by Shababeek
This podcast is created by Shababeek Intercultural Development Center, located in Amman, Jordan. Shababeek is the world's largest center for helping non-Arabic speakers learn the spoken Levantine dialect. Each episode features a specific coaching tip for people learning Levantine Arabic. Jenn, the host, has coached over a thousand Arabic language learners. She specializes in getting language learners un-stuck and guiding them on a path to fluency. If you're learning Arabic, you'll want to subscribe to this podcast. Visit us at http://shababeekcenter.com.
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11/20/2022
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March 16, 2025
<p>Join us as we delve into the rich cultural heritage of the Circassian community in Jordan. Our guest, Sama, shares her unique perspective on Circassian history, traditions, and customs. From the Circassian diaspora to their significant role in Jordan today, we explore how this community has preserved its identity. We also dive into how Sama and her community celebrate Ramadan, highlighting the ways they observe this holy month. Tune in for a fascinating conversation about cultural resilience, spiritual growth, and community bonding during Ramadan (and you'll learn some key Arabic phrases along the way). </p>
February 27, 2025
<p>In this episode, Jennifer delves into the concept that vocabulary meaning is discovered through word combinations, a principle heavily emphasized by modern linguists. She shares an exercise inspired by an Arabic learner at Shababeek, to demonstrate how understanding collocations can clarify the nuances of words like قطعة and حبة. By paying attention to word combinations, you'll learn how to flesh out the meaning of language more completely and speak Arabic more precisely. </p>
January 22, 2025
<p>In this episode, <a href="https://shababeekcenter.com/learn-levantine-arabic-our-team/#:~:text=Nurturer%0AAdministrative%20Assistant-,Nour%20Fram,-Client%20Onboarding%20Coordinator" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Nour</a> interviews Ethan, a student at Shababeek, about reaching the Advanced High Proficiency level in spoken Levantine Arabic. Ethan has been studying Arabic in Jordan for 2 years and he recently completed the <a href="https://www.actfl.org/assessments/postsecondary-assessments/opi" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)</a> with the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) where he received this placement. The OPI is based on one's ability to use a language "effectively and appropriately in real-life situations." Because the test assesses spontaneous language, is can accurately gauge how well someone can speak and understand a language, not merely parse a sentence for grammatical constructions. This is important because the relational usage of the language, being able to understand and be understood, is often lacking in academic language settings. </p> <p>In this interview, Ethan shares some of his tips on learning Levantine Arabic and reaching a high level of speaking proficiency in a relatively short amount of time. </p> <p>If you have questions or want to know more about learning Levantine Arabic, hop on over to <a href="https://shababeekcenter.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">our website</a> to browse around or ask us a question. </p>
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