Reading Practice and Next Steps

Congratulations on reaching the final lesson! You have learned all 28 Arabic letters, the diacritic system, and how letters connect. This lesson provides extensive reading practice with real-world Arabic text and outlines your next steps for continuing to learn Arabic.

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Reading Arabic Signs

Arabic signs are everywhere in the Arab world. Here are common signs you might encounter:

Arabic	Transliteration	Meaning	Where You See It
مَدخَل	madkhal	Entrance	Buildings, car parks
مَخرَج	makhraj	Exit	Buildings, motorways
مَمنوع	mamnuuʿ	Forbidden / Prohibited	Public areas
خَطَر	khatar	Danger	Construction sites
مَفتوح	maftuuh	Open	Shops, restaurants
مُغلَق	mughlaq	Closed	Shops, restaurants
رِجال	rijaal	Men	Toilets
نِساء	nisaa'	Women	Toilets
مَوقِف	mawqif	Car park / Stop	Parking areas
صَيدَلِية	saydaliyya	Pharmacy	Medical areas

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Reading Arabic Names

Arabic names have beautiful meanings. Practise reading these common names: