Best Podcast Kurdi Podcasts (2024)

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Beginners Arabic Lesson 27: Practising the Past Tense with Singer Kulsoom Creates 20:03

36m ago20:03

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Send us a Text Message. As part of a charity auction I owed the phenomenonal singer Kulsoom 3 Arabic classes and it took us 3 years to complete! In this lesson we practise the past tense and demonstrate that it doesn't take much to learn some sentences, even if you average 1 lesson a year! Check out Kulsoom's amazing songs, here is her pre-save lin…

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The power of forgiveness - an interview with Dr Nasser Kurdy 1:04:45

4h ago1:04:45

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In 2017, Orthopedic surgeon Dr Nasser Kurdy was stabbed in the back of the neck, entering his local mosque. The case garnered international attention with much focus given to Dr Kurdy forgiving his attacker. Here, Dr Kurdy joins us to talk about the attack, the power of forgiveness and how that changed his life, how being portrayed as a victim isn'…

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Intermediate Episode 10: Do people even speak FuS7a (formal Arabic) in the Arab world? 16:00

2M ago16:00

16:00

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we speak to Omar who I randomly met at a protest. We have a chat about if anyone actually speaks formal Arabic in the Arab world. Should you learn formal Arabic? Or dialect? For our free 6-Part series on basic Arabic to get you started, sign up to our E-mail list ⁠HERE⁠! Follow us on Instagram: arabicwithimra…

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The case of David Oluwale - with Assistant Chief Constable Carl Galvin 44:28

3M ago44:28

44:28

In 1969, after a sustained campaign of abuse and discrimination from two police officers, David Oluwale was found dead in the River Aire in Leeds. In the immediate aftermath nothing happened, until stories of the abuse, circulating among other officers, reached the ears of young police cadet Gary Galvin, then aged 18. His reporting of the officers …

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Intermediate Arabic Episode 9: A chat with Haidar a Turkomani Kurdi Iraqi who grew up in Iran 21:55

3M ago21:55

21:55

Send us a Text Message. Shaakumaaku?! In this episode we talk with my mate Haidar someone who encompasses the whole Middle East! We talk about the beautiful diversity of Iraq, civilisation, Iraq under Saddam, languages and end with a few essential Iraqi phrases. Although this is an intermediate episode, stick around until the end and learn some int…

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Intermediate Episode 8: On being Palestinian, Rangas, Surf Lifesaving, AFL and Racism - A conversation with Young South Australian of the Year, Layan Saadeh 47:08

3M ago47:08

47:08

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we speak to the proud Palestinian and the 2021 Young South Australian of the Year Layan Saadeh. Born in Saudi arabia, Layan moved to Australia at the age of ten in 2014. She shares her unique experiences of immersing herself into Surf Lifesaving and Aussie rules footy as young Palestinian Muslim woman. We’ve …

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25 Years On - The London Nail Bombings 52:03

5M ago52:03

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In this episode we're joined once again by journalist and playwright Jonathan Cash as we remember, 25 years on, the London nail bombings of April 1999, exploring how they affected society at the time, and looking at where we are now as a society in relation to hate crime. Jonathan recently had an article published in The Guardian about his lived ex…

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Richard Padwell - Temporary Bradford District Commander for West Yorkshire Police 38:20

5M ago38:20

38:20

In this episode, Richard Padwell, the temporary Bradford District Commander, discusses West Yorkshire police's approach to hate crime, how they are building trust in communities, and why hate crime reporting is so important.By Bradford Hate Crime Alliance

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Philip Kitson - Stronger Communites Partnership & Engagement Officer 49:02

6M ago49:02

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Phil is a partnerships and engagement oficer with Stronger Communities here in Bradford. His influence on establishing support networks for the LGBTQ+ community in Bradford, is undeniable and here, he shares his creer experiences as well as his own personal experience of hate crime.By Bradford Hate Crime Alliance

