Useful expressions · set 023

Twenty bilingual expressions from the lessons and conversations for review and use.

Read each expression and its translation, then follow the link to its context. These sets reorganise course language for review; they are not additional independent texts. Adapt the details for your own use.

Practical examples

The evening course offers more speaking practice.

توفر الدورة المسائية تدريبًا أكثر على التحدث.

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The classroom is farther from my home than my office is.

الصف أبعد عن منزلي من مكتبي.

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For me, regular conversation practice is more valuable than flexibility.

بالنسبة إلي، التدريب المنتظم على المحادثة أهم من المرونة.

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I choose the evening course and change my weekly schedule.

أختار الدورة المسائية وأغير جدولي الأسبوعي.

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The new flat is bigger than our current flat.

الشقة الجديدة أكبر من شقتنا الحالية.

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The kitchen is more modern, and the bedrooms are quieter.

المطبخ أحدث، وغرف النوم أهدأ.

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However, the rent is higher each month.

لكن الإيجار أعلى كل شهر.

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The neighbourhood has better bus connections.

الحي فيه خطوط حافلات أفضل.

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It is also nearer to my partner's workplace.

وهو أقرب أيضًا إلى مكان عمل شريكي.

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We compare the total cost before making a decision.

نقارن التكلفة الإجمالية قبل اتخاذ القرار.

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We need some rice and a few tomatoes for dinner.

نحتاج إلى بعض الأرز وبضع حبات طماطم للعشاء.

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There is some cheese in the fridge.

يوجد بعض الجبن في الثلاجة.

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We do not have any bread left.

لم يبق لدينا أي خبز.

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How many eggs should I buy?

كم بيضة ينبغي أن أشتري؟

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Six eggs are enough, but we also need a little milk.

تكفي ست بيضات، لكننا نحتاج أيضًا إلى قليل من الحليب.

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I will put everything on the shopping list.

سأضع كل شيء في قائمة التسوق.

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How many people are coming to the meeting?

كم شخصًا سيحضر الاجتماع؟

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Twelve guests have confirmed their attendance.

أكد اثنا عشر ضيفًا حضورهم.

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How much coffee do we have?

كم لدينا من القهوة؟

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We have enough coffee, but there are only a few cups.

لدينا قهوة كافية، لكن الأكواب قليلة.

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Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: The evening course offers more speaking practice.
2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: لدينا قهوة كافية، لكن الأكواب قليلة.