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Arabic language - Saudi (Gulf) dialect with native audio

Name: Arabic language - Saudi (Gulf) dialect with native audio
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Introduction to Saudi dialect (Gulf/Khaleeji): Greetings, introductions, and common expressions

Created byCatherine Wilcox, PhD

Last updated 9/2023

English

What you'll learn

Understand what is the Saudi dialect of Arabic and who speaks it
Know basic pronunciation of Saudi dialect
Greet someone in Saudi dialect
Introduce yourself in Saudi dialect
Use common expressions within their cultural context

Course content

7 sections • 16 lectures • 1h 4m total length

What is Saudi dialect?3:31
In this lesson we will talk about what is Saudi dialect, what it isn't, and where it is spoken.
Saudi dialect 101 quiz
Course overview and tips1:09
This lesson presents what we will learn in this course, as well as some comments about the course approach.
Saudi dialect pronunciation6:13
This lesson focuses on a few sounds that may be new to non-Arabic speakers. It describes how we will be writing out the approximate pronunciations. It also explains some pronunciation "shifts" between formal and Saudi Arabic, which may be helpful to those familiar with the standard Arabic alphabet.

Introduction to "how are you"0:44
This lesson goes over the importance of saying "how are you" in greetings in Saudi language and culture. It also describes what we will learn in this section.
Pronouns: "I" and "you", "my" and "your"3:45
This lesson teaches how to refer to "I" and "you" in Saudi dialect.
Pronouns quiz
How are you? Part One6:41
Asking "how are you" is an essential part of greeting people in Saudi. You will likely hear and use these expressions multiple times per day when interacting with Saudis. In this lesson, we will learn three ways to ask "how are you" and some common responses.
How are you? Part Two4:17
In this lesson, we will learn even more ways to ask "how are you."
How are you? Quiz - Questions and responses
Sample dialogue assignment

Polite words4:49
Knowing how to be polite can be especially important when learning a new language. Here are some polite phrases, including "please," "thank you," "sorry," and how to make a polite request.
Polite words quiz
Yallah! Let's learn some common expressions5:34
There are some phrases that are indispensible when interacting with Saudis. Here are a few that will help you navigate the culture and also help you sound authentic. We will also learn how to say "yes" and "no."
Quiz: Saudi expressions
How do you say that? Helpful communication phrases2:52
We'll teach you some basics in this course, but how can you expand your Arabic knowledge on the go? What do you say if someone speaks too quickly for you to understand? This lesson goes over some useful phrases to guide your communication, such as "how do you say ____ in Arabic," "again," and "slowly."
Question words2:20
This lesson goes over question words in Saudi dialect. Question words can vary greatly between different Arabic dialects, so learning the local ones can help you advance your language skills quickly due to their frequent use. We will make use of just a few of them in the phrases taught in the other sections of this course, but we will go over all of them here for your reference.
Question words quiz

What is your name?5:04
This lesson goes over how to ask people for their name, and how to give your name as well. We will also learn how to say nice to meet you, and present a sample dialogue showing how to greet and introduce yourself to a person you just met.
Where are you from? Where do you live? Where do you work?6:57
This lesson shows you how to introduce yourself by answering some common questions.
Introductions quiz - questions and responses
Introduce yourself

Requirements

No prior knowledge of the Arabic language is required.
Learning how to pronounce the letters of the Arabic alphabet may be helpful; this course will go over it briefly and explain specific pronunciations for Saudi dialect.
I will include some comments directed towards those who have already studied formal Arabic in order to make comparisons, however these will not be necessary for learning the primary content.
No reading of Arabic text is required. The vocabulary and expressions will be accompanied by an approximate transcription using English pronunciations.

Description

This course teaches the dialect of Arabic language spoken in Saudi Arabia. It is a Gulf or "khaleeji" dialect similar to the Arabic spoken in neighboring countries, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and Yemen.

Whether you are visiting the region for tourism, living there for work, or have Arabic-speaking friends or colleagues elsewhere, this course will help you make your first steps in getting to know and interact with Arabic-speaking people using their native language.

Throughout this course on Saudi dialect, you will learn to:

-Say "hello" and use the corresponding response

-Ask "how are you" in many different ways, just like a Saudi would

-Introduce yourself

-Use high-frequency expressions in their cultural context

On the way we will cover specific sounds in Saudi dialect, question words, phrases to help you with communication, and polite words.

I will be using authentic recordings from a native Saudi Arabic speaker, plus my own knowledge, to teach you Saudi dialect. I speak Saudi dialect on a daily basis. I started learning it over ten years ago and can now use it to navigate most all situations.

In addition, there will be quizzes to help you review the vocabulary, as well as assignments that are designed to prepare you to have a live conversation in Saudi dialect.

At the end of the course, you will have the essential tools you need to greet an Arabic-speaking person from the Gulf region and navigate a basic introductory conversation. You also will be able to sound more authentic by using common expressions rarely (if ever) found in Arabic textbooks.

Audio credits:

Abdulrhman Alrashid

Course image credits:

Saleh Alsugair

Talal Albougami

Abdullah Alrshaid

Yesra Alrashed

Who this course is for:

People who plan to visit Saudi Arabia as tourists
People who live or work in Saudi Arabia
People outside of Saudi Arabia who have Saudi friends or colleagues
Arabic language learners interested in learning more about specific dialects

Arabic language - Saudi (Gulf) dialect with native audio

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Course content

Introduction3 lectures • 11min

Hello and goodbye1 lecture • 5min

How are you?4 lectures • 15min

Useful expressions4 lectures • 16min

Introducing yourself2 lectures • 12min

Sample dialogues1 lecture • 5min

Course conclusion1 lecture • 1min

Requirements

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