You opened a gift from your friend. You are very happy. What do you say to him?
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Say “اخْتِيَارُ هَدِيَّة” out loud once today — in a real situation if you can.Say “اخْتِيَارُ هَدِيَّة” out loud once today — in a real situation if you can.
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Arabic · Beginnerاخْتِيَارُ هَدِيَّةBuying a Gift
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00:00Intro
Welcome Layla! Are you ready for today's episode?
Welcome Karim! Yes, I am ready and very excited to start.
Wonderful! I see you smiling a lot this beautiful morning.
Hahaha! We have a wonderful topic about gifts and happy occasions.
That is true! Today we talk about buying gifts for friends and family.
Yes, exchanging gifts brings joy and love between hearts.
And today we learn six important and very simple phrases.
Our main phrase for today is: choosing a gift.
Excellent! We also listen to an amusing story about shopping in the market.
And we learn about customs of generosity and hospitality among Arabs.
Is there a special way to present a gift Layla?
Yes, there are beautiful traditions in presenting oud, coffee, and dates.
Wonderful! This is an interesting and useful topic for every learner.
Absolutely! Come on, let's start our enjoyable conversation now Karim.
Last week, were you looking for something in the market Karim?
Yes, I went to the old market in the city center in the afternoon.
And why did you go there my dear friend?
It was my friend Tariq's birthday, and I wanted choosing a gift special.
That is very nice! And how was the atmosphere in the popular market?
The market was full of pleasant scents, colors, and beautiful lights.
And what did you say to the seller when you entered the perfume shop?
I said to him: Hello uncle, I want choosing a gift for my friend.
And what did the seller Abu Ahmad do when he heard your request?
He smiled with joy, and offered me a cup of warm coffee with dates!
Hahaha! This is the authentic Arab hospitality everywhere.
Yes, I drank the delicious coffee then said to him: I search for a good perfume.
And did you try the perfumes available in that shop?
Yes, I smelled ten different perfumes of oud, rose, and jasmine!
Oh dear! Did your nose get tired from the many scents there?
Hahaha! Yes, I forgot which perfume was the best at first!
And how did you choose the suitable gift in the end?
The seller helped me, and I chose an elegant wooden box containing oud.
A very excellent and wonderful choice for this happy occasion!
Yes, the matter of choosing a gift needs calm and thought.
True! And there are also beautiful cultural customs when presenting gifts.
Like what Layla? Tell me about those Arab customs.
In Arab culture, we always present the gift with our right hand to others.
This is high politeness and great respect for the person we love.
Yes, and oud, incense, and coffee dallah are very popular traditional gifts.
True, and likewise a box of luxury dates expresses generosity and hospitality.
Exactly! Those gifts spread love and delight in homes.
And they make the visit a good memory never forgotten.
Yes, and accepting the gift with a smile is part of politeness too.
Very beautiful words! Generosity and kindness make everything more beautiful.
And now Karim, let us explain our remaining phrases with simplicity and clarity.
With pleasure! When we enter the shop, the first question we ask the seller: how much is this?
True! The phrase: how much is this, we use it to know the price of the thing.
Yes, it means how much money we pay to buy this item.
And it is a short and very useful sentence in every store and market.
And when we smell a pleasant scent of a perfume bottle, we say: a beautiful perfume.
Wonderful! The phrase: a beautiful perfume, expresses admiration for the good scent.
Yes, and it serves as a nice expression when choosing perfume gifts.
And after buying the gift, we ask the seller: wrapping the gift.
Well said! The phrase: wrapping the gift, means putting paper and colored ribbon.
Yes, so that the box shape is elegant and attractive upon presentation.
And we also place a small card with good words written on it.
That is wonderful! And when we meet the friend, we say with joy: I present the gift.
Very beautiful! The phrase: I present the gift, means giving the thing with our hand.
Yes, with a warm smile and a look full of affection.
And what does the friend say when receiving this beautiful box?
He says with joy and gratitude: thank you for the gift!
That is the most beautiful thanks! The phrase: thank you for the gift, expresses appreciation.
Yes, these six phrases are very important in our daily life.
And now Layla, tell me about your habits in buying gifts!
Hahaha! I am on Team Layla, I love planning a whole month in advance!
A whole month before?! That is a very long time for thinking Layla!
Early planning keeps me calm and I choose the best things carefully.
As for me, I am on Team Karim, I buy the gift on the last day!
How lazy of you! Buying at the last moment causes anxiety!
Hahaha! But Team Karim loves adventure and quick shopping always!
Alright, I have an amusing question about numbers and gifts Karim.
I am ready for this question, go ahead Layla!
