Raising thoughtful, decent human beings is probably the noblest goal we should all aspire after. It not only serves our children but helps make the world a better place. So, what are some of the most important things we should try to teach our children? Listen to this pre-intermediate episode in colloquial Arabic and follow the transcription here: https://aidakh.wixsite.com/arab-polyglots/important-things-to-teach-our-children

You'll find an English translation here: https://aidakh.wixsite.com/arab-polyglots/important-things-to-teach-our-children-1

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I argue that education is not as good as it used to be. It seems that quantity has gained importance over quality. In Jordan, this is also true. If you'd like to find out about the shortcomings of education at Jordanian schools, from my point of view, listen to this episode and improve your vocabulary at the intermediate level!

You can find a transcript of this episode here: https://aidakh.wixsite.com/arab-polyglots/the-downfall-of-education

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all know friends are important, but does culture affect how we make friends? Listen to this episode and learn how to talk all about friendship in colloquial Arabic!

Good news: a transcript is available for this episode, and has been added for most of the pre-intermediate episodes! Others will be added soon...

Here's where you can find them: https://aidakh.wixsite.com/arab-polyglots/transcripts-pre-intermediate

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahhh the pleasure of listening to a song we love! Music is one of those things that just brings people together to enjoy happy moments, but did you know that music has been used as a therapy for a long time? Listen to this episode and expand your vocabulary. Don't worry, there's a transcript to help you follow what I'm saying and a vocabulary list with an English translation :)

Vocabulary list here: https://aidakh.wixsite.com/arab-polyglots/music-as-a-therapy

Transcript here: https://aidakh.wixsite.com/arab-polyglots/music-as-a-therapy-1

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wondered what most people are afraid of? Is there something you fear but think you are the only one who feels this way? In this episode, I talk about the common fears that many of us face, why we struggle with such fears and a couple of tips on how to deal with them. Don't forget to check out the English translation of this episode here:

https://aidakh.wixsite.com/arab-polyglots/people-s-most-common-fears

NEW: Transcript here: https://aidakh.wixsite.com/arab-polyglots/people-s-most-common-fears-1

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who doesn't love food, right? This episode is all about the kinds of food our body needs, why we need it, where we get it from and a lot more! Learn a whole new range of vocabulary by listening to this episode in colloquial Arabic!

A transcript of this episode can be found here:https://aidakh.wixsite.com/arab-polyglots/food

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You've probably all heard of one phobia or another at some point in your life. So what are phobias? What common and uncommon phobias are there, and what are some of the available treatments? Learn all about this topic while broadening your vocabulary and improving your listening skills!

You'll find a transcript of this episode here:https: //aidakh.wixsite.com/arab-polyglots/phobias-1

And a vocabulary list here: https://aidakh.wixsite.com/arab-polyglots/phobias

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just a short thanks to all my devoted listeners, as well as a couple of tips and infos :)

Here's the email address mentioned in the audio: aidaibkh@gmail.com. Please write 'Conversation Group' as a reference.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happiness means different things to different people. Most of us have pondered on the meaning of happiness and what makes people happy. Listen to this episode, which tackles this very topic, while practising your listening skills in colloquial Arabic. Happy listening!

Here's a translation into English of this episode: https://aidakh.wixsite.com/arab-polyglots/what-is-happiness-anyway

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you believe in conspiracy theories? What are some of the most famous theories that have become widespread at a national or international scale? Listen to this episode in which I tell you all about this topic in colloquial Arabic!

Here's a list of useful vocabulary for this episode: https://aidakh.wixsite.com/arab-polyglots/conspiracy-theories

You can access the transcript for this episode here: https://aidakh.wixsite.com/arab-polyglots/conspiracy-theories-1

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most of us love their homeland and wouldn't decide to leave unless there are unfavourable circumstances that force us to do so. What are some of these factors and how do people feel about it? Learn how to talk about this topic in colloquial Arabic using a wide range of vocabulary!

A full translation of this episode is available here: https://aidakh.wixsite.com/arab-polyglots/why-people-leave-their-homeland

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Almost everyone loves their homeland, and I'm no different. Listen to this episode in colloquial Arabic, where I give you lots of interesting information about Jordan, and what makes it such a great place to visit. Listen back and relax while you practice new vocabulary at the intermediate level.

Here's a link to useful vocabulary related to this episode:https://aidakh.wixsite.com/arab-polyglots/all-about-jordan

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're an avid learner of languages, like me, then you'll enjoy listening to this episode, which is all about how we acquire or learn a language, how language learning is developing, and my personal tips on how to learn languages efficiently. Happy listening!

Here's a list of useful vocabulary for this episode:

https://aidakh.wixsite.com/arab-polyglots/learning-languages

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi everyone! I'm sure most of you have wondered why we dream and what dreams are all about. If dreams intrigue you, then you'll enjoy listening to this episode. If not, you can still benefit from listening by improving your vocabulary :)

Here's a link to the translation of this episode: https://aidakh.wixsite.com/arab-polyglots/dreams

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who doesn't want to be successful? Listen to this episode and learn some interesting pointers on what makes people successful or helps them to excel in whatever they do?

Sit back and relax while you improve your colloquial Arabic at the intermediate level.

Here's a link to useful vocabulary related to this episode:

https://aidakh.wixsite.com/arab-polyglots/9-secrets-to-success

ِAlso available with subtitles on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIyyAIeVDBU

NEW: Transcript available here: https://aidakh.wixsite.com/arab-polyglots/new-pages

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sometimes forget that the world does not revolve around us! Yes, we have places to go and things to achieve, but we can all take a little time to make a difference in other peoples' lives.

This episode is a reminder of the little things we can do to make others happy. Enjoy!

Here's a full translation of this episode:

https://aidakh.wixsite.com/arab-polyglots/little-gestures-that-make-people-happy

NEW; Transcript has been added here: https://aidakh.wixsite.com/arab-polyglots/little-gestures-that-make-people-happy-1

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello everyone! Would you like to know why people lie and all about the different types of lying? Have you ever thought about the implications of lying? Listen to this episode of colloquial Arabic at the intermediate level and improve both your listening and speaking skills! Happy listening!

You'll find a list of useful vocabulary on this episode at:

https://aidakh.wixsite.com/arab-polyglots/lying

NEW: A transcript of this episode is available here:https://aidakh.wixsite.com/arab-polyglots/lying-1

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello everyone! In this episode, you can learn how to speak about one of the most indispensable topics nowadays, namely: media in general, and social media in particular!

Happy listening :)

Here's a full translation of this episode:

https://aidakh.wixsite.com/arab-polyglots/media

TRANSCRIPT; https://aidakh.wixsite.com/arab-polyglots/media-1

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Language and culture go hand in hand. It's really important to know something about the cultures of the languages you're learning. Understanding the culture not only helps you to learn the language, but also ensures that you do not make mistakes that would put you in awkward situations. In this episode, you will learn interesting things about the Arab culture, while at the same time improving your listening and speaking skills! Don't forget that there are vocabulary lists for the intermediate level, which you will find on my website:https://aidakh.wixsite.com/arab-polyglots

Here's a list of useful vocabulary for this episode:

https://aidakh.wixsite.com/arab-polyglots/interesting-facts-about-the-arab-culture

NEW: Transcript for this episode available here: https://aidakh.wixsite.com/arab-polyglots/interesting-facts-about-the-arab-culture-1

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being able to talk about your studies or work is essential at the pre-intermediate and intermediate levels. Learn useful vocabulary that will help you to understand and talk about these two topics with added confidence. Happy listening!

Here's a full translation of this episode:

https://aidakh.wixsite.com/arab-polyglots/studies-and-work

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.