A new neighbour · Saying where you live

Saying where you live in context, with bilingual examples and practice.

Application goal: Saying where you live.

Use I am for your name or job and I live in for your home location. I’m is the short form of I am. Capitalise names and finish a statement with a full stop.

Context: A new neighbour. Identify the wording that achieves this goal, then adapt the details to a situation of your own.

Practical examples

Hello, my name is Sami.

مرحبًا، اسمي سامي.

I live in the flat above you.

أسكن في الشقة التي فوق شقتك.

I am new to this street.

أنا جديد في هذا الشارع.

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: Hello, my name is Sami.
2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: أنا جديد في هذا الشارع.