Conversational Arabic.
Every conversation starts with a greeting. Arabic offers several polite and friendly ways to say hello, depending on the formality and region.
? Try These First:
السلام عليكم (As-salāmu ʿalaykum) – Peace be upon you
مرحباً (Marḥabān) – Hello
صباح الخير / مساء الخير (Ṣabāḥ al-khayr / Masā’ al-khayr) – Good morning / evening
? Then reply with:
وعليكم السلام (Wa ʿalaykum as-salām)
صباح النور / مساء النور – A common, polite response
This is the anchor of small talk — and a great way to show interest in others.
? Practice this exchange:
كيف حالك؟ (Kayfa ḥāluka/ḥāluki?) – How are you?
بخير، شكراً. وأنت؟ (Bikhayr, shukran. Wa anta/anti?) – I’m fine, thanks. And you?
You can use this simple exchange in almost any setting — and it instantly makes you sound more natural.
Once you get past the greeting, keep the conversation going with short, positive comments or reactions.
? Examples:
جميل جداً! (Jamīl jiddan!) – Very nice!
ممتاز! (Mumtāz!) – Excellent!
ما شاء الله (Mā shā’ Allāh) – A respectful way to praise something
These phrases are culturally important and show politeness and friendliness.
Learn to say your name, where you’re from, and what you do in one short paragraph.
? Template you can use:
أنا اسمي علي. أنا من مصر. أعمل في شركة تقنية.
(My name is Ali. I’m from Egypt. I work at a tech company.)
Repeat your personal intro often until it feels automatic. MasterStudy includes customizable speaking cards to help you build and personalize these mini-scripts.
The most important thing in a conversation isn’t perfection — it’s participation. Small talk gives you safe space to practice, listen, and build fluency.
? Pro tip:
Set a goal to use one Arabic phrase a day in your real life — even if it’s just saying “thank you” or “good morning.”
Small talk might feel “small,” but it’s the first big step in learning to speak Arabic confidently. Focus on useful greetings, basic questions, and everyday expressions — and you’ll find yourself speaking with ease, one conversation at a time.
? Start your Arabic speaking journey today — the conversational way — at MasterStudy.ai
