Use one of the most universal Arabic greetings:
? You:
السلام عليكم – As-salamu alaykum (Peace be upon you)
? Other person:
وعليكم السلام – Wa alaykum as-salam (And peace be upon you too)
Your First Arabic Conversation: What to Say and How to Say It (Beginner Guide)
Arabic for beginners.
1. Start with a Greeting
2. Say Your Name and Ask Theirs
? You:
أنا اسمي [اسمك]. ما اسمك؟
Ana ismi [Your Name]. Ma ismuk?
(I’m [your name]. What’s your name?)
? Them:
اسمي سارة. – Ismī Sārah. (My name is Sarah.)
? MasterStudy Tip: Practice this out loud with your tutor or the in-lesson voice recorder.
3. Ask Where They’re From
? You:
من أين أنت؟ – Min ayna anta/anti? (Where are you from?)
? Them:
أنا من مصر. وأنت؟ – Ana min Miṣr. Wa anta? (I’m from Egypt. And you?)
? You:
أنا من فرنسا. – Ana min Faransā. (I’m from France.)
4. Add a Polite “Nice to Meet You”
تشرفنا – Tasharrafnā (Nice to meet you)
This word works for all genders and keeps the tone respectful.
5. End the Conversation Politely
? You:
إلى اللقاء! – Ilā al-liqā’! (See you later!)
? Them:
مع السلامة! – Ma‘a as-salāmah! (Goodbye!)
6. Recap: Full Conversation Example
? You: السلام عليكم
? Them: وعليكم السلام
? You: أنا اسمي ريم. ما اسمك؟
? Them: اسمي أحمد
? You: من أين أنت؟
? Them: أنا من لبنان. وأنت؟
? You: أنا من كندا. تشرفنا
? Them: تشرفنا
? You: إلى اللقاء
? Them: مع السلامة
7. Practice Tips from MasterStudy
? Repeat the full conversation daily using voice tools
? Listen to native versions of each line with audio
? Replace parts of the dialogue with your own info (different names, countries, etc.)
?️ Practice live with a tutor to build fluency fast
Conclusion:
Your first Arabic conversation doesn’t have to be perfect — it just has to begin. With just 6–8 phrases, you can greet someone, introduce yourself, and leave a great first impression. MasterStudy helps you speak with confidence by guiding you through real-life dialogue, step by step.
