Ahlan Arabic

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  • Arabic for Travel & Daily Life | Asking for Directions | Ep.15

    In this episode of Ahlan Arabic, we learn how to ask for directions and understand simple directions in Arabic.

    You’ll practice:
    • Asking “Where is…?”
    • Places and locations
    • Right and left
    • Go straight
    • Useful travel expressions
    • Beginner Arabic dialogues

    This episode is designed for beginner learners who want to start understanding and speaking real Arabic naturally and confidently.

    10 min
  • Arabic Prepositions (Ḥurūf al-Jarr) + Places Vocabulary | Ahlan Arabic Ep.14

    In this episode of Ahlan Arabic, we learn one of the most important building blocks in Arabic grammar: ḥurūf al-jarr (حروف الجر) and the concept of ism majrūr (الاسم المجرور).

    We also introduce a full set of new vocabulary related to places, including:

    • School, hospital, airport, restaurant, and more

    • Common environments you see every day in Arabic

    • What ḥurūf al-jarr are and how they work

    • The most common prepositions in Arabic:

      • فِي (in)

      • عَلَى (on)

      • مِن (from)

      • إِلَى (to)

      • عَنْ (about)

      • بِـ (with)

      • لِـ (for)

    • How ism majrūr works after prepositions

    • Real-life sentence building using new vocabulary

    • How to describe your surroundings in Arabic

    • “Where is…?” questions (أين؟)

    • Describing location using prepositions

    • Building natural Arabic sentences

    Try describing everything around you in Arabic — even simple sentences like:“The book is on the table” or “The pen is in the bag”


    14 min
  • Arabic Grammar Review: Nominal vs Verbal Sentences + I^raab Basics | Ahlan Arabic Ep.13

    In this episode of Ahlan Arabic, we continue reviewing essential Arabic grammar concepts using only vocabulary from previous lessons.

    You’ll strengthen your understanding of:

    • The difference between nominal sentences (الجملة الاسمية) and verbal sentences (الجملة الفعلية)

    • The structure of mubtadaʾ (مبتدأ) and khabar (خبر)

    • The basics of iʿrāb (الإعراب) and how word endings change

    • The three grammatical states: marfūʿ (مرفوع), manṣūb (منصوب), and majrūr (مجرور)

    • The difference between muʿrab (معرب) and mabnī (مبني)

    • Identifying ism (اسم), fiʿl (فعل), and ḥarf (حرف)

    This episode also includes simple examples and practice questions to help reinforce your learning.

    Perfect for beginners who want to review and solidify their Arabic grammar foundation step by step.


    15 min
  • Types of Arabic Words (Ism, Fiʿl, Ḥarf) + Sentence Types (Ismiyyah & Fi'liyyah Sentences) | Ahlan Arabic Ep.12

    In this episode of Ahlan Arabic, we begin reviewing the main grammar concepts we learned in the first season.

    We revisit the three types of Arabic words:

    • Ism (noun)• Fiʿl (verb)• Ḥarf (particle)

    Then we explore how Arabic sentences are formed and the difference between:

    • Jumlah Ismiyyah (nominal sentences)• Jumlah Fiʿliyyah (verbal sentences)

    All explanations use vocabulary from previous episodes so you can review and strengthen what you already know.

    This episode is perfect if you're learning beginner Arabic grammar step-by-step.

    🎧 Listen slowly, repeat the examples, and review the concepts with us.

    14 min
  • Super Review: Vocabulary from Episodes 1–10 | Ahlan Arabic Ep.11

    Welcome back to Ahlan Arabic, a learning podcast from Kuttāb Academy.

    In this special Super Review Episode, we revise the most important vocabulary and phrases from Episodes 1–10, including:

    ✅ Greetings and introductions
    ✅ Daily duʿāʾs and Islamic phrases
    ✅ Conversation sentences (I am from / I live in / I speak…)
    ✅ Home vocabulary (door, window, bed, etc.)
    ✅ Food and drinks
    ✅ Seasons and weather vocabulary
    ✅ Demonstratives: هذا / هذه / ذلك / تلك
    ✅ Useful adjectives and descriptions

    ✨ Reminder: Consistency matters — practice Arabic a little every day and you will improve quickly إن شاء الله .

    🎧 If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast and share it with a friend.
    بارك الله فيكم 🤍


    Episode Sections

    • Greetings

    • Daily Duʿāʾs

    • Key conversation phrases

    • Home vocabulary

    • Food & drinks

    • Seasons + weather

    • Demonstratives + adjectives

    17 min
  • The Definite Article Al, Tanwīn & Sun and Moon Letters | Ep. 10 – Ahlan Arabic

    Welcome back to Ahlan Arabic, a podcast for learning Arabic slowly and surely from Kuttāb Academy.

    In Episode 10, we cover one of the most important pronunciation and grammar foundations in Arabic. This episode explains how the definite article “al” works, the difference between tanwīn and al, how sun letters and moon letters affect pronunciation, and how stopping at the end of words changes Arabic speech.

    You will learn:
    • What al means and when it is used
    • What tanwīn is and why it disappears
    • Ḥurūf Qamariyyah (moon letters)
    • Ḥurūf Shamsiyyah (sun letters)
    • Why the lām is sometimes pronounced and sometimes not
    • How to stop correctly at the end of Arabic words
    • The special case of tāʾ marbūṭah

    This episode includes clear explanations, repetition, and guided listening practice, making it perfect for beginners learning Fuṣḥā Arabic.

    🎧 Listen slowly, repeat often, and revisit this episode for mastery.

    18 min
  • Around the Home + مبتدأ وخبر | Ep.9 (Part 2) – Ahlan Arabic

    This is Part 2 of Episode 9 of Ahlan Arabic !
    We continue exploring vocabulary around the home while practicing full Arabic sentences using مبتدأ + خبر and the demonstratives هذا، هذه، ذلك، تلك.

    You’ll hear:

    • More home vocabulary

    • Natural sentence-building practice

    • A short guided conversation

    • Repetition exercises

    • A helpful learning tip to end

    Perfect for strengthening fluency and confidence.

    7 min
  • Around the Home + مبتدأ وخبر | Ep.9 (Part 1) – Ahlan Arabic

    Welcome to Episode 9 of Ahlan Arabic!
    In Part 1, we explore everyday home vocabulary and combine it with essential grammar: مبتدأ وخبر and the pointing words هذا، هذه، ذلك، تلك.

    You’ll hear:

    • Clear examples using real home items

    • Simple patterns for making full nominal sentences

    • Guided practice

    • A learning tip at the end

    A great episode for beginners learning how to describe the world around them.

    12 min
  • Vocabulary Review + Full Sentences | Ahlan Arabic Ep. 8 (Part 2)

    Part 2 of Episode 8 is a practice-focused session. In this episode, we review vocabulary from Episodes 1–7 and build it into simple, clear sentences. You’ll hear:

    • Vocabulary repetition

    • Beginner-friendly example sentences

    • A short review conversation

    • Practice using the case endings naturally in context

    No new grammar — just speaking and comprehension practice.

    5 min
  • Understanding الإعراب (Case Endings) | Ep.8 | Part 1

    In Episode 8 of Ahlan Arabic, we introduce الإعراب — the system of case endings in Arabic. You’ll learn إن شاء الله :

    • What case endings are

    • Why nouns change depending on sentence position

    • The three basic cases: الرفع، النصب، الجر

    • Simple examples using only vocabulary from Episodes 1–7

    • A short conversation review to reinforce learning

    11 min

About Ahlan Arabic

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Ahlan Arabic is your friendly introduction to Modern Standard Arabic. In each short, clear episode, you’ll learn essential words, phrases, and grammar, along with pronunciation tips and cultural insights. Perfect for beginners, we break Arabic learning into easy, practical steps so you can start speaking with confidence.