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How to Pronounce Arabic Sounds

To be understood in Arabic, you need to recognize and know how to pronounce some distinct sounds that differ from English, or don't exist in English at all. The Arabic sound system isn't as different from [more…]

How to Ask Questions in Arabic

How do you ask basic questions in Arabic? Well, Arabic interrogative words mean the same as they do for English: who, what, when, where, why, and how. By knowing basic Arabic interrogatives, you'll be [more…]

Common Conversational Words and Phrases in Arabic

By mastering the basics of polite conversation in Arabic, you put yourself and the person you're talking to at ease. Everyone should learn essential Arabic conversational words and phrases before traveling [more…]

Arabic Greetings and Good-Byes

When traveling in Arabic-speaking countries, you'll find that the words and phrases you use most frequently will be the common Arabic greetings. These words and phrases will quickly become second nature [more…]

Arabic Travel-Related Words and Phrases

Traveling in Arabic-speaking countries can be confusing especially if you can't read the signs or understand the instructions you're given. Learning a few useful Arabic travel-related words and phrases [more…]

How to Ask for and Understand Directions in Arabic

Exploring Arabic-speaking countries can be quite an adventure, but you need to know how to ask for directions in Arabic and to understand what you're told. After all, if you don't understand the directions [more…]

How to Ask For Help in Arabic

Know how to ask for help in Arabic before you have an actual emergency. By learning a few simple Arabic words and phrases for emergencies, you can save valuable time in a crisis. [more…]

How to Make Introductions in Arabic

Learning the proper way to make introductions in Arabic can help you get off to the right start. The Arabic language tends to be a bit more formal than American English. Consequently, introductions in [more…]

Money and Banking Phrases in Arabic

Traveling internationally can be expensive, so it's crucial to have a good understanding of money and banking phrases in Arabic before traveling to the Middle East. Whether you're just visiting or you're [more…]

Arabic Vocabulary for Shopping

One of the best ways to explore another country is to go shopping. Whether you're shopping for clothes, food, or souvenirs, you can use the following phrases in any Arabic-speaking country to help you [more…]

How to Make Small Talk in Arabic

Making small talk in Arabic is just the same as in English. Touch on familiar topics like jobs, sports, children — just say it in Arabic! Small talk describes the brief conversations that you have with [more…]

How to Order Food in Arabic

Knowing how to order food in Arabic is essential, whether you're on a short visit to the Middle East or planning to live there. Put some some basic Arabic restaurant [more…]

How to Say Dates and Times in Arabic

When making plans, appointments, and travel arrangements in Arabic-speaking countries, you need to be able to state dates and other calendar terms in Arabic. Understanding the days of the week, the months [more…]

How to Count in Arabic

Using Arabic for numbers and counting can be a bit tricky if you need to work extensively with numbers, such as in mathematics and accounting. Arabic number can be confusing because the rules change depending [more…]

Speaking Arabic at Work and School

Speaking Arabic at work and school doesn't have to be complicated. Whether you're looking for a job in an Arabic-speaking country or just need to talk with your coworkers or classmates there, you'll need [more…]

Basic Questions in Arabic

Knowing how to ask a few useful questions in Arabic will help you with the basics of communicating. These Arabic questions will help with greetings, directions, and getting information you need. [more…]

Days of the Week in Arabic

Use this list, which includes pronunciation, to keep track of the weekdays in Arabic. Notice that in Arabic, the days of the week are not capitalized. [more…]

An Introduction to Numbers in Arabic

Get to know how to say your numbers in Arabic. You’ll need them for shopping, dining, and transportation. Here’s a list of Arabic numbers, with the pronunciation, to get you started: [more…]

Arabic Greetings, Goodbyes, and Polite Expressions

In the Middle East, first impressions are very important, so don’t underestimate the importance of greetings. Remember to be courteous and use the informal ways of greeting people for old friends and relatives [more…]

Arabic For Dummies Cheat Sheet

If you’re travelling to an Arabic speaking country, you'll feel more confident and relaxed if you can speak a bit of Arabic. You'll want to be able to ask basic questions. When greeting someone in Arabic [more…]

The Essentials of Arabic Words and Phrases for Traveling

Before you travel to an Arabic-speaking country, review essential Arabic words and phrases — including vocabulary for shopping, dining, asking directions, and meeting new people. [more…]

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