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What it actually is

Around 80 shows spanning society, history, literature and true crime, produced to international podcast standards by a Jordan-based network, in a mix of Modern Standard Arabic and regional dialects (Levantine most often). This is what Arabic media sounds like when it is not made for learners. Most episodes are free with an optional Sowt+ tier; there are no transcripts or vocabulary aids, so bring an intermediate-plus ear.

What it covers

• Listening
• Immersion

Listed for

• Arabic

Official links

• YouTube ↗
• Spotify ↗
• Apple Podcasts ↗

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