Ahlan!
Here’s a short and sweet post on how to say the English equivalent of “This wouldn’t have happened if…” in Levantine Arabic.
And what better way to do so but through sample sentences!
An audio recording of the sentences is also provided by a native Syrian speaker.
Ready to learn? Yalla!
Marhaba Y’all!
Learn Levantine Arabic E&A is simply a series where I post random clips I find online and provide the Arabic transcript, English translation as well as insights into some phrases if necessary.
The idea is that one can learn the language from any type of sources, thus the phrase ‘everywhere and anywhere’. Also, it is a good opportunity to learn vocabulary from a specific topic each time.
So for the first post, I’ve chosen a short video clip from Ibn Hattuta’s FB page.
Ibn Hattuta is a Jordanian travel influencer and I found this particular clip of his somewhat inspiring. I got to know about him when my Syrian friend shared this same clip with me (so, thanks Rasheed!).
Without further ado, let’s check his video out and pick up some new words in the process.
In this post, I’ll share two easy chunks (phrases) that are found in the song which you can use in everyday conversations in Levantine Arabic.
Julia Boutros is a famous Lebanese singer and the song is one of my favourite songs by her.
So keep calm, play the song and learn a chunk (or two). 😀
Beginners – this post is for you!
There aren’t many shows available that are suited for beginners which can be quite frustrating especially when you want to practice listening or take a break from textbooks.
But fear not! If you look around hard enough, there are videos out there suited for beginners. And what another great way is there than to start with cartoon series!?!
Hikayat Simsim is a Jordanian production and unlike most cartoons that are in Modern Standard Arabic, Hikayat Simsim is in Amiyya (spoken Arabic). There are not a lot of videos on the channel but there should be enough to get you started.
So in this post, I will provide the transcription for a video so you can learn new words and practice your listening skill. Read until the end for further explanations on certain useful phrases.
It’s time to relive your childhood days watching Sesame Street, but this time in Jordanian Arabic! Ready? Yalla!
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