Podtalk Algerian Arabic Workbook

By Thouria Benferhat

Practical lessons in Algerian Arabic designed for global learners—with real-life expressions, cultural insight, and clear explanations. "PodTalk: Algerian Arabic Workbook" supports your journey with e... more

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How many episodes does Podtalk Algerian Arabic Workbook have?

The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.

Podtalk Algerian Arabic Workbook episodes:

July 07, 2025 Episode 6- PodTalk Algerian Workbook – Dialog - Asking About Her Day
🛎️ Want to be the first to know when the accompanying workbook is released? 👉 Follow my author page here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/thouria⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

My Algerian Arabic kids' book:
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Yomna-Language-Dreamland-Algerian-translation/dp/B0BYR8NKRV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this gentle, evening-centered episode, Thouria invites you into a familiar Algerian moment: checking in with someone after a long day. Through this brief but meaningful dialogue, you’ll learn how to ask someone how their day went, express mild fatigue, and respond with warmth and empathy—all in everyday Darija.
The focus here is on authentic, conversational language you’ll hear between neighbors, friends, or family members. It's all about connecting with kindness, using simple expressions that carry emotional weight.
🧕🏽 Whether you're building a relationship or just being thoughtful, these phrases will help you carry a conversation that feels natural and caring.
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July 05, 2025Episode 8- PodTalk Algerian Workbook – Special Series: Review Episodes 1-7
🛎️ Want to be the first to know when the accompanying workbook is released? 👉 Follow my author page here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/thouria⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

My Algerian Arabic kids' book:
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Yomna-Language-Dreamland-Algerian-translation/dp/B0BYR8NKRV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🎙️ PodTalk Algerian – Special Series: Darija Deep Dive with Thouria A podcast companion to the upcoming workbook!
In this special teaching edition of PodTalk Algerian, host and educator Thouria Benferhat brings learners behind the scenes of real Darija instruction—step by step, phrase by phrase. Each episode features authentic dialogues from the series, now expanded with in-depth explanations, pronunciation guidance, and cultural context.
What makes this series extra special? It's designed to work hand-in-hand with an upcoming comprehensive workbook, where you'll find the full texts, detailed vocab, pronunciation notes, cultural insights, and exercises to put your Algerian Arabic into action.
🎓 Whether you're studying on your own or guiding students in a classroom, these podcast-guided lessons bring Darija to life—with warmth, clarity, and care.
What you'll experience:
🌟 A full breakdown of every line from Episodes 1–7
🗣️ Real-time pronunciation coaching and repetition practice
🤲 Cultural meaning behind greetings, expressions, and tone
📖 References to matching pages and sections in the forthcoming workbook

#PodTalkAlgerian #DarijaDeepDive #AlgerianArabic #LearnDarija #ArabicWithCulture #LanguageLearning #ThouriaLearns #DarijaWorkbook #ArabicPodcast #NorthAfricaVoices #دارجة_جزائرية #WorkbookAndPodcast
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1h 7min
July 01, 2025 Episode 5- PodTalk Algerian Workbook – Dialog - Greeting the Female Neighbor
🛎️ Want to be the first to know when the accompanying workbook is released? 👉 Follow my author page here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/thouria⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

My Algerian Arabic kids' book:
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Yomna-Language-Dreamland-Algerian-translation/dp/B0BYR8NKRV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🎙️ PodTalk Algerian – Episode 5: Greeting the Neighbor
In this episode, we step outside the home and into the heart of Algerian community life. Thouria takes you through a short but meaningful exchange between a young man and his elder female neighbor. You’ll hear expressions of respect, affection, and everyday connection—highlighting how Algerians use language to build neighborhood ties.
This episode is all about real-world interaction: how to say hello, ask about someone’s well-being, and return the same care with grace and familiarity. It’s a window into daily language that’s casual, warm, and deeply cultural.
🧕🏽 Whether you’re greeting someone you know well or showing respect to a neighborhood elder, these expressions will help you speak Darja with heart.
#PodTalkAlgerian #DarijaExpressions #AlgerianArabic #GreetingInArabic #ArabicPodcast #LearnDarija #ThouriaLearns #تحيةالجار #دارجةجزائرية #LanguageWithCulture #NorthAfricaVoices
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July 01, 2025 Episode 3- PodTalk Algerian Workbook – Dialog: First Greeting
🛎️ Want to be the first to know when the accompanying workbook is released? 👉 Follow my author page here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/thouria⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

