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In the previous lesson, we learned about Arabic vowels and consonants, and how to read them. Now, let's move on to learning some basic Arabic phrases to introduce yourself. This will be a great way to practice the Arabic script and pronunciation that we have learned so far.

Greetings

First impressions are important, and greetings are a key part of any introduction. Here are some common Arabic greetings:

• مرحبا (marhaban) - Hello
• صباح الخير (sabah al-khayr) - Good morning
• مساء الخير (masa' al-khayr) - Good evening
• أهلا وسهلا (ahlan wa sahlan) - Welcome

Introducing Yourself

When introducing yourself in Arabic, it's important to include your name and some basic information about yourself. Here are some phrases to help you get started:

• أنا اسمي [name] (ana ismee [name]) - My name is [name]
• أنا من [country] (ana min [country]) - I am from [country]
• أنا [age] سنة (ana [age] sana) - I am [age] years old
• أنا طالب/طالبة (ana tālib/tāliba) - I am a student
• أنا أتحدث العربية/الإنجليزية/الفرنسية (ana atahaddath al-'arabiyah/al-'ingliziyyah/al-faransiyyah) - I speak Arabic/English/French

Asking About Others

When meeting new people, it's also important to show interest in them by asking about their name and background. Here are some phrases to help you ask about others:

• ما اسمك؟ (ma ismuka/ismuki?) - What is your name? (to a male/female)
• من أين أنت؟ (min ayna anta/anti?) - Where are you from? (to a male/female)
• كم عمرك؟ (kam 'umruka/umruki?) - How old are you? (to a male/female)
• هل تتحدث العربية/الإنجليزية/الفرنسية؟ (hal tatakallam al-'arabiyah/al-'ingliziyyah/al-faransiyyah?) - Do you speak Arabic/English/French? (to a male/female)

Common Phrases

Here are some additional common phrases that can be useful in various situations:

• شكرا (shukran) - Thank you
• عفوا (afwan) - You're welcome
• نعم (na'am) - Yes
• لا (la) - No
• هل يمكنك مساعدتي؟ (hal yumkinuka musa'adati?) - Can you help me?
• أين هو/هي؟ (ayna huwa/hiya?) - Where is he/she?
• كم الساعة؟ (kam al-sa'ah?) - What time is it?
• أنا آسف/آسفة (ana asif/asifah) - I'm sorry

Remember to practice these phrases regularly to improve your Arabic speaking skills.

Conclusion

In this lesson, we learned some basic Arabic phrases to introduce yourself. Greetings, introducing yourself, asking about others, and common phrases are all important aspects of communication in Arabic. Practice these phrases and try using them in conversations with native Arabic speakers to further enhance your language skills. In the next lesson, we will delve into the topic of nouns and gender in Arabic.

Table of Contents - Standard Arabic Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Arabic script

• Arabic vowels
• Arabic consonants
• Basic Arabic phrases

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Nouns and gender in Arabic

• Definite and indefinite articles
• Masculine and feminine nouns

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Verbs and conjugation in Arabic

• Present tense conjugation
• Past tense conjugation
• Future tense conjugation

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Numbers and counting in Arabic

• Cardinal numbers 1-100
• Ordinal numbers

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Everyday Arabic vocabulary

• Greetings and farewells
• Colors
• Days of the week
• Months of the year

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Food and drink vocabulary

• Basic food vocabulary
• Drinks

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Arabic customs and traditions

• Islam and Arabic culture
• Arabic hospitality

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Arabic music and entertainment

• Arabic music genres
• Arabic dance

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Adjectives in Arabic

• Adjective agreement and placement
• Comparative and superlative

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Pronouns in Arabic

• Personal pronouns
• Possessive pronouns

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Prepositions in Arabic

• Basic prepositions
• Prepositions of time and place

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Interrogatives in Arabic

• Question words
• Question formation

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Adverbs in Arabic

• Formation and placement
• Negation

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Transportation vocabulary

• Public transportation
• Asking for directions

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Shopping and money vocabulary

• Money vocabulary
• Shopping vocabulary

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Arabic literature and poetry

• Classical Arabic literature
• Arabic poetry

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Arabic calligraphy and art

• History of Arabic calligraphy
• Arabic art and architecture

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Weather vocabulary

• Basic weather vocabulary
• Talking about the weather

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Conditional sentences in Arabic

• First and second conditional
• Third conditional and mixed conditionals

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Passive voice in Arabic

• Formation and usage
• Differences from the active voice

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Relative clauses in Arabic

• Formation and usage
• Differences from English relative clauses

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Arabic adjectives and nouns

• Common Arabic adjectives
• Compound nouns in Arabic

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Arabic cinema and TV

• Arabic cinema
• Arabic TV

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Arabic fashion and beauty

• Traditional Arabic dress
• Arabic beauty and cosmetics

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Sports and leisure vocabulary

• Popular Arabic sports
• Leisure activities

Other Lessons

• Formation and usage
• THE PERFECT
• Conjugation of the verb to write in the imperfect
• Sentense Structure
• Comparative and superlative
• Third conditional and mixed conditionals
• Prepositions of time and place
• THE DECLENSION OF THE DUAL
• Al ham'za الهمزة
• Apologies

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