Beginning of a New Political Chapter in Lebanon

Beginning of a New Political Chapter in Lebanon Posted by jesa on Nov 1, 2016 in Arabic Language, Grammar

Marhaba! In earlier posts, I have discussed important developments in Lebanon in the last few years. After a long political deadlock, members of the Lebanese Parliament elected Michel Aoun, the former General of the Lebanese Armed Forces and current Member of the Lebanese Parliament, as the 13th President of the Republic of Lebanon. Tens of thousands of Lebanese citizens took to the streets to celebrate the new political chapter in Lebanon whereby expecting better future prospects.

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Given that I always want you Arabic lovers to be able to learn about and discuss the latest developments in the world in Arabic, I am sharing a news story about the recent Presidential elections in Lebanon in the form of a listening comprehension exercise from Al Arabiya. I want you all to work on and perfect your listening skills. As always, I have some questions for you to answer. Good luck! Share your thoughts on the news story on this page and/or via our Twitter/Facebook pages.

Questions

1) For how long has Lebanon been without a President?
2) What’s the next major battle after electing the new President of Lebanon?
3) What regional event greatly affects the political process in Lebanon?
4) What did Aoun do to ensure that the largest bloc in Parliament would support his bid for the Presidency?
5) What major political party must Aoun think of as his administration formulates new policies?

For now take care and stay tuned for the answers soon!
Happy Learning!
Have a nice day!!
نهاركم سعيد

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About the Author: jesa

Salam everyone! Born as an American to two originally Arab parents, I have been raised and have spent most of my life in Beirut, Lebanon. I have lived my good times and my bad times in Beirut. I was but a young child when I had to learn to share my toys and food with others as we hid from bombs and fighting during the Lebanese Civil War. I feel my connection to Arabic as both a language and culture is severing and so it is with you, my readers and fellow Arabic lovers, and through you that I wish to reestablish this connection by creating one for you.

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