Digital and printed reading · Comparing two viewpoints

Comparing two viewpoints in context, with bilingual examples and practice.

Application goal: Comparing two viewpoints.

State your view, give a reason and add an example. Expressions such as In my opinion and I think introduce a view, but support is still needed.

Context: Digital and printed reading. Identify the wording that achieves this goal, then adapt the details to a situation of your own.

Practical examples

I prefer digital books when I travel because they take up less space.

أفضل الكتب الرقمية عند السفر لأنها تشغل مساحة أقل.

I can also search quickly for a name or an unfamiliar word.

ويمكنني البحث سريعًا عن اسم أو كلمة غير مألوفة.

On the other hand, I find printed books more comfortable for long reading sessions.

من ناحية أخرى، أجد الكتب الورقية أريح لجلسات القراءة الطويلة.

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: I prefer digital books when I travel because they take up less space.
2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: من ناحية أخرى، أجد الكتب الورقية أريح لجلسات القراءة الطويلة.