Episode 31: University for Seniors members: Suma & Hassan

Episode 31: University for Seniors members: Suma & Hassan

Author: Carol Haidar April 6, 2021 Duration: 19:41

Advanced Episode: 10 years ago, the American University of Beirut launched a very unique program that remains unique in the Middle East- University for Seniors. Today's seniors want to remain intellectually challenged and socially engaged, actively contributing to their community. I spoke with Suma & Hassan who are students at UFS about their experience. 

Make sure to check out our Top 20 Vocabulary picks from this episode below. 

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Music by: Stay Young

by Nick Petrov

Vocabulary:

1. Jile/ جيلي: My generation 

2. Ma3-ino/ مع إنو: Although/ Even though 

3. Omiyeh/ أمية: Illiterate

4. Shakhsite/ شخصيتي: My personality 

5. Terkabe Siyartek/ تركبي سيارتك: Ride your car 

6. 3aj2et ser/ عجقة سير: Traffic jam 

7. Mas2oliyeh/ مسؤلية: Responsibility 

8. Et7amas/ اتحمس: To get excited

9. Nafa3ne/ نفعني: Benefited me

10. Jesh/ جيش: Army/ Military 

11. 3ale2at el-dowaliyeh/ علاقات الدولية: Public Relations 

12. Zah2anin/ زهقانين: Bored 

13. Ma3aref/ معارف: Connections 

14. Qta3 el-dawleh/ قطاع الدولة: Government Sector 

15.Taqa3od/ تقاعد: Retirement 

16. Koliyeh 7arbiyeh/ كلية الحربية: Military Academy 

17. Nashat/ نشاط: Activity/ Action

18. 7ayaweyeh/ حيوية: Energizing 

19. Rasem/ رسم: Drawing 

20. Mo7adarat/ محاضرات: Lectures 


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