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Short articles and everyday conversations — Arabic fully vowelled, Japanese with furigana — each with Thai sentence translations, tap-a-word glosses, and recorded narration where you see the audio badge.

366 conversations · intermediate · page 1 of 16

AR · conversation no audio

نِقَاشٌ حَوْلَ أُجْرَةِ سَيَّارَةِ الْأُجْرَةِ وَمَسَارِ الطَّرِيقِ

Negotiating a Taxi Fare and Route

A passenger and a taxi driver discuss the fare and the best route before agreeing on a price.

daily life · intermediate
AR · conversation no audio

مُشْكِلَةٌ فِي شَحْنِ بِطَاقَةِ الْمِتْرُو

A Problem Topping Up a Metro Card

A commuter and a metro station employee try to resolve an issue with a travel card that will not accept a top-up.

daily life · intermediate
AR · conversation no audio

طَلَبُ إِرْشَادَاتٍ مُفَصَّلَةٍ مِنْ عَابِرَةِ سَبِيلٍ

Asking a Stranger for Detailed Directions

A visitor asks a local resident for detailed directions to reach an unfamiliar address.

daily life · intermediate
AR · conversation no audio

حَجْزُ تَذْكِرَةِ حَافِلَةٍ بَيْنَ الْمُدُنِ وَقَوَاعِدُ الْأَمْتِعَةِ

Booking an Intercity Coach and Luggage Rules

A traveler books an intercity coach ticket and asks about luggage allowance regulations.

daily life · intermediate
AR · conversation no audio

تَعْبِئَةُ الْوَقُودِ وَفَحْصُ ضَغْطِ الْإِطَارَاتِ

Filling Up Petrol and Checking Tyre Pressure

A driver fills her tank and asks a petrol station worker to check her tyre pressure before a long trip.

daily life · intermediate
AR · conversation no audio

الِاسْتِفْسَارُ عَنْ مَوَاعِيدِ عُبُورِ الْعَبَّارَةِ

Inquiring About the Ferry Crossing Schedule

A traveler asks a ferry company employee about crossing times before booking a trip with his car.

daily life · intermediate
AR · conversation no audio

مُكَالِمَةٌ لِتَذْكِيرِ صَاحِبِ السَّيَّارَةِ بِمَوْعِدِ الصِّيَانَةِ

A Car Service Reminder Phone Call

A workshop employee calls a customer to remind her that her car's scheduled maintenance is due.

daily life · intermediate
AR · conversation no audio

تَجْدِيدُ بِطَاقَةِ الْحَافِلَةِ الشَّهْرِيَّةِ

Renewing a Monthly Bus Pass

A commuter renews his monthly bus pass and asks about a change in routes covered by the pass.

daily life · intermediate
AR · conversation no audio

الِاخْتِيَارُ بَيْنَ التَّرَامْ وَالْحَافِلَةِ

Choosing Between the Tram and the Bus

Two siblings weigh the tram against the bus for their daily commute to university.

daily life · intermediate
AR · conversation no audio

تَنْظِيمُ جَدْوَلِ تَوْصِيلِ الْأَطْفَالِ إِلَى الْمَدْرَسَةِ

Organising the School-Run Carpool Schedule

Two mothers organise a weekly carpool schedule to take turns driving their children to school.

daily life · intermediate
AR · conversation no audio

عِنْدَ الطَّبِيبِ

At the Doctor's

A patient describes symptoms to a doctor and receives advice on treatment and rest.

daily life · intermediate
AR · conversation no audio

اِبْتِلَاعُ الصَّرَّافِ الْآلِيِّ لِلْبِطَاقَةِ الْبَنْكِيَّةِ

When the ATM Swallows a Bank Card

A customer explains to a bank employee that the ATM kept her card after a failed withdrawal and asks how to retrieve it.

daily life · intermediate
AR · conversation no audio

الِاعْتِرَاضُ عَلَى خَطَإٍ فِي فَاتُورَةِ الْكَهْرَبَاءِ

Querying an Error on a Utility Bill

A customer questions an unusually high electricity bill and asks the employee to review the meter reading.

daily life · intermediate
AR · conversation no audio

تَفْعِيلُ خِدْمَةِ السَّدَادِ التِّلْقَائِيِّ لِلْفَوَاتِيرِ

Setting Up Automatic Bill Payment

A customer asks a bank employee to set up automatic monthly payments for his utility bills.

daily life · intermediate
AR · conversation no audio

عِنْدَ شَبَّاكِ الصِّرَافَةِ قَبْلَ السَّفَرِ

At the Currency Exchange Counter Before a Trip

A traveller exchanges money before a trip and asks the money changer about the rate and small denominations.

daily life · intermediate
AR · conversation no audio

مُرَاجَعَةُ رُسُومِ فَاتُورَةِ الْهَاتِفِ

Reviewing the Charges on a Phone Bill

A customer asks a telecom employee to explain some unfamiliar charges that appeared on her monthly phone bill.

daily life · intermediate
AR · conversation no audio

طَلَبُ إِعْفَاءٍ مِنْ غَرَامَةِ التَّأَخُّرِ فِي السَّدَادِ

Asking to Have a Late Payment Fee Waived

A customer who paid his bill a few days late asks the employee to waive the late fee, explaining the reason for the delay.

daily life · intermediate
AR · conversation no audio

فِي الصَّيْدَلِيَّةِ

At the Pharmacy

A customer asks a pharmacist about a prescribed medication and possible side effects.

daily life · intermediate
AR · conversation no audio

الِادِّخَارُ مِنْ أَجْلِ هَدَفٍ مُحَدَّدٍ

Saving Toward a Specific Goal

A mother helps her daughter plan a savings schedule so she can afford a bicycle without borrowing money.

daily life · intermediate
AR · conversation no audio

طَلَبُ الْمُسَاعَدَةِ فِي تَعْبِئَةِ مُعَامَلَةٍ رَسْمِيَّةٍ

Asking for Help Filing an Official Form

A citizen asks a government office employee for help completing a complicated administrative form correctly.

daily life · intermediate
AR · conversation no audio

اِسْتِخْرَاجُ بَدَلِ فَاقِدٍ لِبِطَاقَةِ الْهُوِيَّةِ

Replacing a Lost ID Card

A man reports his lost ID card and asks the employee about the steps and time required to issue a replacement.

daily life · intermediate
AR · conversation no audio

فِي مَكْتَبِ الْبَرِيدِ

At the Post Office

A sender asks a post office clerk how to send a parcel abroad and inquires about delivery times.

daily life · intermediate
AR · conversation no audio

إِعَادَةُ تَعْيِينِ كَلِمَةِ مُرُورِ الْخِدْمَاتِ الْبَنْكِيَّةِ الْإِلِكْتُرُونِيَّةِ

Resetting Online Banking Access

A customer who is locked out of her online banking account calls technical support to reset her password securely.

daily life · intermediate
AR · conversation no audio

التَّشَاوُرُ مَعَ الدَّهَّانِ حَوْلَ طِلَاءِ غُرْفَةِ الْجُلُوسِ

Consulting the Painter About Painting the Living Room

A homeowner and a painter discuss color choice, preparation, and timing before painting the living room.

daily life · intermediate