From expressions of concern, to joy, to condolences, this is a list of sayings and and phrases to liven up your everyday Arabic conversations.

Downloadable vocabulary list + sample dialogue

Listening to music is a fun and easy way to passively acquire new vocabulary but it can be difficult to find quality playlists through all the clutter. Here are some of our go-to Arabic music playlists ranging in genre from classics to pop to indie.

App + playlist recommendations with links

SyriaUntold is an online archive of writing about all aspects of Syrian life and identity. The site features a variety of authors covering a range of topics and styles. Click on the links to begin exploring the site in Arabic and English!

Description + links

Istanna Shwai is a classic by the Jordanian alternative rock group, Autostrad. It’s a fun, jazzy song with creative examples of common Levantine Arabic words and phrasing.

Lyrics + translation + song + vocab

YouTube is a great resource for Arabic learning videos, but it can be difficult to identify quality resources for intermediate learners. Here’s a list of our favorite Arabic learning channels with pros, cons, and links for each.

Pros and cons + sample video + channel links

Two downloadable vocabulary lists covering how to say different body parts in Levantine Arabic. The first list is a basic overview and the second is a more comprehensive list.

2 downloadable vocab lists

Sarde After Dinner is a Lebanese social commentary podcast covering a range of social and political topics. The long-form, conversational show is hosted by a journalist and a podcast producer.

Show summary + links to listen + recommendations

Khalini Bil Jaw is a lovely and melancholic song by Maya Nasri, covered more recently by Nina Abdel Malak. The lyrics feature a lot of excellent vocabulary and colloquial Arabic phrases. Listen to the song, read the translation, and review key vocabulary.

Song link + translation + vocabulary

Al Fosol Al Arabaa is a Syrian sitcom from the late 1990s. The format of the show makes it a perfect language and cultural study tool for intermediate and above Arabic language learners. Watch the episodes and discuss with our vocabulary lists and review questions.

Summaries + episode links + vocabulary lists + review questions