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Click2Talk Arabic

Author: Ranim Nourallah

Copyright © 2024 by Ranim Nourallah

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No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher, except for brief quotations used in reviews or articles.

ISBN: 9-781326-864071

Published by Lulu Press

North Carolina , USA

Dedication

This book is dedicated to my beloved mother. Through every step of my journey, in both joy and sorrow, she has been my guiding light, encouraging me and pushing me forward to reach where I am today. Her unwavering love, support, and wisdom taught me the value of persistence, patience, and the beauty of sharing knowledge. This book is a reflection of everything she has inspired in me, and I dedicate it to her with immense gratitude and love.

May each lesson bring as much warmth and joy to others as she has always brought to my life.

إهداء

أهدي هذا الكتاب إلى والدتي الحبيبة التي ترافقني في كل خطوة من حياتي وتشاركني في أفراحي وأحزاني، والتي كانت ومازالت النور الذي يرشدني والداعم الذي يدفعني لأحقق ما أنا عليه اليوم. علّمتني بصبرها وحنانها معنى المثابرة وقيمة مشاركة المعرفة مع الآخرين. هذا الكتاب هو امتداد لكل ما ألهمتني به، وأهديه إليها بامتنان وحب لا ينتهيان.

عسى أن يحمل كل درس في هذا الكتاب نفس مقدار الدفء والسعادة

اللذين غمرتني بهما والدتي في حياتي.

About the Author

Ranim Nourallah, also known as Ran, is a dedicated educator with a Bachelor's in Education (BA) from Tishreen University in Latakia, Syria, and a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) from Chichester University, UK. With over 14 years of experience as a language trainer, Ran has developed a unique approach that emphasizes confidence, practical conversation, and linking language to daily life.

Ran's method focuses on spoken Levantine Arabic, empowering learners to communicate naturally and effectively. This foundational-level book is designed to help learners quickly grasp essential conversational skills, benefiting from Ran's hands-on, real-world approach to language learning. Through this book, Ran aims to provide a language learning experience that builds conversational skills swiftly and confidently.

Having witnessed the progress of over 5,000 students in her classes through out the years, Ran's approach has proven successful, crediting her method with helping many learners thrive.

Introduction from the Author

As a passionate Arabic language educator, I created this book with one main goal in mind: to help my students confidently learn Levantine Arabic. Over the years, I have seen how learners struggle to speak the language fluently, often overwhelmed by traditional methods that focus on isolated vocabulary and grammar without truly engaging in conversation. This inspired me to develop my own method—one that builds your confidence step by step, starting from forming simple sentences and progressing to more complex ones.

This book is designed to focus on conversational skills, helping you speak Arabic in no time. It provides the essential tools you need to build strong foundations, not just by memorizing words or phrases, but by connecting them to daily life in meaningful and practical ways. The method I follow encourages you to use your intuition, enabling you to confidently structure sentences without feeling constrained by rigid grammar rules. Throughout the book, you'll find interactive videos and audios that accompany the lessons. Simply scan the QR codes to access them, allowing you to immerse yourself in spoken Levantine Arabic, and enhance your learning experience. The goal is to help you practice in real-world scenarios and build fluency organically, step by step.

Levantine Arabic—spoken in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine—offers an ideal gateway to the Arabic-speaking world. It's close to Classical Arabic (Fus-ha), so you can be understood by everyone, and it also allows you to communicate with ease in everyday situations.

I sincerely hope you enjoy this journey into Levantine Arabic. Embrace it as a communicational tool, not just a language, that will open doors to new experiences and cultural connections. Remember, this journey is about growing your confidence to communicate effectively. I look forward to helping you succeed in mastering spoken Levantine Arabic.

