Sarah's Story Part II

Sarah's Story Part II

Author: Real Arabic May 10, 2020 Duration: 10:35

Last week, we told the story of Sarah, a Lebanese woman who braved family pressure to stop wearing the hijab. This week, we share an interview with Sarah where she talked about the reaction to the story when she published it on Freethought Lebanon, the power of extended family in Lebanese culture, and the future.

Thank you to Amer's cousin Lama for recording this episode with us. Her accent is from Suweida, in the South of Syria.

For transcripts and translation, or to sign up for Arabic classes, go to our website: https://realarabic.weebly.com


Real Arabic is for anyone who wants to move beyond textbook phrases and connect with the living, breathing heart of the Levant. This isn't about memorizing grammar rules in isolation; it's about hearing the language as it's actually spoken in homes and streets from Damascus to Beirut. Each episode is built around a slow, clear conversation or narrative in Levantine Arabic, deliberately paced and simplified for learners, with thoughtful English interjections to guide your comprehension without interrupting the flow. You'll listen to personal stories, discussions on current events, and explorations of history and culture, all serving as your gateway to understanding the region's nuances. The focus is squarely on practical, spoken Arabic, giving you the tools and confidence to engage in real conversations. To support your learning journey beyond just listening, full Arabic and English transcripts are available, allowing you to read along, study vocabulary, and grasp sentence structure at your own pace. This podcast believes language is inseparable from the people who speak it, so you're learning words and phrases while quietly absorbing the context that makes them meaningful. It’s an immersive, patient approach designed to make the rich dialect of the Levant accessible and genuinely interesting.
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