Looking for some podcasts to learn Arabic? Here’s the ultimate list you need for all levels – beginner, intermediate and advanced. Plus, as many Arabic dialects as I could find included too.

Whatever level you’re at, check the full list below because some podcast recommendations might be suitable for multiple levels. So take a look at the whole list for sure.

Want to know more about how to find new podcasts & how to use them best for your language learning? Check out my Ultimate Guide to Language Learning Podcasts here.

Best Podcasts to Learn Arabic for Beginners

Innovative Languages – Survival Phrases

Average length: 1-5 minutes

Level: Beginner

The Survival Phrase series is no longer updated. However, it’s still very useful for getting to grips with a new language.

Language Transfer

Average length: 10 minutes

Level: Beginner

Brilliant project that reminds me of Michel Thomas style audio courses. A great collection of complete language courses, including Arabic.

ArabicPod – Learn Arabic (not updated)

Average length: 10 minutes

Level: Beginner

A podcast aimed at learners but with a more natural style than some typical language learning materials.

Arabic with Sam

Average length: 20 minutes

Level: Beginner

Order the podcast from oldest to newest to start from the beginning (this is a useful tip for many language specific podcasts!).

A Bit Of Arabic

Average length: 15-20 minutes

Level: Beginner

Not updated since 2022 but a decent archive of useful beginner lessons.

Khaled Nassra Method – Learn Arabic On The Go

Average length: 3-5 minutes

Level: Beginner to intermediate

Mostly labelled episodes for different levels.

Astafeed – Gain Arabic (MSA/Tunisian)

Average length: 5-8 minutes

Level: Beginner to intermediate

Good all rounder but also has a focus on Tunisian Arabic.

Arabic with Imran Lum

Average length: 5-10 minutes

Level: Beginner to intermediate

Handy for beginner lessons.

Arabic with Danial Farooq

Average length: 5 minutes

Level: Beginner to intermediate

Not updated since 2022. Huge archive of dialogue episodes.

Arabic with Rana

Average length: 10-20 minutes

Level: Beginner to intermediate

Teaching Levantine Arabic.

Deewan Arabic Podcast

Average length: 15 minutes

Level: All

Episodes for various levels if you’re studying Levantine colloquial Arabic.

Best Podcasts to Learn Arabic for Intermediate Learners

Simple & Easy Arabic Podcast

Average length: 5-10 minutes

Level: Intermediate

Stories in Levantine Arabic to help you boost your listening.

Real Arabic

Average length: 5-10 minutes

Level: Intermediate

Probably best for intermediate learners who already have a rough grasp on the language.

Learn Levantine Arabic with Livi

Average length: 30 minutes

Level: Intermediate

Conversations for great listening practice.

Qasid Arabic Podcast

Average length: 10-20 minutes

Level: Intermediate

Good back catalogue of over 200 episodes, all reasonable length.

Multilingual News (ARA)

Average length: 3 minutes
Level: Intermediate to advanced

This feed shares news bulletin episodes in Ukrainian, Arabic, Tigrinya, Farsi or Spanish. Sometimes the description says the language…mostly it doesn’t – pot luck!

Bilmasri (in Egyptian Arabic)

Average length: 20 minutes
Level: Intermediate to advanced

Ideal if you’ve been focusing on MSA and are now looking to switch to Egyptian dialect.

Arabic for Arabs

Average length: 15 minutes
Level: Intermediate to advanced

Native speakers talking on interesting topics in both MSA and Levantine Arabic.

Best Podcasts to Learn Arabic for Advanced Learners

You’ll notice I’m listing all here as intermediate to advanced. This is because I believe there’s value in listening and getting comfortable with Arabic you don’t understand before you’re ready.

However, generally, the themes and conversations include more advanced vocab than the previous podcasts listed.

So these are great for advanced learners who want to enjoy content mostly made for native speakers.

SBS

Average length: 5-20 minutes

Level: Intermediate to advanced

I couldn’t quite believe the range of languages when I found this for Indonesian and searched back to where it came from. And of course, there’s an Arabic feed!

NHK

Average length: 15 minutes

Level: Intermediate to advanced

News feed that tends to be Japan and Asia focused.

KBS

Average length: Varies between shows

Level: Intermediate to advanced

Lots of well organised shows available in different languages from KBS, the Korean broadcaster. There’s currently 2 available in Arabic.

Anything from Al-Jazeera

Average length: Varies from podcast to podcast
Level: Advanced

A huge selection including lots of video podcasts.

Matryoshka

Short-ish episodes on a range of interesting topics. Perfect for advanced Arabic learners who want extensive listening.