A new neighbour

A bilingual reading that brings this unit's language together in context.

Read the English text first, then check the translation. This reading intentionally brings the unit examples together in context. Note the main idea and two expressions you could use.

Text and translation

Hello, my name is Sami. I live in the flat above you. I am new to this street. My wife is a teacher at the local school. We are from a small town near the coast. It is nice to meet you today.

مرحبًا، اسمي سامي. أسكن في الشقة التي فوق شقتك. أنا جديد في هذا الشارع. زوجتي معلمة في المدرسة المحلية. نحن من بلدة صغيرة قرب الساحل. من الجميل أن أتعرف إليك اليوم.

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: I am new to this street.
2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: من الجميل أن أتعرف إليك اليوم.
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