Picnic with My Little Sister
Simple pleasures can make us the happiest. Ayat tells us about a great day she had with her little sister.
Lebanese Beach Party
Sun, sand, and sounds. Mariette tells us about an unforgettable experience on the beach in Lebanon.
Celebrating with Friends
Alie tells us about the eve of Eid al-Fitr. What did he do? How was the atmosphere?
Falling on Ice
Eman and her sister Noora go ice skating. Do they enjoy themselves? Will Eman go ice skating again?
A Trip to Aswan
Yomna tells us more about her trip to Luxor and Aswan and the places she explored there.
Habiba’s Birthday
Khalaf is a proud uncle. What does he have to say about the youngest member of his family?
Learn Arabic with BBC Xtra
I love BBC Xtra. It provides me with a daily dose of listening and reading practice. I often listen to it at the gym or during my daily commute…
Lanterns over Lebanon
Yumn tells us about a special tradition in her hometown and how it lights up the sky.
Ayat’s Hobbies
Ayat tells us about her favorite hobbies. Can you guess what they are from the pictures?
A Little History and Ice Cream in Alexandria
Khalaf tells us about the Citadel of Qaitbay in his hometown, Alexandria.
Alie’s Ramadan
Alie tells us how he spends a typical day during Ramadan.
Ayat’s Ramadan
Ayat tells us about gifts, decorations, and traditions during Ramadan.