Conversational Arabic.
Make a good first impression with warm, polite Arabic.
Essential phrases:
السلام عليكم (as-salāmu ʿalaykum) – Peace be upon you
مرحباً (marḥaban) – Hello
اسمي... (ismī...) – My name is...
أنا من... (anā min...) – I am from...
تشرفت بمعرفتك (tasharraftu bimaʿrifatik) – Nice to meet you
Mission: Greet 3 people today using Arabic — at your hotel, a shop, or a restaurant. Just saying “السلام عليكم” opens doors and shows respect.
Getting around is easier with just a few words.
Key phrases:
أين...؟ (ayna...?) – Where is...?
هل هذا الطريق إلى...؟ (hal hādhā aṭ-ṭarīq ilā...?) – Is this the way to...?
يمين / يسار / أمام (yamīn / yasār / amām) – Right / Left / Ahead
قريب / بعيد (qarīb / baʿīd) – Near / Far
In a taxi:
إلى الفندق، من فضلك (ilā al-funduq, min faḍlik) – To the hotel, please
هنا، شكراً (hunā, shukran) – Here, thank you
Mission: Ask one person for directions today — even if you already know the way.
Arabic hospitality shines in its food culture. Use simple sentences to order with ease.
Useful phrases:
أريد هذا، من فضلك (urīdu hādhā, min faḍlik) – I’d like this, please
هل هذا حار؟ (hal hādhā ḥār?) – Is this spicy?
بدون سكر / لحم (bidūn sukkar / laḥm) – Without sugar / meat
الحساب، من فضلك (al-ḥisāb, min faḍlik) – The bill, please
Mission: Order at least one item in Arabic today — even just “شاي من فضلك” (tea, please).
Markets and shops are perfect places to practice.
🛍 Essential phrases:
كم السعر؟ (kam as-siʿr?) – How much is it?
غالي جداً! (ghālī jiddan!) – Too expensive!
عندي فقط... (ʿindī faqaṭ...) – I only have...
هل عندك...؟ (hal ʿindak...?) – Do you have...?
Numbers 1–5:
واحد (wāḥid) – One
اثنان (ithnān) – Two
ثلاثة (thalātha) – Three
أربعة (arbaʿa) – Four
خمسة (khamsa) – Five
Mission: Use Arabic to ask the price of something today. Bonus: try haggling politely!
Share a bit about who you are. Locals love getting to know visitors.
Simple facts:
أنا أعمل في... (anā aʿmal fī...) – I work in...
أنا أزور هذه المدينة لأول مرة (anā azūr hādhihi al-madīna li-awwal marrah) – It’s my first time visiting
أحب هذا المكان (uḥibb hādhā al-makān) – I like this place
Mission: Tell one local person something about yourself in Arabic. Even if it’s one sentence, it’s progress.
Sometimes you need support — and being able to ask is essential.
Helpful phrases:
هل يمكنك مساعدتي؟ (hal yumkinuka musāʿadatī?) – Can you help me?
أنا لا أفهم (anā lā afham) – I don’t understand
ممكن تكرر؟ (mumkin tukarrir?) – Can you repeat?
أتعلم العربية (ataʿallam al-ʿarabiyya) – I’m learning Arabic
Mission: Say “أنا أتعلم العربية” in a conversation and ask someone to repeat something slowly.
End your trip with warmth and appreciation in Arabic.
Gratitude phrases:
شكراً جزيلاً (shukran jazīlan) – Thank you very much
استمتعت كثيراً (istamtaʿtu kathīran) – I really enjoyed
سأعود قريباً إن شاء الله (saʾaʿūd qarīban in shāʾ Allāh) – I’ll return soon, God willing
مع السلامة (maʿa as-salāmah) – Goodbye
Mission: Use at least two goodbye expressions when checking out or saying farewell.
You don’t need perfect grammar to speak Arabic on your travels — you just need courage, repetition, and a few strong phrases. With this 7-day plan, you’ll speak more Arabic on your trip than most people learn in months.
Even better? The more you use the language, the more doors it opens — from deeper connections to better deals to unforgettable moments.
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