Arabic · Beginnerأُرِيدُ سَيَّارَةَ أُجْرَةٍ مِنْ فَضْلِكI want a taxi, please

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00:00Intro
Hello friends! I am Karim, and with me is my friend Layla.
Welcome everyone! How are you doing today, Karim?
I am fine and very happy! How was your morning today?
It was a beautiful morning! I took a taxi to get here.
That's excellent! Taking a taxi in the city is an important daily experience.
True, when we travel we always need to talk with the driver.
When we arrive in a new city, we take a taxi to see the sights.
That's true, and the driver tells us about the most beautiful places in the city.
When we speak clearly, the trip is very comfortable and easy.
Taxi drivers are kind and help people everywhere.
Therefore today we learn simple sentences that open the doors of communication for us.
Today we learn six useful phrases for taking a taxi.
The first phrase is: I want a taxi, please.
And the second phrase is: To the city center, please.
And the third is: Is this the fastest route?
And the fourth is: Turn right, please.
And the fifth is: Stop here, please.
And the sixth is: How much is the fare, please?
These six phrases make every visitor speak with confidence.
I am excited to learn them! You have a story about that, don't you?
Yes, I have a short story about our friend Tariq.
Tariq took the taxi in the morning, isn't that so?
Yes, he went to the library to meet his study colleagues.
Great! We listen together to this story in the next section.
Tariq was standing in the street on Sunday morning, with his book bag.
He wanted to go to the library to read and study with his friends.
The weather was sunny and the atmosphere was pleasant that morning.
A yellow taxi stopped right beside the sidewalk.
Tariq opened the door gently, and sat in the back seat.
Tariq said: To the city center, please.
The driver said kindly: Welcome, I know the way well.
The car moved along a wide and beautiful street.
Tariq was looking at the streets and beautiful houses from the window.
He felt comfortable because the car was very clean and comfortable.
After a few minutes, Tariq asked: Is this the fastest route?
The driver replied: Yes, this street has no traffic today.
Tariq was comfortable in the seat with his bag.
Tariq looked ahead and saw the nearby road intersection.
At the nearby intersection, Tariq said: Turn right, please.
The driver turned right toward the quiet library street.
He arrived in front of the library and said: Stop here, please.
The car stopped quietly right in front of the library door.
He took out his wallet and said: How much is the fare, please?
The driver said: The fare is on the meter, and Tariq stepped out happily.
Tariq paid according to the meter and entered the library to read books.
He found his friends inside and sat with them to study.
That was a successful and enjoyable trip thanks to these phrases!
And now we open the door to explain each phrase clearly.
I am excited! We move now to explaining the key phrases.
The phrase "I want a taxi, please" we say in the street.
We say this phrase when we request a taxi politely.
The word "please" gives our speech great kindness and politeness.
A simple example: I am standing in the street and I want a taxi, please.
The phrase "To the city center, please" specifies the place.
We use this sentence to specify our requested destination to the driver.
The city center is the main place for shops and offices.
We say to the driver: I want to go to the city center, please.
We can also change the place according to need.
Such as: To the airport or to the hotel, please.
The question "Is this the fastest route?" we ask about time.
We ask with this sentence to know the best route without delay.
Example: I have an appointment, is this the fastest route?
The driver always knows the quiet streets and helps us.
The phrase "Turn right, please" gives a clear direction.
We use it when we want the driver to turn to the right.
Example: At this intersection, turn right, please.
This is a precise direction that the driver hears clearly.
The phrase "Stop here, please" we say upon arrival.
We say it when we arrive in front of the place we want.
Example: In front of the library door, stop here, please.
The driver then stops safely on the side of the road.
The question "How much is the fare, please?" we ask when paying money.
We ask this question to know the required amount before getting out.
Example: We arrived now, how much is the fare, please?
In many cities, the fare is on the meter.
Paying money politely leaves a good impression with the driver.
And the word "thank you" at the end completes this kindness.
These six phrases are enough for every daily taxi trip!
I suggest that we practice a roleplay dialogue to use all the phrases.
A great idea! We start the practice section together now.
I stand on the sidewalk, and you are the taxi driver, Karim!
I am ready! Here I stop with my car in front of you kindly.
Hello, I want a taxi, please!
Welcome! Please get in, where are you going?
To the city center, please.
Good, we move now along this main street.
I have an important appointment, is this the fastest route?
Yes, this route is direct and traffic on it is light.
I see the library ahead: turn right, please.
Certainly! We turn right at the intersection and approach the door.
We arrived at the place: stop here, please.
I stopped right in front of the library entrance.
Thank you very much! How much is the fare, please?
The fare is on the meter in front of you, Layla!
Here is the amount, and thank you for this fast trip.
You are welcome! You are a wonderful passenger, and our dialogue was very fun.
Hahaha, that was a wonderful experience, Karim!
Every learner can use these sentences with ease.
That's right! And now we test our knowledge in the short challenge.
I am ready for the quiz! We move to the six questions section.
Question one: You stand in the street and request a car, what do you say?
I say politely: I want a taxi, please!
Excellent, Karim! That is a clear and polite request.
Question two: You got in the car and want the center, what do you say?
I say to him: To the city center, please!
Correct! That way the driver knows your destination precisely.
Question three: You want to know the best route for time, what do you ask?
I ask him: Is this the fastest route?
A wonderful answer! A useful question for saving time on the way.
Question four: You want him to head to the right, what do you say?
I say clearly: Turn right, please!
Well done! That is a precise and easy direction for the driver.
Question five: You arrived in front of the place and want to get out, what do you say?
I say to him: Stop here, please!
Great! A daily sentence that every driver understands.
Question six: You want to know the required amount, what do you ask?
I ask calmly: How much is the fare, please?
Correct answer! You got a full six points, Karim!
Yay! I am very happy with this excellent result!
You are a champion! And now we do a comprehensive review of all the phrases.
Yes, review solidifies words in the mind wonderfully.
We now arrive at the quick and useful recap section.
We repeat the six phrases together in their clear order.
First: I want a taxi, please.
Second: To the city center, please.
Third: Is this the fastest route?
Fourth: Turn right, please.
Fifth: Stop here, please.
Sixth: How much is the fare, please?
And now comes your turn in the fun speaking challenge!
Your turn today: You are standing in the street and want a car.
Speak aloud and say with us: I want a taxi, please!
Excellent! You said it in a very wonderful and clear way.
Repeat this sentence every day to speak with confidence.
Write to us in the comments about your experience with taxis.
We read all your comments and are very glad with them.
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Thank you for watching, and see you in the next episode!
Goodbye friends, farewell!