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Jonathan Cash - 25 Years On from the Admiral Duncan Bombing 1:07:18

7M ago1:07:18

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In a heartwarming interview, Jonathan Cash, author, journalist, and playwright discusses his experiences as a victim of the Soho nail bomb, its impact on his life, the attitudes of society towards victims of trauma, and how his experience moulded his future career.By Bradford Hate Crime Alliance

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Singapore Roots, Global Wings: Navigating Education, Values, Humility, and Sincerity with Jean Winter | Business Consultant, Philanthropist, & Angel Investor | CEO & Founder of Touch 32:39

8M ago32:39

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In this episode of the Women in Leadership podcast, we hear from Jean Winter, a business consultant, philanthropist, angel investor, and keynote speaker. Jean shares about her childhood, where she learned the importance of balance and giving back. She talks about how she strives to instill these values in her own children. Jean also discusses her w…

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From Sandbox to Skyscrapers: Building a Successful Career in Construction from Youthful Ambitions with Dana AlAfaliq | Relationships & Sustainability Director | AlKifah Holding 24:21

8M ago24:21

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The episode of the HeronCode Women in Leadership podcast features an interview with Dana AlAfaliq, a successful leader in the contracting and construction industry. Dana discusses her upbringing in Saudi Arabia, where she was raised by a loving and well-educated family who emphasized the importance of education and making an impact. She shares her …

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A Legacy of Giving: A Life and Career Dedicated to Societal Good with Kanari Kurayim | Group Chief Human Capital Officer I Corporate Services at Petromin Corporation 29:18

8M ago29:18

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In this episode of the HeronCode Women in Leadership podcast, we meet Kanari Kurayim, a passionate leader dedicated to developing talent and helping others reach their full potential. Kanari shares her perspective on evaluating candidate profiles based on their work experience, emphasizing emotional resilience and the ability to navigate challenges…

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Leeds Gate - Exploring society’s relationship with the GRT community 33:27

8M ago33:27

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In this episode we are joined by Tom Gaffney, the services manager at Leedsgate, and Bernard Cunningham, a member of the GRT community working at Leedsgate in suicide prevention and mental health support as we discuss the issues that the community have to face each day, together with the normalisation of the hate directed towards them. An honest an…

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Beyond Giving: Pioneering Human Development for Lasting Change with Muna Merghani | Humanitarian Enthousiast | Chief Human Resources Officer & Sustainability Officer at Haggar Group 26:38

8M ago26:38

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In this episode of the HeronCode Women in Leadership podcast, we’re joined by Muna Merghani, Chief HR and Sustainability Officer, who shares her journey and insights from over 20 years of experience in humanitarian aid, development management, and corporate sustainability. Muna discusses the importance of leadership and the challenges she faced tra…

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Navigating the Shift: Thriving from Government to Entrepreneurship with Jumana Al Darwish | Serial Entrepreneur & Web3 Investor 29:19

8M ago29:19

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In this episode of the HeronCode Women in Leadership podcast, we sit down with award-winning serial impact entrepreneur and philanthropist, Jumana Al Darwish. They discuss Jumana's journey as an introverted young girl with big dreams of changing the world, her experience as an entrepreneur, and the challenges she faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.…

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Heather Wilson - Tackling knife crime and the parallels with hate crime 37:37

9M ago37:37

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Heather is the Youth Services Development Manager for Bradford Children and Familes Trust. In April 2023, when the Knife Angel came to Bradford to help raise awareness, Heather produced a stunning piece of work on the impact of knife crime that she very kindly shares with us here. We also discuss commonalities between hate crime and knife crime.…

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Hospitality with Heart: The Emotional Odyssey of a Visionary Leader with Dagmar Symes | CEO at Hill Robinson Estates LLC Saudia 31:49

