Arabic/Lesson 1

A Conversation
John is visiting an Arabic country when he is approached by a man named Abdullah. Abdullah greets John, who speaks very little Arabic, and a conversation begins.

عبدالله: السلام عليكم جون: وعليكم السلام. هل تتكلم إنجليزي؟ .عبد الله: لا، آسف جون: عفوا.

Transliteration
Abdul Allah: as-salaamu 'alaykum John: wa 'alaykum as-salaam. hal tatakallam ingileezee? Abdul Allah: laa, aasif. John: 'aHfwan. laa atkallam 'aHrabee kateer. ma' as-salaama. Adbul Allah: ma' as-salaama. furSa sa'iida.

Translation
Abdullah: Peace be on you. John: And on you be peace. Do you speak English? Abdullah: No, sorry. John: Don't mention it. I don't speak much Arabic. Goodbye. Adbullah: Goodbye. Happy to have met you.