🎙️ Episode 8 – Form II – فَعَّلَ (faʿʿala): Pattern, Meaning, and Common Verbs

In this episode, we begin our deep dive into Form II verbs—the backbone of causation, intensity, and repetition in Modern Standard Arabic.

If Form I is about doing, Form II is about making it happen: teaching, dictating, organizing, preparing, and more.

You’ll learn:

• The core فَعَّلَ pattern and how it transforms Form I roots

• How verbs like عَلَّمَ (to teach), كَتَّبَ (to dictate), and نَظَّمَ (to organize) shift meaning from basic action to structured intent

• Syntax tips, including how Form II verbs pair with prepositions like بـ، في، لـِ

• The power of the شَدَّة (shadda) and why pronunciation matters

• 3 bonus Form II verbs: بَحَّثَ (to investigate), قَرَّأَ (to make recite), and دَرَّسَ (to teach)

This episode is part of the complete Arabic Verbs Workbook system—designed for global learners who want clarity, confidence, and fluency in Arabic.

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🎧 Listen – repeat – and get ready forEpisode 9: Form II Deep Dive 1 – Conjugation, Voice, and Frequency

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🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Form I verbs behave inside full Arabic sentences

• The difference between VSO and SVO word order—and why it matters for verb agreement

• Why الأَوْلادُ كَتَبُوا is correct (not الأَوْلادُ كَتَبَ)

• How negation particles like ما، لا، لَمْ، لَنْ shift verb tense and endings

• Passive voice patterns: fu‘ila and yu‘falu

• Preposition partnerships that complete or change verb meaning

• Idiomatic expressions powered by Form I verbs

💡 Key Reminder: Mastering Form I means moving beyond drills to real-world fluency. This episode bridges the gap between conjugation and communication.

🎧 Listen, practice, and prepare for our next arc: Form II in context.

Welcome back to the Arabic Verbs Workbook Podcast. I'm your host, Thouria, and this is Episode 6: Form I Deep Dive 2 – Imperative.

Before we start today's intensive practice, I want to remind you that this podcast series is part of a complete workbook system. The full Arabic Verbs Workbook with all exercises, solutions, and additional practice materials will be available soon. To get notified when it's released, follow my author page at: https://smile.amazon.com/Thouria-Benferhat/e/B08WJG8SC5

Welcome to our deep dive on one of the most practical and powerful parts of Arabic grammar: the imperative. In this episode, we'll strip away the complexities and show you exactly how to give a command using the most common verb form, Form I. You'll learn the simple rules for turning a basic verb into an instruction, allowing you to tell someone to write, enter, or sit down.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to systematically form the imperative verb from its present tense root.

• The specific conjugation patterns for commanding a single male, a single female, and multiple people.

• Common exceptions and nuances to watch out for.

• Practical examples you can start using immediately.

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Next Episode: In Episode 7, we will dive into Form I in Sentences, exploring how these verbs function in real-world contexts and discussing common challenges learners face.

Absolutely, Thouria! Here's a crisp, platform-optimized set of show notes for Episode 5 – Form I Deep Practice of your Arabic Verbs Workbook Podcast. I’ve kept it tight, clear, and discoverable, with multilingual learners in mind:

🎙️ Episode 5: Form I Deep Practice
📘 Arabic Verbs Workbook Podcast

Ready to master the backbone of Arabic verbs? In this episode, we dive deep into Form I—the foundation of verb conjugation in Modern Standard Arabic. You’ll get:

• 🔍 A clear breakdown of Form I patterns
• 🧠 Guided practice for active recall and learner autonomy
• ✍️ Tips for using workbook drills effectively
• 🎧 Audio cues to reinforce pronunciation and rhythm

Whether you're a beginner or brushing up your skills, this episode helps you build fluency from the ground up. Perfect for self-paced learners, educators, and families worldwide.

📘 The Arabic Verbs Workbook is almost here! Follow the author page to be the first to know when it’s published: https://tr.ee/XN4gW8fin8

Your journey to mastering Arabic verbs is about to get even better.
🌍 Multilingual support: English, Arabic, French, and Spanish

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🎙️ Episode 4 – Quiz: 10 Arabic Verb Forms Arabic Verbs Workbook Podcast

Ready to test your mastery of Arabic verb forms? In this interactive quiz episode, host Thouria Benferhat guides you through five sections covering Forms I through X—with clear Arabic examples and bilingual explanations throughout.

🔹 Verb Form Recognition Hear a verb like كَتَبَ (Form I – “He wrote”) or دَرَّسَ (Form II – “He taught”), and identify its form, meaning, and usage.Example: سَافَرَ الرَّجُلُ مَعَ أُسْرَتِهِ – The man traveled with his family (Form III)

🔹 Root-to-Form Conversion Given a root like د-ر-س and a form number, produce the correct verb:Example: Form II + د-ر-س → دَرَّسَ – “He taught”دَرَّسَ المُعَلِّمُ الطُّلَّابَ – The teacher taught the students

🔹 Sentence Completion Complete sentences using the correct verb form:Example: Subject: البِنْتُ | Root: كَتَبَ → تَكْتُبُ البِنْتُ رِسَالَةً – The girl is writing a letter (Form I, present tense)

🔹 Meaning–Form Matching (with Tense Variation) Identify the verb form from a sentence like:اِسْتَغْفِرْ رَبَّكَ – Seek forgiveness from your Lord (Form X, imperative)سَيُدَرِّسُ المُعَلِّمُ النَّحْوَ غَدًا – The teacher will teach grammar tomorrow (Form II, future)

🔹 Pattern Identification Challenge Break down verbs into form, root, and pattern:Example: اِجْتَهَدَ → Form VIII | Root: ج-ه-د | Pattern: اِفْتَعَلَاِجْتَهَدَ الطَّالِبُ فِي دِرَاسَتِهِ – The student worked hard in his studies

By the end of this episode, you’ll have practiced recognition, conversion, sentence building, tense variation, and pattern analysis—all with rich, real-world Arabic.

📘 The Arabic Verbs Workbook is almost here! Follow the author page to be the first to know when it’s published: https://tr.ee/XN4gW8fin8 Your journey to mastering Arabic verbs is about to get even better.

Next up: Episode 5 begins our deep dive into Form I—its structure, conjugation, and evolution across contexts. Each form will get eight episodes, ending with a quiz just like this one. Stay tuned, and let’s build your fluency one pattern at a time.

🎧 Episode 3 – Arabic Verbs Workbook Podcast: 10 Forms with Example Sentences

Ready to see Arabic verb forms in action? In this episode, we move beyond structure and into usage—exploring how each of the 10 core verb forms appears in real-life sentences. From Form I (فَعَلَ) to Form X (اسْتَفْعَلَ), you'll hear clear examples with transliteration, translation, and context to help you internalize patterns and meanings.

🧠 What you'll learn:

• How each verb form functions in a sentence
• Sample sentences with transliteration and English translation
• Subtle shifts in meaning across forms

📘 This podcast is part of a larger project: the Arabic Verbs Workbook, a comprehensive resource filled with exercises, examples, and solutions. Want early access? Follow my author page via this link: https://tr.ee/XN4gW8fin8

🌍 Designed for learners of Modern Standard Arabic, heritage speakers, and curious minds seeking clarity and confidence in verb usage. Listen, repeat, and let the patterns sink in!

🎧 Episode 2 – Arabic Verbs Workbook: 10 Verb Arabic Forms Intro

In this episode, we dive into the heart of Arabic grammar: the ten core verb forms that shape meaning, nuance, and expression in Modern Standard Arabic. Whether you're a beginner curious about Form I (فعل) or an advanced learner exploring Form X (استفعل), this introduction lays the foundation for understanding how verbs evolve across patterns.

🧠 What you'll learn:

• The logic behind the 10 verb forms and how they’re built
• Examples of each form with transliteration and meaning

📘 This podcast is part of a larger project: the Arabic Verbs Workbook, a comprehensive resource filled with exercises, examples, and solutions. Want early access? Follow my author page via this link: https://tr.ee/XN4gW8fin8

🌍 Ideal for learners of MSA, heritage speakers, and anyone curious about the structure of Arabic verbs. Tune in, take notes, and let’s make Arabic verbs feel intuitive, not intimidating.

🎙️ Episode 1: Why Arabic Verbs Matter Discover why Arabic verbs are the key to fluency—root-based, pattern-rich, and grammar-packed. Hosted by Thouria Benferhat.📘 Workbook coming soon: https://tr.ee/XN4gW8fin8

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