9M ago31:49

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In this episode of the Women in Leadership podcast, we meet Dagmar Symes as she shares her inspiring journey, discussing the impact of a French teacher on her career path and how a trip to Switzerland shaped her entire career. Dagmar emphasizes the significance of being in the right place at the right time and having someone who sees your potential…

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Cultural Roots to Corporate Summit: The Inspirational Story of an Indian CEO with Preeti Mundhra | Chief Executive Officer | Tree Digital Insurance 31:54

9M ago31:54

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In this episode of the HeronCode Women in Leadership podcast, we’re joined by Preeti Mundhra, a courageous leader and inspiration for women in the financial services industry. Preeti shares her experiences in building her own team and the importance of hiring the right candidates. She emphasizes the value of accountability and teamwork in achieving…

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Darryl Smith - Disability Hate Crime Awareness 42:52

10M ago42:52

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To mark UK Disability History Month 2023, we talked with Darryl Smith. Darryl is an inclusive practice consultant, and equality and inclusion trainer with specialism in disability awareness and hate crime, a programme lead with Equality Together and an equality, diversity and inclusion champion.By Bradford Hate Crime Alliance

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Building Boundless Futures: Banishing 'I Can't' from our Career Vocabulary with Lamia Kurdi | Shared Services Director | AlNahdi Holding Company 25:15

9M ago25:15

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In this episode of the HeronCode Women in Leadership podcast, Lamia Kurdi speaks about the key factors that contributed to her success, emphasizing the importance of working in a supportive company with amazing leaders who invest their time in coaching and guiding their team members. Lamia also highlights the value of teamwork and delegation, and s…

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Charting Your Career Path: Guidance from a Chief Nursing Officer with Melanie Potvin | Chief Nursing Officer | Al Salam Hospital 32:47

10M ago32:47

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In this episode of the HeronCode Women in Leadership podcast, we’re joined by Melanie Potvin, a celebrated chief nursing officer. Melanie discusses the importance of collaboration and innovation in the healthcare industry, as well as the emotional intelligence required for success in one's career. She also shares her personal journey and the lesson…

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Becoming an HR Visionary: Key Advice for Shifting and Shaping Your Career with Nedaa Abadi | VP Human Capital | Aljazeera Takaful Taawuni 32:48

10M ago32:48

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In this episode of the Women in Leadership podcast, we hear from Nedaa Abadi, a female leader who discusses the importance of independence, learning new skills, and overcoming fear. She also talks about the authority she now has in her position and the reflection it has allowed her to do, emphasizing the need to prove oneself and not wait for other…

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Sports, Sweat, and Success: A Co-Founder's Tale of Happiness with Nouf Khayyat & Sarah Al Turkistani | Founders & Owners of Loca Studios 37:37

10M ago37:37

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In this episode of the HeronCode Women in Leadership podcast, we hear from two female leaders, Nouf Khayyat & Sarah Al Turkistani, who talk about their unexpected passion for business and the journey from the medical field to being Zumba instructors. Tune in to hear their inspiring stories of personal growth and increased happiness through their in…

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Building a Better World: Leadership Lessons for the Next Generation with Mette Hybschmann | International Managing Director for several reputable dining and indulgence chains 33:34

10M ago33:34

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Building a Better World: Leadership Lessons for the Next Generation with Mette Hybschmann | International Managing Director for several reputable dining and indulgence chains In this episode of the HeronCode Women in Leadership podcast, Mette Hybschmannn, an International Managing Director for several reputable dining and indulgence chains across t…

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HR Changemakers: Saudi Women Paving the Way with Rasha AlSadhan | Chief people & Culture Officer | AlAmar Foods company 29:59

11M ago29:59

29:59

Today in the studio, Rasha AlSadhan, a seasoned HR executive with over 16 years of experience, joins to discuss her transition from being a client to being an HR professional and the challenges she faced in understanding and connecting with the employees. Rasha highlights the stressors of daily life and the need for women in leadership to find bala…