Key phrases

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أُرِيدُ سَيَّارَةَ أُجْرَةٍ مِنْ فَضْلِكI want a taxi, please.
أَنَا أَقِفُ فِي الشَّارِعِ وَأُرِيدُ سَيَّارَةَ أُجْرَةٍ مِنْ فَضْلِك.I am standing in the street and I want a taxi, please.
إِلَى وَسَطِ الْمَدِينَةِ مِنْ فَضْلِكTo the city center, please.
أُرِيدُ الذَّهَابَ إِلَى وَسَطِ الْمَدِينَةِ مِنْ فَضْلِك.I want to go to the city center, please.
هَلْ هَذَا هُوَ الطَّرِيقُ الْأَسْرَع؟Is this the fastest route?
عِنْدِي مَوْعِد، هَلْ هَذَا هُوَ الطَّرِيقُ الْأَسْرَع؟I have an appointment, is this the fastest route?
اِنْعَطِفْ يَمِينًا مِنْ فَضْلِكTurn right, please.
عِنْدَ هَذَا الْمُفْتَرَق، اِنْعَطِفْ يَمِينًا مِنْ فَضْلِك.At this intersection, turn right, please.
قِفْ هُنَا مِنْ فَضْلِكStop here, please.
أَمَامَ بَابِ الْمَكْتَبَة، قِفْ هُنَا مِنْ فَضْلِك.In front of the library door, stop here, please.
كَمِ الْأُجْرَةُ مِنْ فَضْلِك؟How much is the fare, please?
وَصَلْنَا الْآن، كَمِ الْأُجْرَةُ مِنْ فَضْلِك؟We arrived now, how much is the fare, please?

دورك

Your turn
قلها بصوت عالٍ
Today's small task

أَنْتَ فِي الشَّارِع: تَكَلَّمْ وَقُلْ "أُرِيدُ سَيَّارَةَ أُجْرَةٍ مِنْ فَضْلِك" الْآن!You are in the street: speak now and say "I want a taxi, please"!

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