I read that many people prefer buying perfumes as gifts.
And in your opinion, what percentage of people choose perfume? Say a number.
I expect around fifty percent of people!
Very close! I heard that the percentage reaches sixty percent.
Wonderful! This shows that perfume is a beloved classic gift.
Yes, and now my turn came to ask you another question about shopping.
I am ready for your question Karim!
I read that some people wait until the last day to buy.
Hahaha! Exactly like the members of Team Karim!
In your opinion, what percentage of people do that? Say a number.
I expect thirty percent maybe?
I heard that the percentage is close to forty percent!
This means that many people are like you Karim!
Hahaha! Yes, but in the end we always find the suitable gift.
That is true, what matters is sincerity and love in the heart.
Sound words Layla! The sentimental value is more precious than everything.
Well said! For the gift is a message of affection between loved ones.
And now Karim, the time of challenge and quick test has come!
I am ready for all questions and situations Layla!
Situation one: Tomorrow is your mother's birthday, and you are in the shopping mall. What do you do?
I walk in the shops with joy and say: I am here for choosing a gift for my mother!
Excellent answer! Situation two: You found a beautiful coffee dallah, but there is no price. What do you ask?
I stand before the seller and ask him politely: how much is this please?
Very wonderful! Situation three: The seller opened an oud bottle and you smelled its pleasant scent. What do you say?
I smile and say with admiration: what a beautiful and good perfume!
Well done Karim! Situation four: You bought the perfume, and you want the box shape to be elegant. What do you request?
I say to the seller politely: I want wrapping the gift with a beautiful ribbon!
Excellent! Situation five: You arrived at your friend's house, and the gift is in your right hand. What do you do?
I extend my hand with kindness and say: I present the gift to you with all joy!
Very beautiful! Situation six: Your friend opened the box and rejoiced a lot. What does he say to you?
My friend smiles and says: thank you for the gift Karim!
And situation seven: Your friend is undecided in buying something for his new neighbor. What do you advise him?
I advise him calmly and say: choosing a gift simple like dates is best!
And situation eight: You went to visit a patient in the hospital, what do you take with you?
I take a beautiful bouquet of flowers, and say: this is a gift for your speedy recovery!
Complete and wonderful answers Karim! You succeeded in the challenge with distinction!
Thank you Layla! These situations repeat with us always in life.
And now our friends, we reached the practice and speaking section!
Yes, speaking out loud is the best way to anchor the words.
Your mission today is simple and very enjoyable indeed.
Stand before the mirror, and imagine you are preparing to visit a friend.
In front of the mirror say three times out loud: choosing a gift is a beautiful thing!
Then say with confidence and a smile: I present the gift with my right hand!
Repeat these sentences always so that you speak fluently and easily.
And tell us in the comments: are you on Team Karim or on Team Layla?
Do you love early planning or buying on the last day?
And remember my advice: do not smell ten perfumes together in the market!
Hahaha! So that you do not forget the scent of the good perfume as Karim did!
Goodbye in an upcoming and enjoyable episode my friends!
Goodbye, and see you later!
Key phrases
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اخْتِيَارُ هَدِيَّةChoosing a gift
choosing a gift
اخْتِيَارُ هَدِيَّة لِأُمِّي صَعْبٌ اليَوْمَ.Choosing a gift for my mother is hard today.
كَمْ ثَمَنُ هٰذَاHow much is this?
how much does this cost
عَفْوًا، كَمْ ثَمَنُ هٰذَا القَمِيص؟Excuse me, how much is this shirt?
عِطْرٌ جَمِيلA beautiful perfume
a beautiful perfume
هٰذَا عِطْرٌ جَمِيل، أُرِيدُهُ هَدِيَّة.This is a beautiful perfume; I want it as a gift.
تَغْلِيفُ الْهَدِيَّةWrapping the gift
gift wrapping
هَلْ تَغْلِيفُ الْهَدِيَّة مَجَّانِيّ؟Is gift wrapping free?
أُقَدِّمُ الْهَدِيَّةI present the gift
غَدًا أُقَدِّمُ الْهَدِيَّة فِي الحَفْلَة.Tomorrow I will give the gift at the party.
شُكْرًا عَلَى الْهَدِيَّةThank you for the gift
thank you for the gift
شُكْرًا عَلَى الْهَدِيَّة، أَحْبَبْتُهَا كَثِيرًا.Thank you for the gift; I liked it a lot.
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Today's small task
Say “اخْتِيَارُ هَدِيَّة” out loud once today — in a real situation if you can.Say “اخْتِيَارُ هَدِيَّة” out loud once today — in a real situation if you can.