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Beginners Arabic Lesson 26: Good, Better, Best! The ism at-tafDeel (اسم تفضيل) 7:07

12M ago7:07

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Send us a Text Message. This episode is on the ism at-tafDeel (اسم تفضيل) which is part of Sarf. The best way to think about it is how to say something is better than something else. Or how to say good, better, best. We’ve just crossed 300k downloads so a massive shukran jazeelan to all the listeners. If you’re enjoying them, please don’t forget to…

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Empowered by Passion: Unleashing Success through Self-Love, Confidence, Ambition, Determination, and Vanity | Dr Abeer Alkobaisi | Consultant Plastic surgeon & Founder of Dr Abeer Cosmplastic center 29:47

1y ago29:47

29:47

Today in the Heroncode studio we are joined by Dr. Abeer Alkobaisi, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon with over 15 years of experience. Dr. Alkobaisii shares her journey from growing up in Bahrain to pursuing her dreams and ambitions in the medical field. She credits her success to her determination, support from her parents, and her passion for…

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Beyond Strategy: Why Company Culture Holds the Secret to Long-Term Success | Hayfa Abuzabibah | Chief Omnipreneurship Officer, People & Culture 31:25

1y ago31:25

31:25

Today in the Heroncode studio we are joined by Chief Omnipreneurship Officer, People & Culture, Hayfa Abuzabibah. Hayfa, a graduate from California State University in Los Angeles (CSULA), has garnered over 24 years of experience in Human Capital which spans various industries, including finance, real estate, retail, and automotive sectors in the p…

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Empowering Mompreneurs: The Art of Combining Business and Parenthood | Reem Al Khatib | GuestReady managing director GCC 27:50

1y ago27:50

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Today in the Heroncode studio, we are joined by GuestReady's managing director for the GCC, Reem Al Khatib. Reem shares her journey in the business world and how she found a nice blend between her passion and skillset. She talks about the challenges she faced in prioritizing different aspects of her life and the mindset she had to adopt to succeed.…

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The Success Code: Unlocking the Keys to a Fulfilling Life with Esraa M. Al Sharief | Top 50 most Iconic and Influential HR leaders in the Middle East 36:42

1y ago36:42

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Today in the Heroncode studio we are joined for a second time by Top 50 most Iconic and Influential HR leaders in the Middle East, Esraa M. Al Sharief, She shares her insights on leadership, including the importance of modesty, being present, and believing in a greater force. Esra also discusses her journey towards consistency, starting with making…

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'Intermediate Episode 7: On Singing, Studying at Oxford, Melayu and Kelantanese with Iman Farrar 42:26

1y ago42:26

42:26

Send us a Text Message. In today’s Ep, we chat to the superstar singer/songwriter and activist Iman Farrar! We discuss how she learnt Arabic, what it’s like studying at Oxford University then for the Malay speakers we switch to Bahasa Melayu and talk about growing up in a multilingual household and learn or I attempt to learn some Kelantanese. Biog…

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Unveiling the Unseen: Exploring the Unknown | Mona Y. Althagafi | Country Director, SERCO KSA 30:11

1y ago30:11

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Today in the Heroncode studio we are joined by accomplished multi-national leader Mona Y. Althagafi who currently holds the position of Country Director at SERCO KSA. On this episode Mona shares her 20+ years of local knowledge and experience in the Kingdom where she takes responsibility for the operational delivery of Serco's core offering of data…

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Finding Light in the Tunnel: A story of Hope, Courage, and Legacy with Sandrine El Khodry | Vice President of Alcatel Lucent Enterprise (ALE) Middle East & Africa region 28:57

1y ago28:57

28:57

Today in the Heroncode studio we are joined by Vice President of Alcatel Lucent Enterprise (ALE) Middle East & Africa region, Sandrine El Khodry. Sandrine is a French national with over 28 years industry experience. She has held several senior executive roles within the fields of Mobility Solutions, Cloud, IT, Infrastructure, Security, Telecommunic…

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Beginners Arabic Lesson 25: Using Basic Arabic to Memorise Hadith 10:17

1y ago10:17

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Send us a Text Message. Every Ramadan in Arabic class, we get students to come up with their favourite ayaat (verses) of the Quran or Hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad saw) and we translate it and try to memorise it. The key lesson here is with basic rudimentary Arabic, you’re able to break down the ayah or Hadith word for word and it makes y…

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The Power of Her: Women's Impact and Success Stories in Saudi Arabia | Hawazen Nazieh Nassief | Sustainability Advisor 28:10

1y ago28:10

28:10

Today in the Heroncode studio we welcome Sustainability advisor, Hawazen Nazieh Nassief. In addition to the multiple roles she covers for numerous companies in Saudi Arabia, Ms. Nassief published numerous articles in local and international newspapers on a variety of topics and was featured in several magazines including on the cover of Hia Magazin…

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Thick Skin, Open Mind: The Art of Embracing Criticism with Sarah Kaouache | General manager indirect markets EMEA (CEE, MENA, Africa) 31:29

1+ y ago31:29

31:29

In the Heroncode studio we are joined by the Managing Director, MEA at Hologic, Inc, Sarah Kaouache. Sarah Kaouache holds a doctorate in pharmacy and an MBA in healthcare strategy and marketing. She has built her career in the last 15 years in the healthcare industry within multinational companies both in the pharmaceutical and medical device secto…

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Life Lessons: How Every Experience Can Expand Your Perspective with Kristina Frolova | Innovation Connector 48:03

1+ y ago48:03

48:03

In the Heroncode studio, we welcome the Innovation Connector, Kristina Frolova. Kristina is a Latvian serial entrepreneur building empathetic tech, strategic advisor to startups, corporations, and the government. One of her projects being hub71 in Abu Dhabi. Kristina started her career at Facebook & Google as a customer support agent and worked her…

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Women's Wisdom: Lessons on Building and Nurturing a Community Around Your Business with Ghizlan Guenez | Founder of FForce & Co-founder QM Labs 35:02

1+ y ago35:02

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Today in the Heroncode studio we are joined by serial entrepreneur, community builder and digital creator, Ghizlan Guenez. In 2017 she founded The Modist, the first global luxury ecommerce platform where over 200 leading fashion brands were curated for women who dress modestly. In its core, The Modist is driven by the mission to celebrate diversity…

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Saying Goodbye to Approval-Seeking: Why Pleasing Everyone Is Not the Key to Success with Fatima Batook | CEO of SwitzGroup 45:59

1+ y ago45:59

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In the Heroncode studio we are joined by Fatima Batook, who is the CEO of SwtizGroup, an industrial baking business established 50 years ago in Saudi but foreignly owned. Fatima has over 12 years experience in female fitness in Saudi pioneering and paving the path for Saudi female instructors since her first Spinning® class in 2006, Fatima is a men…

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The Power of a Support System: Why Having the Right People Around You is Key with Melda Yasar Cebe | Commercial General Manager, South East Asia for SIG Combibloc 38:01

1+ y ago38:01

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Today in the studio we are joined by the Commercial General Manager, for South East Asia for SIG Combibloc, Melda Yasar Cebe. Melda is a Chemical Engineer with an MBA degree. She has built her career in the last 23 years within the Fast Moving Consumer Goods industry in commercial functions across 3 multi-national companies: Gillette, Procter & Gam…

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Beginners Arabic Lesson 24: What are your Hobbies? 6:11

1+ y ago6:11

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Send us a Text Message. What are your hobbies? It sounds like a question you'd ask when reviewing someone's biodata for marriage. I've never heard this question in a conversation and I've never used it. That said, there are some interesting vocab that you can learn from saying what your hobbies are. So, what are your hobbies? For those of you who w…

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