Thank you so much for listening to Nasma Of NY's Levantine Arabic Podcast! We just want to tell you know that our podcast has ranked in the list of Top 10 Podcasts in countries like Netherlands, Sweden, Lebanon, and Italy! We're in the top ranks among language learning, and so we're competing with other languages like Mandarin and Spanish. I started out this podcast as a small project to help my students with their Levantine Arabic hearing skills and comprehension. Never in my dreams I had...

If you look up Youtube channels to learn Levantine Arabic, you will stumble upon a very popular and known channel named Learn Lebanese Arabic with Heba with 17k+ subscribers. If you've learnt something about the suburbs of Beirut, then the credit goes to Hiba for showing it to you through her Youtube channel.  Make sure to check out top 20 vocabulary picks below!  Link to channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo0hq6VEXDE-tvA7AtiH4Qg    Link to site:  ...

Cats have made the AUB campus their home for more than 30 years. As families fled the country during the war, many left their pets behind. AUB became the go-to-dump spot for abandoning cats. Since then, the population has grown and become a day-to-day reality for AUB students. AUB cats are loved and treated with care by everyone on campus. SETA was founded in September 2019, and club president Lynn Wahab my guest today in this episode, is keen to foster partnerships not only to transform the...

Paola Atallah, worked in large companies for a couple of years until  she started feeling tensions and pain in her body. But very quickly yoga became a genuine lifestyle. What struck me about Paola's website and her social media platforms was her determination to use and speak ONLY in Arabic. This is very rare in today's world.  Watch Paola's reel with different yoga positions in Arabic:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/CQYYNSbjN9t/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Website:...

Can you believe that there are no children's songbooks in Arabic? Lara and Maria, two Lebanese moms living in France created a product that did not exist. Lebanese Songbooks for kids. Follow Dolola publications on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/dolola.publishing/ Order Arabic sound books for kids: https://www.dololapublishing.com   Join our Conversational Classes:  https://nasmaofny.com/adult-group-conversation-class/ Join our Levantine Masterclass:...

In the US One out of every five students report being bullied. Students who experience bullying are at increased risk for depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, lower academic achievement, and dropping out of school. Students who experienced bullying or cyberbullying are nearly 2 times more likely to attempt suicide.  Jinan recently published a book for kids called “Tiny Polly”. The story of a brave bullied chicken who just wants acceptance. Her mission is to bring awareness to bullying...

Frances Timog from my Levantine Arabic Masterclass talks to us about his neighborhood, best eating spots, and his favorite meals. You can find the full script of this episode in both English and Arabic on our website. Thanks Frances for providing the original and translated script. Script: https://nasmaofny.com/podcasts/ Join our Conversational Classes:  https://nasmaofny.com/adult-group-conversation-class/ Join our Levantine Masterclass: https://nasmaofny.com/online-course-membership/ ...

Alia Bazzi is the founder of Manifest Design Inc. is a Michigan-based company that was founded in 2012. As a Muslim Arab-American, Alia's aim is to help create a strong bond between children and Imam Al-Hussain (pbuh), the same way they look at superheroes as inspiration. Make sure to check out our Top 20 Vocabulary picks from this episode below.  Check out Alia's work below:  https://manifestde.com/pages/about-us https://www.instagram.com/riveroftruthcup/ ...

We recorded and edited this episode in less than 48 hours because I wasn't sure how long Qassem will be alive due to nonstop Israeli air strikes. Qassem from Gazza, Palestine shared his story with us about his life Palestine. For the verb first time, I read his story in English in the second part of the podcast.  Also, full script of this episode in Arabic & English available on our website.  Script: https://nasmaofny.com/podcasts/ Join our Conversational Classes:  ...

Founder of Girls on Wheels Lina Al Kassem is Uniting & empowering women on rollers, skateboards, bicycles & motorbikes. Listen to this wonderful episode & support their mission by buying a pair of socks!  Check out Lina's work below:  https://www.instagram.com/girlsonwheelslb/ https://www.instagram.com/girlsonwheelsuae/ Make sure to check out our Top 20 Vocabulary picks from this episode below.  Join our Conversational Classes:  ...

I met Erika on Instagram, she is one of my VERY supportive followers and later a great friend. Erika has a great passion to Arabic and the Arab culture. In this Episode we talk about the Arabic language and how Arabic could be used as a great tool.  Check out Erika's blog: https://www.sheblossomsblog.com/ Make sure to check out our Top 20 Vocabulary picks from this episode below.  Join our Conversational Classes:  https://nasmaofny.com/adult-group-conversation-class/ Join our Levantine...

I met Ikhlas on Instagram. She is a German & Arabic teacher living in Germany. Ikhlas is an author to two books. In this episode she shares 10 German words that are derived from Arabic while I share 10 Spanish words. We had a wonderful time recording this episode together and I hope you enjoy it as well!  Ikhlas Books: https://www.amazon.de/s?k=Ikhlas+schumacher&ref=nb_sb_noss Make sure to check out our Top 20 Vocabulary picks from this episode below.  Join our Conversational...