My Algerian Arabic kids' book:
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Yomna-Language-Dreamland-Algerian-translation/dp/B0BYR8NKRV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🎙️ PodTalk Algerian Workbook: Greetings that Matter
In this short and foundational episode, Thouria breaks down a simple Algerian greeting—revealing just how much warmth and meaning is packed into a few words. Learn how to exchange “Salam 3likom” with confidence, ask about someone’s well-being, and introduce yourself naturally. Whether you’re meeting a new friend or walking into a family home, these expressions are your first step into true Algerian connection.
🌟 Listen, repeat, and let Darija roll off your tongue one phrase at a time!
#PodTalkAlgerian #DarijaGreetings #LearnDarija #AlgerianArabic #ArabicPodcast #LanguageLearning #سلام_عليكم #تشرفت #CulturalFluency #ThouriaLearns #NorthAfricaVoices

My Algerian Arabic kids' book:
https://read.amazon.com/sample/B0BZGZLTY6?clientId=share

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July 01, 2025 Episode 4- PodTalk Algerian Workbook – Dialog - Morning with Mom
🛎️ Want to be the first to know when the accompanying workbook is released? 👉 Follow my author page here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/thouria⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

My Algerian Arabic kids' book:
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Yomna-Language-Dreamland-Algerian-translation/dp/B0BYR8NKRV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Start your day the Algerian way! In this cozy episode, Thouria walks you through a warm, everyday conversation between a mother and her child. From "Good morning" to gentle blessings, you’ll learn how language expresses tenderness and care in Algerian homes. Perfect your pronunciation and pick up authentic phrasing for real family moments.

🎧 Practice at your own pace, and follow along with today’s featured dialogue and vocabulary below.
#PodTalkAlgerian #DarijaForLife #MorningGreetings #LearnDarija #AlgerianArabic #ArabicPodcast #ThouriaLearns #NorthAfricanVoices #Salutations #صباحالخير #الدارجةالجزائرية #LanguageWithLove
📘 Vocabulary List – Episode 3: Morning with Mom
Arabic (العربية)TransliterationEnglish Translationصباح الخيرSba7 elkhīrGood morningيمّاYemmaMom (dialectal)صباح النورSba7 ennūrMorning light (response)ولديWeldiMy sonكيفاش نعست؟Kifāsh n3est?How did you sleep?لاباسLabasFine / Okayالحمد للهEl7amdullahThank Godوانتي؟W nti?And you? (to a woman)ربي يباركRabi ybārakMay God bless you

My Algerian Arabic kids' book:
https://read.amazon.com/sample/B0BZGZLTY6?clientId=share

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July 01, 2025Episode 2- PodTalk Algerian Workbook – Deep Dive - More Than Just Hello!
🛎️ Want to be the first to know when the accompanying workbook is released? 👉 Follow my author page here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/thouria⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

My Algerian Arabic kids' book:
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Yomna-Language-Dreamland-Algerian-translation/dp/B0BYR8NKRV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Your journey into real-life Algerian Arabic just leveled up! In this episode, Thouria Benferhat expands on the classic "Salam" by introducing friendly follow-ups, polite replies, and warm family greetings. You'll hear expressions from real Algerian homes and neighborhoods, and learn how small phrases carry big cultural depth. 🗣️ Learn how to say "Nice to meet you," ask someone how they slept, or respectfully greet your neighbor—all with authentic Algerian Darija.
📘 Vocabulary List – Episode 2
السلام عليكم (Salam 3likom): Peace be upon you
وعليكم السلام (Wa 3likom essalam): Peace be upon you too
صباح الخير (Sba7 elkhīr): Good morning
صباح النور (Sba7 ennūr): Morning light (response)
مساء الخير (Msa lkhīr): Good evening
نهارك مبروك (Nharek mbrūk): Have a blessed day
نهارك زين (Nharek zīn): Have a good day
مرحبا (Mar7ba): Hello / Welcome
أهلا وسهلا (A7lan w sahlan): Welcome
لاباس؟ (Labas?): All good?
بخير؟ (Bkhīr?): Good? / You okay?
إن شاء الله بخير (Nchallah bkhīr): I hope you’re well
واش راك؟ (Wash rak?): How are you? (to a male)
واش راكي؟ (Wash raki?): How are you? (to a female)
واش راكم؟ (Wash rakom?): How are you? (to 2 or more people)
راك لاباس؟ (Rak labas?): Are you well?
واش حوالك؟ (Wash 7wālek?): How’s it going?
واش كاين؟ (Wash kāyen?): What’s up?
واش جديد؟ (Wash jdīd?): What’s new?
تهلا ف روحك (Thalla f rou7ek): Take care of yourself
نشوفك من بعد (Nchoufek men b3d): See you later
كي داير؟ (Ki dāyr?): How are you doing? (neutral)
مرحبا بيك (Mar7ba bik): Welcome (to one person)
مرحبا بكم (Mar7ba bikom): Welcome (plural)
تشرفنا بيك (Tcharrafna bik): Nice to meet you
نتمنى تكون بخير (Ntmanā tkoon bikhīr): I hope you’re well
شرفتنا (Sharraftna): You’ve honored us
ربي يبارك فيك (Rabi ybārak fik): May God bless you
نورت الدار (Nawart ed-dār): You’ve lit up the house
مع السلامة (Ma3 essalama): Goodbye
بالسلامة (Besslama): Go in peace
نتهلاو فيك (Ntḥallaw fik): We take care (of you)
في أمان الله (Fi amān Allah): In God’s protection
ربي يحفظك (Rabi y7afdek): May God protect you
ربي يسهلك (Rabi ysehhllek): May God make it easy for you
توحشتك (Twa7eshtek): I miss/missed you (to one person)
توحشتكم (Twa7eshtkom): I miss/missed you (to two or more people)

