Learn Moroccan Arabic with the Armchair Arabist

Learn Moroccan Arabic with the The Armchair Arabist!

 

 

Each lesson features word by word transcriptions and translations of Moroccan television and film clips, giving students of all levels the opportunity to learn authentic Moroccan Arabic speech one word at a time.

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Video Lessons:

Beginner Videos

• I'd love to... In this video, a Moroccan woman explains how she'd love to save money to visit her daughter abroad.

• Is Marriage Necessary? In this video, a Moroccan woman answers the question of whether marriage is necessary.

• What Moroccan Men Want In this video, Moroccan men talk about what they look for in women.

• What Moroccan Women Want In this video, Moroccan women talk bout about the qualities they look for in men.

• Good Morning! In this film clip, a mother gets her son out of bed and goes through her morning routine.

Advanced Videos

• You didn't tell me... A young Moroccan couple get to know each other better in this video.

• What are you doing? An few Moroccan men shoot the breeze in this video.

• Is this the End? In this video, an old Moroccan man and woman reflect on reaching their Golden Years and what their future has in store.

• I love the Rain In this film clip, a blind Moroccan woman describes how she relies on her sense of smell.

• Ramadan's Importance In this video, a young Moroccan discusses the religious and spiritual benefits of Ramadan

• Changing your Point of View In this video, a young Moroccan discusses changing your point of view so that you can fully enjoy and benefit from prayer.

Review Materials:

Verb Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense
• Future Tense
• Past Progressive and Perfect Tenses
• Conditional Tense

Syntax and Parts of Speech

• Possession: Yours, Mine and Ours
• Negation
• The, This and That
• "That which" and "Those who"

Essential Vocabulary

• There is
• To have
• "I've never"...
• "I need to", "I should" ...