51

0:51

My First Arabic Workbook, with Accompanying Videos: Ameera’s Book (In Arabic...)Help me get a laptop: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thouriabenferhatllc Or:Buy me a Coffee (I LOOOVE COFFEE!) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thouriaMore on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/THOURIABENFERHATSend me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thouria-b…

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Analysis: The New Forever Wars 6:12

4M ago6:12

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This week, Leah Hickert speaks with Natasha Hall, senior fellow with the CSIS Middle East Program, about the U.S. strategy toward protracted conflicts, which can serve as forums for great power competition. A new Analysis from the CSIS Middle East Program. Natasha Hall, "The New Forever Wars," CSIS, January 25, 2024.…

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Testing AI: I Asked Copilot About "Things You Need to Know About Arabic... and English" Podcast, in Arabic and English :) 3:27

4M ago3:27

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I Asked Copilot About "Things You Need to Know About Arabic... and English" Podcast, in Arabic and English :)... Here's the result! There are grammar and pronunciation mistakes in the Arabic version... and... I don't agree with the last Arabic sentence!!! So fun playing with AI! Help me get a laptop: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thouriabenferhat…

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How to advertise your books 📚 كيفية الإعلان عن كتبك 0:41

4M ago0:41

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Dana Stroul: The U.S. Defense Strategy in the Middle East 43:26

4M ago43:26

43:26

This week on Babel, Jon Alterman speaks with Dana Stroul, the former deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East. They talk about the U.S. defense strategy in the Middle East before and after the war in Gaza, how the conflict has changed U.S. security partnerships with Arab states, and the lessons Israel should learn from U.S. militar…

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How do You Say “He left me” and “She left me” in Arabic? 1:05

4M ago1:05

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Explaining how تركني, he left me and تركتني (standard Arabic, for he left me and she left me) in different colloquials.Answering this correct post: https://www.quora.com/I-believe-in-Arabic-when-I-want-to-say-he-left-me-I-use-sayebny-%D8%B3%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%A8%D9%86%DB%8C-So-how-can-I-say-She-left-me

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Analysis: Redefining Climate Finance for a Troubled World 6:27

4M ago6:27

6:27

This week, Leah Hickert speaks with Natasha Hall, senior fellow with the CSIS Middle East Program, about the challenges of mitigating climate change through humanitarian interventions in conflict-affected countries. A new Analysis from the CSIS Middle East Program. Natasha Hall, "Redefining Climate Finance for a Troubled World," CSIS, March 12, 202…

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Arabic For English Speakers Podcasts

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Things You Need to Know About Arabic… and English

THOURIA BENFERHAT

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Babel: Translating the Middle East

Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Hasan Alhasan: The Strategies of Gulf States 43:02

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Helping Ameera communicate with her cousins in Jordan 🇯🇴 - part one 2:36

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Analysis: Iran's Presidential Election 5:49

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Karim Haggag: Egypt's Balancing Act 41:03

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How do you Say “date” in Arabic? 2:43

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A Mezze: The Voice Inside AI's Head Speaks English 2:18

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Karim Elgendy: Climate Diplomacy in the Middle East 31:07

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Analysis: Lebanon's Dangerous Campaign against Refugees 6:28

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Jonathan Rynhold: Israel's Divided Politics 39:29

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Analysis: Environmental Politics in Postrevolutionary Tunisia 3:19

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Sanam Vakil: Iran's Trajectory after Raisi 37:43

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Analysis: The Impacts of Raisi's Death 4:02

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Nicholas Blanford: Hezbollah’s Struggle Against Israel 30:04

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"What's your name?" and "Where are you from?" (Arabic) 11:29

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A Mezze: The Bonds of Marriage between Syria and Iraq 2:19

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Hans Grundberg: Mediation in Yemen 29:00

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Support Arab Arts, New York City, 4 May, 2024 0:48

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One-of-a-kind Mother’s Day Gifts 🎁 3:29

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Analysis: Iran and Israel's Cycle of Retaliation 6:50

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Hiba Husseini: Peacemaking After Oslo 38:49

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Arabic Dialects - So Far and Yet So Close 5:33

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Analysis: Support for Refugees Erodes in the Middle East 8:09

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Demystifying Arabic Sounds: “kha” خ and “ghain” غ 5:23

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Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein: Human Rights in a Messy World 36:15

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"My first Arabic Workbook, with Accompanying Videos: Ameera’s Book 📕 " 0:51

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Analysis: The New Forever Wars 6:12

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Testing AI: I Asked Copilot About "Things You Need to Know About Arabic... and English" Podcast, in Arabic and English :) 3:27

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How to advertise your books 📚 كيفية الإعلان عن كتبك 0:41

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Dana Stroul: The U.S. Defense Strategy in the Middle East 43:26

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How do You Say “He left me” and “She left me” in Arabic? 1:05

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Analysis: Redefining Climate Finance for a Troubled World 6:27

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