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2.1: Vocabulary

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    Learning Objectives

    In this section

    • You will identify the family vocabulary in Arabic and distinguish between the paternal and maternal terms.
    • You will listen and read vocabulary then test yourself through self-check modules and practice with your classmates.

    Vocabulary

    Listen to new vocabulary related to family in the following recording and repeat as you follow along in the list of words underneath. Listen as many times for fluency.

    Study the following vocabulary list on family terms.

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    Now Watch the video and identify the family vocabulary

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    Key Takeaways

    • You can now distinguish between relatives from the father and mother sides.
    • You can see that the word “cousin” has eight equivalents in Arabic.

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