— Ranim Nourallah

Table of Contents

Say Your First Sentence in Levantine ArabicPage 7

Asking QuestionsPage 14

Greetings in Levantine Arabic – Part 1  Page 20

Greetings in Levantine Arabic – Part 2Page 25

Introducing Yourself in Levantine ArabicPage 30

Asking About Name and Age in Levantine ArabicPage 36

Greetings in Levantine Arabic – Part 3Page 43

At The Coffee ShopPage 47

At The Coffee Shop – Part 2Page 56

Let’s TalkPage 63

Let’s Talk – Part 2Page 71

Introduce Your Friends and ColleaguesPage 77

Introduce Your Friends and Colleagues – Part 2Page 83

Using Possessive PronounsPage 90

Using Possessive Pronouns – Part 2Page 96

Pronouns & Possessive PronounsPage 102

Possessive Pronouns (His, Her, Their)Page 107

Possessive Pronouns (His, Her, Their) – Part 2Page 114

Using Have in a SentencePage 119

Use Have in a Sentence – Part 2Page 125

NationalitiesPage 131

Nationalities – Part 2Page 136

Nationalities & Personal InformationPage 142

General ConversationPage 149

General Conversation – Part 2Page 156

InvitationsPage 163

Invitations & QuestionsPage 169

Using Dual NounsPage 174

Dual Nouns – Part 2Page 180

Asking Questions – Part 2Page 186

Asking Questions – Part 3Page 190

Using AdverbsPage 198

Using Adverbs – Part 2Page 204

Using Adverbs – Part 3Page 209

Using Adverbs in ConversationPage 214

Using Adverbs in Conversations – Part 2Page 219

Using Numbers in ConversationsPage 224

Numbers – Part 2Page 230

Numbers – 11 to 20Page 234

Numbers – From 21 OnwardsPage 238

Days of the WeekPage 242

Months of the YearPage 248

Practice SpeakingPage 254

Practice Speaking – Part 2Page 259

Practice Speaking – Part 3Page 264

Asking About HealthPage 270

Asking About Health – Part 2Page 276

Talking About HealthPage 281

Talking About Health – Part 2Page 286

Health – Discussing Symptoms Page 295

Discussing Health With A FriendPage 304

Talking About Health – Advanced ConversationPage 311

Writing Section Page 316

Lesson 1

Say Your First Sentence in Levantine Arabic

Objective:

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use the words for this in Levantine Arabic to refer to people and objects. You will also be able to introduce yourself and others using simple phrases.

Vocabulary:

Here are some important words and phrases you'll need to know:

hāda (هذا/هَادَا) - This is (used with masculine nouns)

hāy / hādi (هذه/هاي/ هَادِي) - This is (used with feminine nouns)

tsharrafna (تشَرَّفْنا) - Nice to meet you

fursa sa3īda (فُرصة سَعيدة) - Nice to meet you (literally: Happy chance)

shams (شَمس) - Sun (feminine noun)

shajara (شَجرة) - Tree (feminine noun)

mobile (موبايل) - Mobile phone (masculine noun)

laptop (لابتوب) - Laptop (masculine noun)

Practice Sentences:

Use the vocabulary above to form sentences. Here are some examples:

hāda Rami (هَادَا رامي) - This is Rami.

hāda Sam (هَادَا سام) - This is Sam.

hāy Mona / hādi Mona (هَاي مُنى / هَادِي مُنى) - This is Mona.

hāy Lina / hādi Lina (هَاي لينا / هَادِي لينا) - This is Lina.

Now, practice making your own sentences by replacing the names with people or objects around you.

Dialogues:

Let’s see how these words are used in simple conversations.

Dialogue 1:

hāda John (هَادَا جون) - This is John.

tsharrafna John (تشَرَّفْنا جون) - Nice to meet you, John.

tsharrafna (تشَرَّفْنا) - Nice to meet you.

Dialogue 2:

hāy Sara / hādi Sara (هَاي سارة / هَادِي سارة) - This is Sara.

tsharrafna Sara (تشَرَّفْنا سارة) - Nice to meet you, Sara.

tsharrafna (تشَرَّفْنا) - Nice to meet you.

Dialogue 3:

hāda Sami (هَادَا سامي) - This is Sami.

fursa sa3īda Sami (فُرصة سَعيدة سامي) - Nice to meet you, Sami.

fursa sa3īda (فُرصة سَعيدة) - Nice to meet you.

These dialogues help you get comfortable with basic introductions in Levantine Arabic.

Practice Exercises:

Fill in the Blanks:

Complete the following sentences with the correct word:

_____ John (هَادَا جون) - This is John.

_____ Sara (هَاي سارة / هَادِي سارة) - This is Sara.

_____ laptop (هَادَا لابتوب) - This is a laptop.

_____ shajara (هَاي شَجرة / هَادِي شَجرة) - This is a tree.

Practice saying the following sentences:

hāy shams / hādi shams (هَاي شَمس / هَادِي شَمس) - This is sun.

hāda mobile (هَادَا موبايل) - This is a mobile phone.

hāda laptop (هَادَا لابتوب) - This is a laptop.

hāy shajara / hādi shajara (هَاي شَجرة / هَادِي شَجرة) - This is a tree.

Match the Object with the Sentence:

Match the following objects to the correct sentence: