Deewan Arabic Podcast

Ajanib fī al-Urdunn — أجانب في الأردن (Intermediate & Advanced)

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: “WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A FOREIGNER IN JORDAN?” In this episode, we sit down with a diverse group of foreigners living in Jordan to explore what “foreigner” truly means from their perspective. Through honest, personal, and sometimes emotional conversations, our guests share their daily experiences, cultural discoveries, and the challenges and joys of building a life far from home. Do they still feel like outsiders? What moments made them feel welcomed — or different? And most importantly: Do they consider Jordan home? From navigating language and traditions to forming friendships and finding belonging, this episode offers a heartfelt look into what it means to live between cultures. Whether you’re Jordanian, a foreign resident, or simply curious about life abroad, this conversation will open your eyes to the many layers of identity, belonging, and community in Jordan. To learn more about our curriculum books and our digital library: The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JJ98LRK/ref=cm_sw_s_fa_dp_89G79BZY5CFZSM2D1EBG#_=_] (season one) The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSY4ZJ6L] (Season Two) The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMWNK9DT/ref=mes-dp?_encoding=UTF8&content-id=amzn1.sym.7d2923e8-7496-46a5-862d-8ef28e908025&pd_rd_r=05f8dd86-a2e1-4792-b5da-8787a59c2a16&pd_rd_w=tjB1h&pd_rd_wg=OBdJ7&pf_rd_p=7d2923e8-7496-46a5-862d-8ef28e908025&pf_rd_r=G9638TNA9FCYA6E4H482] (Season Three) The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087FF6TYV] (Beginner level) The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BF31GQG2] (Intermediate level) The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic [https://www.amazon.com/Comprehensive-Guide-Levantine-Arabic-Advanced/dp/B0BGNF4K52/ref=d_pd_sbs_sccl_2_3/140-6364916-3915608?content-id=amzn1.sym.3676f086-9496-4fd7-8490-77cf7f43f846&pd_rd_i=B0BGNF4K52&pd_rd_r=9dd27828-0b43-4841-a6ed-bd4b847402d8&pd_rd_w=d7LBg&pd_rd_wg=YixUd&pf_rd_p=3676f086-9496-4fd7-8490-77cf7f43f846&pf_rd_r=YTHYRKQ1DM9KHBYEQ5E4&psc=1] (Advanced level) The Comprehensive Guide to M.S.A [https://www.amazon.com/dp/9923996204] (Beginner level) Everyday Arabic Idioms: عبارات يومية [https://www.amazon.com/dp/9923996212] The 1000 Most Used Words in Spoken Arabic [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BGHX4RG] Levantine Kitchen Guide: My Mama's Recipes [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHY4H64K] Deewan Digital Arabic Resource Library [https://deewaninstitute.com/ammiyeh-resource-library/] PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.DEEWANINSTITUTE.COM [http://www.deewaninstitute.com/] OR EMAIL US AT MANAGEMENT@DEEWANINSTITUTE.COM [management@deewaninstitute.com] Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYgpVhmQ3VSelbWFbzoP-sQ] INSTAGRAM [http://deewan_arabic_institute]: DEEWAN_ARABIC_INSTITUTE [https://www.instagram.com/deewaninstitute/]

For Beginners (Friendship)

In this final episode, I'll introduce you to my best friend Sara — how we met, how we spend time together, and more. Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge. أَحسَن - Better / Best الصّداقَة - Friendship قَريبِِة - Close (feminine) هَداك - That (masculine) نْقَضّي - We spend (time) بنِتْخانَق - We fight / Argue بَسيطَة - Simple / Small (feminine) نِتصالَح - We make up / Reconcile بتِفهَمني - She understands me (feminine) بتوثَق - She trusts بِتشارِكني - She shares with me أَسرارْها - Her secrets دَعِم - Support احتِرام - Respect

For Beginners (Jabal AlWeibdeh)

In this episode, we’ll take a look at one of the most popular areas in Amman — Jabal Al-Weibdeh, home to Deewan! We’ll explore the activities, features, and everything that makes this neighborhood unique. Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge. قَديمِة– old (feminine) شَجَر – trees أَزْمِة – traffic jam / crisis أَماكِن – places مَحَلِّيِّة – local (feminine) بَسَلِّم – I greet / I hand over ثَقافي – cultural فَعالِيّات – events / activities حَفْلات – parties / concerts بَقدَر – I can / I’m able to أَسمَع – I hear / I listen أشوف – I see فَنّانين – artists (performers) رَسّامين – painters / illustrators بِسهولِة – easily بَنصَحَك – I advise you

For Beginners (My Cat Simsim)

In this episode, I'll introduce you to my cat Simsim—what she looks like, her habits, what she enjoys doing, and so on. It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in using Arabic. Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge. بِسّتي – My cat بتِتْمَدَّد – She stretches out بَهْتَم فيها – I take care of her بتاخُد قَيلولِة – She takes a nap بَلاقيها – I find her بتُرْكُض – She runs شَقِيِّة / مُشاغِبِة – Naughty / Mischievous تِتْخَبّى – She hides بتِتْمَسَّح فيي – She rubs against me الأَكِل الجاهِز – Ready-made food / Takeout

For Beginners (My Favorite Restaurant)

Food is the quickest way to anyone's heart, and that’s exactly what this episode is all about! I'll take you to my favorite restaurant in Amman while focusing on food-related vocabulary. It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in using Arabic. Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge. هاديِة - Quiet أَكلِة - Dish طَبَق - Plate/Dish طازَة - Fresh الأَسْعار - Prices مُناسِبِة - Reasonable/Suitable الوَجبِة - The Meal بنُطْلُب - We order لازِم - Must/Have to