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Level A1
Essential Courtesies for Travel
9 words · ~12 min
Grammar focus
Key courtesy phrases every traveler needs when visiting Arabic-speaking countries
Cultural note
Politeness and courtesy are highly valued in Arab culture. Even basic attempts at speaking Arabic will be warmly received. Using 'min fadlik' (please) and 'shukran' (thank you) goes a long way.
Sample words from this lesson
أَنَا لَا أَتَكَلَّمُ الْعَرَبِيَّةَ جَيِّدًا
anā lā atakallamu al-ʿarabiyyata jayyidan
I don't speak Arabic well
هَلْ تَتَكَلَّمُ الْإِنْجِلِيزِيَّةَ؟
hal tatakallamu al-injilīziyya?
Do you speak English?
أَنَا مِنْ...
anā min...
I'm from...
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