Skip to content
Language Wave

Language Wave

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

  • Home
  • List View
  • Free Sample Episodes
  • Subscribe
  • Login
  • About
    • About Us
    • Policies
      • Subscription Agreement
      • Terms of Use
      • Privacy Policy
    • Feedback
    • Contact Us

Episode 75 – Skit: trip to the beach

May 4, 2021May 19, 2021 ~ languagewave ~ Leave a comment

Nadine and Lama were told about a lovely hidden beach in Naqoura, a beautiful coastal city in the south of Lebanon. They went there early in the day ahead of their friends who plan to join later. The two start discussing how to spend their time before the rest of the group arrives. They decide … Continue reading Episode 75 – Skit: trip to the beach

Episode 74 – Lebanese beaches

April 26, 2021May 3, 2021 ~ languagewave ~ Leave a comment

The sun is out and so is Khaled! He calls Rana asking for her suggestions, as he is planning a trip to the beach with his siblings. They go over the most famous Lebanese beaches, from Anfeh in the North to Naqoura in the South. Dive into this week’s episode to know more about Lebanon’s … Continue reading Episode 74 – Lebanese beaches

Episode 73 – Lebanese movies

April 19, 2021 ~ languagewave ~ Leave a comment

Lebanese movies are recently achieving a growing success and many have been nominated for international awards. These movies are a great way to know more about the local society. In this episode, Rana and Khaled are trying to decide what movie to watch. They suggest different titles and highlight what they like best about each … Continue reading Episode 73 – Lebanese movies

Episode 72 – Dabke dance

April 11, 2021June 10, 2021 ~ languagewave ~ Leave a comment

Dabke is a popular Levantine folk dance and often performed at weddings and other happy celebrations. It is a major part of Lebanese heritage that continues to evolve over time. Rana and Khaled both love this traditional dance, despite Khaled having two left feet! Learn more about Dabke as Rana tries to teach Khaled how … Continue reading Episode 72 – Dabke dance

Episode 71 – Mother’s Day

April 4, 2021May 6, 2021 ~ languagewave ~ Leave a comment

Mother's day in the Middle East is celebrated on March 21. In this episode, Mariam hosts her mom and asks about her early years raising a family during the dark chapters of Lebanese history that included the 25-year Civil War and 15-year Israeli occupation in Lebanon. It was a difficult period of violence and economic … Continue reading Episode 71 – Mother’s Day

Episode 70 – Skit: Taxi or service?

March 29, 2021May 7, 2021 ~ languagewave ~ Leave a comment

Bouchra and Dima are hanging out at a coffee shop in the popular Hamra neighborhood in Beirut. As they are getting ready to leave, Bouchra mentions she is planning to take a taxi to go home. Dima suggests that Bouchra considers taking a shared taxi, which is referred to locally as a service, as a … Continue reading Episode 70 – Skit: Taxi or service?

Episode 69 – Ziad Rahbani

March 22, 2021March 22, 2021 ~ languagewave ~ Leave a comment

Ziad Rahbani, the talented son of Lebanese musical icons Fairouz and Assi Rahbani, grew up to be a composer, playwright, pianist, and political commentator. He directed his first play Sahriyye when he was only 17 years old. In this episode, Rana and Khaled discuss his artistic contributions, as well their favorite songs, plays, and books … Continue reading Episode 69 – Ziad Rahbani

Episode 68 – Masculine and feminine words

March 15, 2021May 10, 2021 ~ languagewave ~ Leave a comment

Masculine and feminine words are two key elements in mastering the Arabic language. Knowing the gender of Arabic words allows us to be more understood and enhance our comprehension skills as well. Mariam teamed up with Khaled in this episode to explain how to differentiate masculine and feminine words, and how to use them in … Continue reading Episode 68 – Masculine and feminine words

Episode 67 – Farewells

March 7, 2021June 22, 2021 ~ languagewave ~ Leave a comment

Every year large numbers of Lebanese leave the country to study, find new work opportunities, or escape the economic and political challenges that Lebanon faces. Many people have family and friends who have emigrated and left behind a deep void. In this episode, Leen describes her personal experience with saying goodbye to her brother Wael … Continue reading Episode 67 – Farewells

Episode 66 – Maté

February 28, 2021July 5, 2021 ~ languagewave ~ Leave a comment

The delicious maté drink is quite popular in Lebanon and the Levant region. Maté is traditionally a Latin American drink. As Lebanese emigration to the Western Hemisphere increased towards the end of the 19th century, the culture of drinking maté took root in Lebanon. In this episode, Rana and Khaled, both maté lovers, chat about … Continue reading Episode 66 – Maté

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube