Learn Arabic: Talking About the Past 1

Learn Arabic: Talking About the Past 1

Author: Language Learning Accelerator November 27, 2023 Duration: 4:07

This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and Arabic, to improve your Arabic vocabulary and help you to express yourself in Arabic.

These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing Arabic language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal Arabic class. The more you expose your brain to Arabic audio, the faster you'll learn.

View the full list of English and Arabic phrases in this episode.

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Phrases in this episode:

  • When I was a kid, I was very adventurous.
  • My friends and I used to skip school and go to the video arcade.
  • The sense of freedom I had when I got my drivers license was unmatched.
  • Riding the bus to school was the worst.
  • When I was in school, the teachers would hit us with rulers.
  • My parents were emphatic in their religious beliefs.
  • My family used to have an annual reunion.
  • We used to go fishing at the river most Sundays.
  • For my birthday, all my extended family members would come over.
  • I’m still recovering from my childhood.
  • When I was in college I loved going to rock concerts.
  • My taste in music has changed so much over the years.
  • I have traveled to 15 different countries.
  • I still remember the first time I saw the ocean.
  • There are some freedoms I miss about childhood.
  • Mostly I just love being an adult!


Ever feel like you're overthinking your way through Arabic textbooks and grammar charts? Arabic Learning Accelerator is built on a different idea entirely. This podcast from Language Learning Accelerator suggests that the most effective path isn't through analytical study first, but through immersion in the sounds and rhythms of the language itself. The method is straightforward: you'll hear a massive volume of common Arabic phrases, each immediately followed by its English translation. This direct, repetitive exposure is designed to help you absorb the language intuitively, much like how you first learned English. The content spans a wide and engaging range, covering everything from essential practical conversations to more abstract philosophical ideas and even playful topics like flirting. Every episode is tightly focused, delivering just the phrases without any unnecessary filler or lengthy explanations. The goal is to move you well beyond basic greetings and vocabulary, aiming to help you not only communicate but to start thinking in Arabic. Tune into this podcast for a concentrated, efficient stream of language that prioritizes hearing and comprehension as the foundation for truly understanding Arabic.
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