Arabic Verbs Workbook Podcast

Thouria Benferhat

Dive into the captivating world of Arabic verbs with the Arabic Verbs Workbook Podcast! Each episode unpacks the intricate patterns and meanings of Arabic verb forms, offering learners a deeper understanding of the language's beauty and complexity. From basic root forms to advanced structures, we provide clear explanations, practical examples, and engaging insights to enhance your Arabic learning journey. Follow us on Linktree to stay updated and notified when the workbook with audio is released: https://linktr.ee/thouria

Episodes

  1. 09/15/2025

    Episode 6 - Form I Deep Dive 2 – Imperative - Arabic Verbs Workbook Podcast

    Welcome back to the Arabic Verbs Workbook Podcast. I'm your host, Thouria, and this is Episode 6: Form I Deep Dive 2 – Imperative. Before we start today's intensive practice, I want to remind you that this podcast series is part of a complete workbook system. The full Arabic Verbs Workbook with all exercises, solutions, and additional practice materials will be available soon. To get notified when it's released, follow my author page at: https://smile.amazon.com/Thouria-Benferhat/e/B08WJG8SC5 Welcome to our deep dive on one of the most practical and powerful parts of Arabic grammar: the imperative. In this episode, we'll strip away the complexities and show you exactly how to give a command using the most common verb form, Form I. You'll learn the simple rules for turning a basic verb into an instruction, allowing you to tell someone to write, enter, or sit down. In this episode, you will learn: How to systematically form the imperative verb from its present tense root. The specific conjugation patterns for commanding a single male, a single female, and multiple people. Common exceptions and nuances to watch out for. Practical examples you can start using immediately. If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your support helps other learners find our show and allows us to create more great content. Next Episode: In Episode 7, we will dive into Form I in Sentences, exploring how these verbs function in real-world contexts and discussing common challenges learners face.

    8 min
  2. 08/28/2025

    Episode 4 - Quiz - 10 Arabic Verb Forms - Arabic Verbs Workbook

    🎙️ Episode 4 – Quiz: 10 Arabic Verb Forms Arabic Verbs Workbook Podcast Ready to test your mastery of Arabic verb forms? In this interactive quiz episode, host Thouria Benferhat guides you through five sections covering Forms I through X—with clear Arabic examples and bilingual explanations throughout. 🔹 Verb Form Recognition Hear a verb like كَتَبَ (Form I – “He wrote”) or دَرَّسَ (Form II – “He taught”), and identify its form, meaning, and usage.Example: سَافَرَ الرَّجُلُ مَعَ أُسْرَتِهِ – The man traveled with his family (Form III) 🔹 Root-to-Form Conversion Given a root like د-ر-س and a form number, produce the correct verb:Example: Form II + د-ر-س → دَرَّسَ – “He taught”دَرَّسَ المُعَلِّمُ الطُّلَّابَ – The teacher taught the students 🔹 Sentence Completion Complete sentences using the correct verb form:Example: Subject: البِنْتُ | Root: كَتَبَ → تَكْتُبُ البِنْتُ رِسَالَةً – The girl is writing a letter (Form I, present tense) 🔹 Meaning–Form Matching (with Tense Variation) Identify the verb form from a sentence like:اِسْتَغْفِرْ رَبَّكَ – Seek forgiveness from your Lord (Form X, imperative)سَيُدَرِّسُ المُعَلِّمُ النَّحْوَ غَدًا – The teacher will teach grammar tomorrow (Form II, future) 🔹 Pattern Identification Challenge Break down verbs into form, root, and pattern:Example: اِجْتَهَدَ → Form VIII | Root: ج-ه-د | Pattern: اِفْتَعَلَاِجْتَهَدَ الطَّالِبُ فِي دِرَاسَتِهِ – The student worked hard in his studies By the end of this episode, you’ll have practiced recognition, conversion, sentence building, tense variation, and pattern analysis—all with rich, real-world Arabic. 📘 The Arabic Verbs Workbook is almost here! Follow the author page to be the first to know when it’s published: https://tr.ee/XN4gW8fin8 Your journey to mastering Arabic verbs is about to get even better. Next up: Episode 5 begins our deep dive into Form I—its structure, conjugation, and evolution across contexts. Each form will get eight episodes, ending with a quiz just like this one. Stay tuned, and let’s build your fluency one pattern at a time.

    32 min

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Dive into the captivating world of Arabic verbs with the Arabic Verbs Workbook Podcast! Each episode unpacks the intricate patterns and meanings of Arabic verb forms, offering learners a deeper understanding of the language's beauty and complexity. From basic root forms to advanced structures, we provide clear explanations, practical examples, and engaging insights to enhance your Arabic learning journey. Follow us on Linktree to stay updated and notified when the workbook with audio is released: https://linktr.ee/thouria