Learn Darija in 7 days

The 7 days

1. Day 1Greetings8 phrases + a quiz
   • salamu 'alaykum Hello (peace be upon you)
   • wa 'alaykum s-salam Reply: and upon you peace
   • salam Hi
2. Day 2Polite words8 phrases + a conversation + a quiz
   • 'afak Please (m)
   • 'afaki Please (f)
   • shukran Thank you
3. Day 3Shopping and numbers7 phrases + a conversation + a quiz
   • bshhal hada? How much is this?
   • ghali bezzaf Too expensive
   • nqes shwiya 'afak Can you lower the price?
4. Day 4Directions8 phrases + a conversation + a quiz
   • fin kayn ...? Where is ...?
   • fin kayna t-twalit? Where is the toilet?
   • wash b'id? Is it far?
5. Day 5Food8 phrases + a conversation + a quiz
   • tabla l-juj 'afak A table for two, please
   • l-menu 'afak The menu, please
   • bghit ... I would like ...
6. Day 6Help and health8 phrases + a conversation + a quiz
   • 'tqni! Help!
   • 'iyyet / 'iyyti l-l-bulis! Call the police! (m / f)
   • khassni tbib I need a doctor
7. Day 7Small talk8 phrases + a conversation + a quiz
   • shnu smitek? What's your name?
   • smiti ... My name is ...
   • metsharfin Nice to meet you

Start with day 1

How each day works

• A short set of phrases in Latin letters, in Arabic script and with an easy “say it” guide.
• One pattern in plain English that makes the phrases easier to remember.
• A real conversation from the phrasebook (six days out of seven).
• A quick quiz: read the English, say the Darija, tap to check. No sign-up, nothing to install.