The objectives of Intermediate Arabic are, in general, to solidify knowledge of the basic rules of Arabic grammar, to expand vocabulary in terms of complexity, and to increase the acquisition of words for active use in a wide variety of topics and settings.
Emphasis is placed on the use of authentic reading and listening materials and on communicative writing and speaking tasks.
What Is Intermediate Level Arabic (B2 Level)?
The intermediate level in Arabic is the middle of the road for the learner and students in this level are exposed to authentic reading and listening materials that are of more depth and length than those used in Level 1.
The speaking and writing assignments are more varied and more demanding than Level 1 assignments.
Students will acquire a broad range of intermediate level vocabulary, learn higher level rules of Arabic grammar, and increase the acquisition of phrases for active use in a wide variety of topics and settings.
Students write lengthy paragraphs in their daily assignments and give oral presentations in class in a way that makes the use of Arabic a natural process.
Those at this level understand the main points of most familiar topics in simple conversations. They have intermediate-level knowledge of Arabic language concepts.
Learn Intermediate Arabic Grammar
Below we will review some little grammar rules in the Arabic language for the intermediate level.
Modal Verbs:
Learn the use of modal verbs like “can,” “should,” and “must” in Arabic to express ability, obligation, and possibility.
Idafa (Construct State):
The Idafa is a unique grammatical structure in Arabic where two nouns are joined together to form a possessive relationship.
Understanding its usage is important for expressing possession and relationships between nouns.
Derived Nouns:
Arabic has a rich system of derived nouns that are formed from verbs or other nouns. Learning how to identify and use these nouns expands vocabulary and comprehension.
Relative Pronouns:
Relative pronouns like “who,” “which,” and “that” are used to connect clauses and provide additional information about nouns. Understanding their usage helps to form complex sentences.
Conditional Sentences:
Learn how to construct conditional sentences in Arabic to express hypothetical situations and their potential outcomes.
Learn Intermediate Arabic Words
Assuming you’ve passed the beginner level, your next step is to learn some intermediate Arabic words and phrases to help you press forward.
Learning vocabulary is the most important variable once you have the basics down.
| Arabic Word | pronunciation | English Translation |
| الشاشَة | al-šāšah | “Screen” |
| لَوْحَةُ المَفاتيح | lawḥaẗu al-mafātīḥ | “Keyboard” |
| الفَأرَة | al-faʾrah | “Mouse” |
| الجِهاز اللَوْحي | al-ǧihāz al-lawḥī | “Tablet” |
| التِلِفِزيون | al-tilifizīūn | “TV” |
| وِحدَةُ التَحَكُّم | wiḥdaẗu al-taḥakkum | “Console” |
| الشاحِن | al-šāḥin | “Charger” |
| مَوْقِع الوِيب | mawqiʿ al-wib | “Website” |
| حِساب | ḥisāb | “Account” |
| كَلِمَةُ المُرور | kalimaẗu al-murūr | “Password” |
| مَلف | malaf | “File” |
| مُجَلَّد | muǧallad | “Folder” |
| بَرنامَج | barnāmaǧ | “Software” |
| خَدَمَ | ḫadama | “To serve” |
| غادَرَ | ġādara | “To leave” |
| سَمَحَ | samaḥa | “To allow” |
| أَرسَلَ | ʾarsala | “To send” |
| اِستَقبَلَ | istaqbala | “To receive” |
| عاشَ | ʿāša | “To live” |
| اِتَّصَلَ | ittaṣala | “To call” |
| تَذَكَّرَ | taḏakkara | “To remind” |
| قَدَّمَ | qaddama | “To introduce” |
| قَبِلَ | qabila | “To accept” |
| رَفَضَ | rafaḍa | “To refuse” |
| عَمِلَ | ʿamila | “To work” |
| لَعِبَ | laʿiba | “To play” |
| تَعَرَّفَ | taʿarrafa | “To recognize” |
| اِختارَ | iḫtāra | “To choose” |
| لَمَسَ | lamasa | “To touch” |
| شَرَحَ | šaraḥa | “To explain” |
| نَهَضَ | nahaḍa | “To get up” |
| فَتَحَ | fataḥa | “To open” |
| أَغلَقَ | ʾaġlaqa | “To close” |
| فازَ | fāza | “To win” |
| خَسِرَ | ḫasira | “To lose” |
| وَجَدَ | waǧada | “To exist” |
| نَجَحَ | naǧaḥa | “To succeed” |
| غَيَّرَ | ġayyara | “To change” |
| أَتى | ʾatā | “To come” |
| دَرَسَ | darasa | “To study” |
| نامَ | nāma | “To sleep” |
| مَشى | mašā | “To walk” |
| حاوَلَ | ḥāwala | “To try” |
| تَوَقَّفَ | tawaqqafa | “To stop” |
| اِستَمَرَّ | istamarra | “To continue” |
| طَبَخَ | ṭabaḫa | “To cook” |
| اِنتَمى | intamā | “To belong” |
| خاطَرَ | ḫāṭara | “To risk” |
| تَعَلَّمَ | taʿallama | “To learn” |
| اِلتَقى | iltaqā | “To meet” |
| أَنشَأَ | ʾanšaʾa | “To create” |
| حَصَلَ | ḥaṣala | “To get” |
| دَخَلَ | daḫala | “To enter” |
| خَرَجَ | ḫaraǧa | “To exit” |
| عَرَضَ | ʿaraḍa | “To offer” |
| قَدَّمَ | qaddama | “To bring” |
| اِستَخدَمَ | istaḫdama | “To use” |
| وَصَلَ | waṣala | “To reach” |
| حَضَّرَ | ḥaḍḍara | “To prepare” |
| أَضاف | ʾaḍāf | “To add” |
| دَفَعَ | dafaʿa | “To pay” |
| اِعتَبَرَ | iʿtabara | “To consider” |
| اِشتَرى | ištarā | “To buy” |
Learn Intermediate Arabic Phrases
There are many common sentences in intermediate Arabic level and below we show some of these sentences used.
| English | Arabic | Transliteration |
| I need to see a doctor | أنا في حاجة لرؤية طبيب | ‘ana fi hajat liruyat tabib |
| I don’t feel very well | لا أشعر أنني بحالة جيدة | la ‘asheur ‘anani bihalat jayida |
| I’m sorry, how much does this cost? | آسف، كم تكلفة هذا؟ | Asif, kam taklifat hadha? |
| Where can I buy rice? | أين يمكنني شراء الأرز؟ | ‘Ayn yumkinuni shiraa’ al-‘arz? |
| I’m just looking | أنا فقط أتفحص | ‘Ana faqat ‘atifhis |
| Could you speak slower, please? | هل يمكنك التحدث بشكل أبطأ من فضلك؟ | hal yumkinuk altahaduth bishakl ‘abta min fadlika? |
| Can I use your Wi-Fi? | هل يمكنني استخدام شبكة Wi-Fi الخاصة بك؟ | Hal yumkinuni astikhdam shabakat Al Wi-Fi Alkhasah bika (M) / biki (F)? |
| Do you have any vegetarian dishes? | هل لديك أي أطباق نباتية؟ | Hal ladayk ‘ayu ‘atbaq nabateyyan? |
| Can I have the bill, please? | هل يمكنني أن أحصل على الفاتورة من فضلك؟ | Hal yumkinuni ‘an ahsul Ala Al-faturah min fadlika? |
| You look great today and every day | تبدو رائعًا اليوم وكل يوم | Tabdu ra’ean alyawm wakula yawm |
| Are you a native of this area? | هل أنت من مواليد هذه المنطقة؟ | hal ‘ant min mawalid hadhih almintaqati? |
| Can I get any assistance? I have to get there. | هل يمكنني الحصول على أي مساعدة؟ لا بد لي من الوصول إلى هناك. | hal yumkinuni alhusul ealaa ‘ayi musaeadatin? la buda li min alwusul ‘iilaa hunakin. |
| Could you please direct me to the Big Hotel? | هل يمكنك توجيهي إلى الفندق الكبير من فضلك؟ | hal yumkinuk tawjihi ‘iilaa alfunduq alkabir min fadliki? |
| Could you please inform them how to go to the railway station, please? | هل يمكن أن تخبرهم كيف يذهبون إلى محطة السكة الحديد من فضلك؟ | hal yumkin ‘an tukhbirahum kayf yadhhabun ‘iilaa mahatat alsikat alhadid min fadlika? |
| Could you tell me where to go? | هل يمكن أن تخبرني إلى أين أذهب؟ | hal yumkin ‘an tukhbirani ‘iilaa ‘ayn ‘adhhabi? |
| Do we have London in our sights? | هل لدينا لندن في بصرنا؟ | hal ladayna landan fi basarna? |
| Excuse me, how does one get to… if I’m lost? | معذرةً، كيف يمكن للمرء أن يصل إلى … إذا تاهت؟ | ma‘dhiratan, kayf yumkin lilmar’ ‘an yasil ‘iilaa … ‘iidha tahati? |
| Have you got a guide? | هل لديك دليل؟ | hal ladayk dalil? |
| How are we going to go to High Park? | كيف سنذهب إلى هاي بارك؟ | kayf sanadhhab ‘iilaa hay bark? |
| How can I locate…? | كيف يمكنني تحديد موقع …؟ | kayf yumkinuni tahdid mawqie …? |
| Is it far? | انه بعيد؟ | anah baeid? |
| I’m trying to find… | أحاول أن أجد… | uhawil ‘an ‘ajdi… |
| I’m trying to locate this location. | أحاول تحديد موقع هذا الموقع. | uhawil tahdid mawqie hadha almawqiei. |
| Please provide me with a map. | من فضلك زودني بالخريطة. | min fadlik zudani bialkharitati. |
| What location is the closest post office? | ما هو أقرب مكتب بريد؟ | ma hu ‘aqrab maktab birid? |
| Where can I find the library? | أين يمكنني أن أجد المكتبة؟ | ayn yumkinuni ‘an ‘ajid almaktabata? |
| Which method is the best to…? | ما هي الطريقة الأفضل …؟ | ma hi altariqat al’afdal …? |
| I’m sorry, but I’m unable to attend. | أنا آسف، لكني غير قادر على الحضور. | ana asf, lakiniy ghayr qadir ealaa alhuduri. |
| I’m unable to make that commitment at this time. | أنا غير قادر على تقديم هذا الالتزام في هذا الوقت. | ana ghayr qadir ealaa taqdim hadha alailtizam fi hadha alwaqti. |
| Thanks for asking; I’m not really into it. | شكرا على السؤال؛ أنا لست مهتمًا بها حقًا. | shukran ealaa alsuwal; ‘ana last mhtman biha haqan. |
| It’s a great question, but I’m not sure. | إنه سؤال رائع، لكني لست متأكدًا. | innahu suaal ra’i‘, lakinniy last muta’akkid. |
| I’ll check again and let you know. | سوف أتحقق مرة أخرى وأعلمك بذلك. | sawf ‘atahaqaq maratan ‘ukhraa wa ‘alimuka bidhalika. |
| We had a wonderful time. | كان لدينا وقت رائع. | kan ladayna waqtan ra’i‘an. |
| Are there any other ways we can support you? | هل هناك طرق أخرى يمكننا من خلالها دعمك؟ | hal hunak turuq ‘ukhraa yumkinuna min khilaliha da’muka? |
| You are so generous! | أنتَ في غاية الكرم! | anta fi ghayati al-karam! |
| You have wonderful taste! | ذوقك رائع! | thawquka ra’i‘ |
What are the Arabic Numbers?
| Numeral | Arabic pronunciation |
| 0 (٠) | (ṣifr) صفر |
| 1 (١) | (wāḥid) واحد |
| 2 (٢) | (iṯnān) إثنان |
| 3 (٣) | (ṯālaṯa) ثلاثة |
| 4 (٤) | (ārba’a) أربعة |
| 5 (٥) | (ḫamsa) خمسة |
| 6 (٦) | (sitta) ستة |
| 7 (٧) | (sab’a) سبعة |
| 8 (٨) | (ṯamāniya) ثمانية |
| 9 (٩) | (tis’a) تسعة |
| 10 (١٠) | (‘ashra) عشرة |
| 11 (١١) | إحدى عشر (aḥada ‘ashar) |
| 12 (١٢) | إثنا عشر (iṯnā ‘ashar) |
| 13 (١٣) | ثلاثة عشر (ṯālatha ‘ashar) |
| 14 (١٤) | أربعة عشر (arba’a ‘ashar) |
| 15 (١٥) | خمسة عشر (ḫamsa ‘ashar) |
| 16 (١٦) | ستة عشر (sitta ‘ashar) |
| 17 (١٧) | سبعة عشر (sab’a ‘ashar) |
| 18 (١٨) | ثمانية عشر (ṯamāniya ‘ashar) |
| 19 (١٩) | تسعة عشر (tis’a ‘ashar) |
| 20 (٢٠) | عشرون (‘ishrun) |
| 21 (٢١) | واحد و عشرون (wāḫed wa-’ishrun) |
| 22 (٢٢) | إثنان وعشرون (iṯnāne wa-’ishrun) |
| 23 (٢٣) | ثلاثة و عشرون (ṯālaṯa wa-’ishrun) |
| 24 (٢٤) | أربعة و عشرون (arba’a wa-’ishrun) |
| 25 (٢٥) | خمسة و عشرون (ḫamsa wa-’ishrun) |
| 26 (٢٦) | ستة و عشرون (sitta wa-’ishrun) |
| 27 (٢٧) | سبعة وعشرون (sab’a wa-’ishrun) |
| 28 (٢٨) | ثمانية و عشرون (ṯamāniya wa-’ishrun) |
| 29 (٢٩) | تسعة و عشرون (tis’a wa-’ishrun) |
| 30 (٣٠) | (ṯālaṯun) ثلاثون |
| 40 (٤٠) | (arba’un) أربعون |
| 50 (٥٠) | (ḫamsun) خمسون |
| 60 (٦٠) | (sittun) ستون |
| 70 (٧٠) | (sab’un) سبعون |
| 80 (٨٠) | (ṯamānun) ثمانون |
| 90 (٩٠) | (tis’un) تسعون |
| 100 (١٠٠) | (mi’a) مائة |
| 1,000(١٠٠٠) | (alf) ألف |
| 2,000(٢٠٠٠) | (alfain) ألفين |
| 100,000(١٠٠٠٠٠) | (mi’at alf) مائة ألف |
| 1 million(١٠٠٠٠٠٠) | (million) مليون |
How long does it take to learn intermediate Arabic?
In the intermediate level, learners expand their vocabulary, work on more complex grammatical structures, and acquire additional language skills. This stage involves more extensive reading, writing, and speaking exercises, allowing learners to express themselves with greater fluency and accuracy.
You’ll be able to engage also in most everyday conversations (if spoken slowly) and ask questions as needed to make sure you understand. This level will also allow you to read the news and watch videos in Arabic without major problems. If you’re traveling, you’ll be able to have interactions with the locals about familiar subjects, as well as ask for and follow directions.
To reach an intermediate level, it’s estimated you’ll need 1000-1200 hours of study time (including classes, homework, and practice time).
If you’re serious about learning Arabic fast and are motivated, you can do this in about a year by dedicating at least 20 hours a week to studying.
Read more about Learn Arabic In 30 Days: 1 Month Experience-Based Guide
How to improve my skills and move from intermediate level to advanced in Arabic?
To reduce the time needed to improve your language skills and enhance language acquisition there are some tips that can be helpful.
Practice your pronunciation:
You need to have perfect pronunciation if you want others to be able to understand you clearly. This can be achieved with constant practice.
Read Arabic more:
When you read more books and magazines, you will learn more words and enrich your vocabulary list. With a larger vocabulary list, you will be able to express yourself easily.
Choose the right words:
Although you can find several words that have the same meaning, you need to understand that not all of them can be used in every case. When you talk to others, you must select the proper word that will help you deliver the right message.
Focus on listening:
You know you are fluent in Arabic when native Arabic speakers do not have to speak slowly for you. To achieve this, you need to listen to more Arabic audio until your ear gets used to the sound of Arabic.
Learn and understand grammar:
Grammar and syntax are important as they help you form correct sentences.
When you know the right form of the sentence, you will be able to speak and write things that others can understand quickly and effortlessly.
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Conclusion
As the Arabic learners progress through the Path to Arabic, they will dive deeper into building more challenging sentences, such as questions, negations, and the past tense. Also, you will reinforce vocabulary and add more words to your Arabic repertoire.
Once you finish intermidiate, you’ll be able to take your Arabic interactions much further, in speaking, listening, writing and understanding.
But do not let your passion stop here, the Arabic language is interesting and enjoyable and requires you to reach advanced and in-depth levels.
