Learn Lebanese Arabic with transcribed podcast episodes exploring Lebanon and its people | تعلم اللغة العربية باللهجة اللبنانية مع البودكاست الأسبوعي والمكتوب الذي يعرفك على لبنان وشعبه
Lebanon has a small but vibrant poetry scene. In Beirut and other cities you can find poetry reading nights, open mic events, and local poetry magazines and journals. Poetry has a long history in the country and a new generation of poets are keeping those traditions alive while renewing them at the same time. Siba … Continue reading Episode 6 – Modern poetry scene
Lebanon hosts several major music festivals each year in different cities and parts of the country. Three of the most popular festivals are the Byblos International Festival, Baalbek International Festival, and Beiteddine Festival. Many of the most famous singers and bands in the world have performed at these festivals. Each festival takes place in impressive … Continue reading Episode 5 – Three popular music festivals
There is a popular proverb people use in Lebanon when others comment about something without knowing the real story behind it. It translates as “Those who know, know, and those who do not know say ‘A handful of lentils’. Leen explains this proverb, tells us about its origins, and how the proverb applied to one … Continue reading Episode 4 – Proverb: A handful of lentils
Mezza is a traditional Lebanese starter meal eaten with friends and family. It includes a variety of starter dishes and salads. The appetizers are served in small plates and shared by everyone on the table. There are dozens of different mezza dishes, and each family has their own recipes and stories of mezza meals together. … Continue reading Episode 1 – Mezza