Rebecca’s neighbor Omar is from Egypt. This conversation is between Rebecca (R), Sophia (S) and Omar (O). They talk about their different languages. Practice it with a partner or in a small group. Take turns being Rebecca.
O: Hi Sophia!
S: Hi Omar! Hi Rebecca!
O: If we were in Egypt now, I would say 'marhaba'. It is the Arabic word for 'hi'.
S: Oh! Do people in Egypt speak Arabic?
O: Yes they do! Rebecca, what was your country again?
R: The Netherlands. If we were in The Netherlands, I would say 'hoi'. It means 'hi'.
O: Hoi Rebecca. Hoi Sophia.
S: My family is from Cuba. If we were in Cuba I’d say 'hola'. It is the Spanish word for 'hi'.
O: So people in Cuba speak Spanish?
S: Si. That means 'yes'.
R: Hola Sophia. Marhaba Omar. I like this!
S: Me too! It's fun to learn different languages.
R: Let’s learn some more words!