In this episode I will introduce you to my family’s Ramadan feast. What my mother cooks and I will share with you my favourite family recipes. Great way to learn food in a fun way. Most of the words I will be sharing, can be found in Book 3- Nawartona- Lesson 5- Section A.  Make sure to check out our Top 20 Vocabulary picks from this episode below.  Join our Conversational Classes:  https://nasmaofny.com/adult-group-conversation-class/ Join our Levantine Masterclass:...

Loulwa Khoury is a New York based filmmaker & film editor who was born and raised in Beirut. She recently edited her first award-nominated feature documentary Paradise Without People (2019) & now she is directing and editing her own film "We Never Left"- the Lebanese Expat Revolution Documentary.  In this episode we talk about the economic crisis and daily struggles of the Lebanese under a mercy of a corrupted government.  Please support Loulwa's dream by clicking on the link below....

Advanced Episode: 10 years ago, the American University of Beirut launched a very unique program that remains unique in the Middle East- University for Seniors. Today’s seniors want to remain intellectually challenged and socially engaged, actively contributing to their community. I spoke with Suma & Hassan who are students at UFS about their experience.  Make sure to check out our Top 20 Vocabulary picks from this episode below.  Learn more about UFS: https://www.aub.edu.lb/seniors ...

This episode is great for beginners and intermediate level learners. I talk about my daily routine and introduce new verbs and nouns as I speak.  Make sure to check out our Top 20 Vocabulary picks from this episode below.  Join our Conversational Classes:  https://nasmaofny.com/adult-group-conversation-class/ Join our Levantine Masterclass: https://nasmaofny.com/online-course-membership/ Get the eBook: https://nasmaofny.com/adult-textbooks/ Follow us on Instagram:...

My sister Noor and talk about Zodiac signs in Arabic and their characteristics. It's a great way to learn months of the year and a lot of adjectives!  Make sure to check out our Top 20 Vocabulary picks from this episode below.  Join our Conversational Classes:  https://nasmaofny.com/adult-group-conversation-class/ Join our Levantine Masterclass: https://nasmaofny.com/online-course-membership/ Get the eBook: https://nasmaofny.com/adult-textbooks/ Follow us on Instagram:...

Join our Conversational Classes:  https://nasmaofny.com/adult-group-conversation-class/ Join our Levantine Masterclass: https://nasmaofny.com/online-course-membership/ Get the eBook: https://nasmaofny.com/adult-textbooks/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levantinearabic_bynasmaofny/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ3xodgJWwMeRCE59ZNNCTQ?view_as=subscriber Music by: Stay Young by Nick Petrov  

My sister Noor and talk about Zodiac signs in Arabic and their characteristics. It's a great way to learn months of the year and a lot of adjectives!  Make sure to check out our Top 20 Vocabulary picks from this episode below.  Join our Levantine Masterclass: https://nasmaofny.com/online-course-membership/ Get the eBook: https://nasmaofny.com/adult-textbooks/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levantinearabic_bynasmaofny/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel: ...

Zobaida Falah created Cure with a goal to “Make Healthy Taste Good”. In this episode Zobaida talks about her business, her grandmothers recipe, and how she started her business from the ground up.  Get your cure bar here: https://cureyourworld.com Make sure to check out our Top 20 Vocabulary picks from this episode below.  Join our Levantine Masterclass: https://nasmaofny.com/online-course-membership/ Get the eBook: https://nasmaofny.com/adult-textbooks/ Follow us on Instagram:...

In this episode Mariam Nabbout founder of Kezbara, The Kezbara Studio, and cohost of Sundays with Mariam & Lily podcast walks us through the 7 steps to create a killer Instagram account.  Follow Mariam at: https://www.instagram.com/kezbara/ and https://www.instagram.com/thekezbarastudio/ .  Make sure to check out our Top 20 Vocabulary picks from this episode below.  Join our Levantine Masterclass: https://nasmaofny.com/online-course-membership/ Get the eBook:...

This episode is intended for mature audiences. This episode can be triggering such as emotional and suicidal. I’m not a therapist or a doctor. If you need support please talk to someone professional.  I would consider this episode as advanced but don’t forget to scroll down and check our top 20 vocabulary picks.  Join our Levantine Masterclass: https://nasmaofny.com/online-course-membership/ Get the eBook: https://nasmaofny.com/adult-textbooks/ Follow us on Instagram:...

Certified face yoga instructor, Chloe Hourani known on Instagram as @faceyogawithchloe  discusses in this episode everything you need to know about face yoga.  Friends I've tried it myself and face yoga does miracles! The best thing about it is that, all you need is your clean hands to practice anywhere you are.  Make sure to check out our Top 20 Vocabulary picks from this episode below.  Join our Levantine Masterclass: https://nasmaofny.com/online-course-membership/ Get the eBook:...

10 years ago, the American University of Beirut launched a very unique program that remains unique in the Middle East- University for Seniors. Today’s seniorswant to remain intellectually challenged and socially engaged, actively contributing to their community. Our seniors are accomplished, energetic, sociable, and generous. They have valuable life and professional experiences to share. Amani Zaidan who is the program coordinator at UFS chats about UFS and its benefits.   Make sure to...