Ya 3araf is a dramatic and poetic song in the Egyptian dialect about lost love. In this post, we’ll take a look at the literal and practical translations of the lyrics and dive into some specific vocabulary.

Music video + song lyrics + English translation

A downloadable list of the 25 most common feelings and emotions in Levantine Arabic. Review the adjective and verb version of these words and their English equivalent.

Downloadable vocabulary list

If you enjoy short films in Arabic, the Media Visual Audio channel on YouTube is a fun archive to explore. Dive into some of our favorite titles with the help of storyline summaries and review questions.

Selected film links + summaries + review questions

From Mauritanian to Mughrabi, MSA to Khaleeji, there are lots of different Arabic dialects to study. We’ve created a list of questions that can help you choose the best dialect for you and your language-learning goals.

Hikayat Simsim is the Jordanian version of Sesame street. The short clips of the show that are available on YouTube are an engaging resource for expanding Levantine dialect vocabulary and grammar for Arabic learners of all ages.

Show description + links to watch

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

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

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