#PodTalkAlgerian #LearnDarija #ArabicPodcast #AlgerianArabic #DarijaExpressions #ArabicGreetings #LanguageLearning #MaghrebiArabic #CulturalFluency #سلامعليكم #تشرفنا #تهلاوفي_رواحكم #ThouriaLearns
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July 01, 2025Episode 1- PodTalk Algerian Workbook - Salam and Beyond
🛎️ Want to be the first to know when the accompanying workbook is released? 👉 Follow my author page here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/thouria⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

My Algerian Arabic kids' book:
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Yomna-Language-Dreamland-Algerian-translation/dp/B0BYR8NKRV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Want to learn Algerian Arabic, aka Darja/Darija? Join us on PodTalk Algerian, your friendly guide to mastering the language and connecting with Algerian culture! Each episode breaks down essential phrases, common dialogues, and cultural insights, making learning fun and accessible. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills, we'll help you speak Darja/Darija with confidence. Marhba bikom!

وعليكم السلام (Wa 3likom essalam): Peace be upon you too

صباح الخير (Sba7 elkhīr): Good morning

صباح النور (Sba7 ennūr): Morning light (response)

مساء الخير (Msa lkhīr): Good evening

نهارك مبروك (Nharek mbrūk): Have a blessed day

نهارك زين (Nharek zīn): Have a good day

مرحبا (Mar7ba): Hello / Welcome

أهلا وسهلا (A7lan w sahlan): Welcome

لاباس؟ (Labas?): All good?

بخير؟ (Bkhīr?): Good? / You okay?

إن شاء الله بخير (Nchallah bkhīr): I hope you’re well

واش راك؟ (Wash rak?): How are you? (to a male)

واش راكي؟ (Wash raki?): How are you? (to a female)

واش راكم؟ (Wash rakom?): How are you? (to 2 or more people)

راك لاباس؟ (Rak labas?): Are you well?

واش حوالك؟ (Wash 7wālek?): How’s it going?

واش كاين؟ (Wash kāyen?): What’s up?

واش جديد؟ (Wash jdīd?): What’s new?

تهلا ف روحك (Thalla f rou7ek): Take care of yourself

نشوفك من بعد (Nchoufek men b3d): See you later

كي داير؟ (Ki dāyr?): How are you doing? (neutral)

مرحبا بيك (Mar7ba bik): Welcome (to one person)

مرحبا بكم (Mar7ba bikom): Welcome (plural)

تشرفنا بيك (Tcharrafna bik): Nice to meet you

نتمنى تكون بخير (Ntmanā tkoon bikhīr): I hope you’re well

شرفتنا (Sharraftna): You’ve honored us

ربي يبارك فيك (Rabi ybārak fik): May God bless you

نورت الدار (Nawart ed-dār): You’ve lit up the house

مع السلامة (Ma3 essalama): Goodbye

بالسلامة (Besslama): Go in peace

نتهلاو فيك (Ntḥallaw fik): We take care (of you)

في أمان الله (Fi amān Allah): In God’s protection

ربي يحفظك (Rabi y7afdek): May God protect you

ربي يسهلك (Rabi ysehhllek): May God make it easy for you

توحشتك (Twa7eshtek): I miss/missed you (to one person)
توحشتكم (Twa7eshtkom): I miss/missed you (to two or more people)
#AlgerianArabic #Darja #LearnArabic #Algeria #ArabicLanguage #LanguageLearning #Podcast
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FAQs about Podtalk Algerian Arabic Workbook:

How many episodes does Podtalk Algerian Arabic Workbook have?

The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.