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
Mariam and Rana discuss and remember the life of the phenomenal Lebanese writer, poet, and artist Gibran Khalil Gibran, and how he became a Lebanese and international icon. They speak about his early childhood, his emigration from Lebanon, his beginnings in art and literature, his bestselling books and the fame as well as his personal … Continue reading Episode 95 – Gibran Khalil Gibran
Skit: Wedding Planning Following a beautiful wedding proposal, Mario and Lea decide to start preparing for their big day. The choices to make are anything but few: Should they hire a wedding planner? Can they have a civil marriage? When and where will they party with their friends and family? Etc. Join the newly engaged … Continue reading Episode 93 – Skit: Wedding planning
With skyrocketing prices and stagnating salaries, Nassar and Mirna find themselves in need of a new budget, to keep afloat during these hard economic times. They discuss their personal expenditures and priorities and agree on different ways to economize. Tune in to this week’s episode of Language Wave, as the couple’s financial tips might inspire … Continue reading Episode 92 – Skit: Household budgeting
Mariam calls her niece Reem to check on her and chat a bit. When Mariam notices that Reem’s voice does not sound well, she asks her about it. Reem, who is waiting to begin her third Physiotherapy year in the Lebanese University, starts telling her aunt about the reasons behind her depression; the continuous strikes … Continue reading Episode 91 – Education sector crisis
As Omar plans a fun night out, he tries to get his friend Mira to join their group of friends. However, she uses every excuse in the book to stay at home. While he first thinks that she is trying to avoid them, Mira is actually struggling to adapt to the post-lockdown world during the … Continue reading Episode 89 – Skit: Hanging out during the pandemic
Remi wants to go on a diet, but her brother Jad does not understand the point of it. Thus, Remi tries to convince him that they both have to adopt a healthier lifestyle and stop depending on ready food from restaurants. Join them in this episode of Language Wave as they debate different diet options … Continue reading Episode 87 – Skit: Diet
Malak is a home-based entrepreneur in Lebanon who sells artificial flower arrangements and other handmade home-decorations. In this episode, Malak speaks with her sister, Mariam, about the challenges facing local small businesses during the current financial crisis. Malak explains how she tries to navigate the difficult situation and wonders if the crisis might force her … Continue reading Episode 86 – Small business amid economic upheaval
On August 4, 2020, a huge explosion wiped the Port of Beirut, killed 219 people, and damaged a large part of the city. While evidence suggests that many Lebanese politicians knew about the presence of hazardous explosives at the port, a thorough investigation has not yet occurred. One year after the blast, Rana and Khaled … Continue reading Episode 84 – One year after the Beirut Port explosion
Due to an unprecedented economic crisis, the medical sector in Lebanon is collapsing. Medications cannot be found, pharmacies continue to go on strikes, and doctors are emigrating. Amid this chaos, patients struggle with inflation, currency devaluation, and lack of basic infrastructure. As Rana is searching for her dad’s hypertension medication, she discusses with Khaled Lebanon’s … Continue reading Episode 83 – Medical crisis
The Lebanese cedar tree has held cultural and economic significance throughout history and is the principal feature of the Lebanese flag. The Barouk forest is one of the largest reserves of cedars in the country. In this episode, Rana and Khaled chat about their hike to Barouk forest, which is located in the Chouf region. … Continue reading Episode 82 – Barouk cedar forest