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We encourage you to focus on learning the vocabulary in the of your class as much as possible here. To keep the
focus on spoken Arabic, the vocabulary sentences are recorded ONLY in , not in .
Sell
Bring
(a) shop, store
Outside/outdoors
Inside/indoors
Without
Cheap
Visit
Price
(to) shop
Buy
Close
Open
Bargaining
Traditional caf
Place
How much? (price)
Clothes
Gift
Give me!
Go/go away!
Come here!
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Commands: We will study the formal rules of commands next year. For now, memorize these common
spoken commands in their singular (/ )and plural forms.
The commands introduced in this lesson are commonly used with family and friends, in giving directions, and at
times, in shopping or ordering food. In Arabic, as in English, it is considered good form to make requests rather than
give commands when dealing with new people or when in a formal setting1. Review the several ways you already
know to make polite requests, including:
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Learn the formal conjugations of this verb by listening (arabicstudy.pbworks.com) as you read along with this
chart. Practice using it by writing your own sentences.
And of course, if youre speaking with someone in a position of authority/prestige youll want to address them as !
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of all the new verbs (in fuSHa AND your class dialect) by completing the chart. Identify
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Find out! Use complete sentences, but dont try to translate word for word. Use your vocabulary to engage your
partner in conversation.
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1) When you travel to a new place, do you bring gifts for friends and family?
2) Where do you like to buy clothes? How are the prices there?
3) Hows the weather outside today? Do you like the temperature inside the classroom more than the temperature
outside today?
4) Have you ever sold anything online? What was it?
5) From the news: did the president visit anyone this week, or did anyone visit him at the White House?
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A. Brainstorm about your favorite place to shop (for clothes or groceries!). Why? What do you like about it?
B. Prepare a short (2-3 minute) presentation on this topic. Be sure your presentation includes at least 10 of the
from this lesson! In class, youll deliver your presentation to classmates without notes.
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Watch the video online in your class . Listen several times through without pausing, then pause as necessary. Write
a paragraph on each of the following questions, giving as much information as you remember.
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Choose any TWO of the links to visit markets in the Arab World (arabicstudy.pbworks.com). Note: dont worry if you
dont understand a lot from the audio. The goal here is cultural exposure. Think about using your vocabulary to describe
what youre seeing in the videos.
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Counting Nouns (review) :
When counting nouns, note the word order and use of plural/singular in the following chart2,3:
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Use or your class to translate the following. Practice saying your answers aloud to work on pronunciation!
1) 4 members of my family are visiting me next Wednesday.
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2) Wed like a table for 2 people.
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3) I have 14 cousins on my dads side, but (I have) only 3 cousins on my moms side.
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4) I can only take 5 or 6 books with me when I go to Morocco.
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5) Our grandpa, God bless his soul, lived to be 106 years old.
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we will add a few more detailed rules for formal written Arabic next year
When ordering in a restaurant (an action generally done in 3ammiyya) it is common to ignore these rules and say, for example:
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Write down the amounts pictured, as in the example. Be sure to read carefully!
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The unit of currency in is commonly called the .
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The unit of currency in is commonly called the .
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Listen to the audio files in your class 3ammiyya as you learn these words. As you study, use the vocabulary to describe
aloud everything around you (on the right theres a book, on the left theres a strange guy, in front of this building
theres a starbucks, etc).
Also, to walk
Since a cab will generally only stop on the right side of the road to let you out, this phrase indicates that you want to get out.
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Listen to the audio file on arabicstudy.pbworks.com and answer the questions.
1) Where is the speaker currently? Where is she going?
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Write out basic directions from your home to TWO different places you enjoy visiting. Practice saying them aloud in
preparation for class tomorrow (youll turn in your directions).
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Listen to TWO of the market stories available online. Listen for main ideas; dont worry if you dont understand every
word! After listening several times, write out a brief English summary of what youve understood from each story (to
turn in). Tell the stories to an English speaking friend to acquaint him/her with this aspect of Arab culture!
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