Arabic is the official language of more than fifteen countries and is spoken by more than 300 million people worldwide, including 3.5 million people in the U.S. and Canada. Modern Standard Arabic is a modernized form of Classical Arabic and is used in writing and in formal spoken contexts such as political speeches, while spoken Arabic dialects are more commonly used in daily life and can differ significantly.

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Dialects - Colloquial Arabic: Sample Comparisons of Dialects

Greetings & Partings
Getting Acquainted
Important Occasions
Useful Vocabulary
Numbers
Time
Shopping

Dialects - Levantine Arabic Audio Comparisons

Greetings
Getting Acquainted
Numbers
Shopping
Days, Months, and Time
Body Parts

Dialects - Sample Dialogues in Algerian, Moroccan, and Hassaniya Arabic

Social Life
Shopping, Entertainment, and Travel
Important Occasions

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