1.4: Speaking and Conversation
In this section
- You will learn basic Egyptian Arabic phrases for greetings and introductions.
- You will also learn about how Egyptian Arabic verbs are different in conjugation and you will use them in small talk and basic conversation.
- You will apply this speaking practice in self-introduction both in standard and spoken Arabic.
- You will have sections to record your own presentation and sections to practice with classmates.
Egyptian conversation
Read and the following expressions in Egyptian Arabic and listen to the recording below.
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Now learn how the conjugation of familiar verbs in Egyptian Arabic and listen to the recording.
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Read the following questions, listen to the embedded recordings underneath then respond in the recording box below.
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With your classmates, translate these questions into Arabic and engage in a conversation to get complete answers then report your findings to class.
1)What is your nationality?
2)What is the nationality of your father?
3)What is the nationality of your mother?
4)Which language do you speak?
5)What does your father work?
6)What does your mother work?
Practice speaking. Read the following prompts then respond in audio recording.
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Sing and learn
Watch the song and identify the key line in it.
Key Takeaways
- You can sustain a basic conversation in Egyptian conversation about your study, work and family.
- You can identify the linguistic relationship between standard Arabic and the Egyptian spoken variety for daily communication.