The Girl Who Dressed Like a Boy

This story comes from the Middle East. Generally speaking, women in the Middle East are not seen as equal to men. For example, women cannot get the same jobs as men. Once, there was an ugly girl that no man wanted to marry. Also, she could not get a job. She decided to cut her hair short and put on boy's clothes. She got a job caring for some sheep.

For a long time, no one knew that she was a girl. Then one day, while she was out in the field, she saw a young man lying on the ground. He was badly hurt. She took him to her house and cared for him. For a while, she didn't know who he was. Then she heard that the king's son had been attacked by robbers and was missing. She knew for sure that the young man must be the prince. She got in touch with one of the king's soldiers. The soldier came to take the prince back home. The girl went with them. The king was very glad to meet the "boy" who saved his son. As a reward, the king gave her a horse named Lulizar. It was fast and strong and could also talk!

From time to time, she would go to visit the prince. For the time being, the prince did not know that she was a girl. However, for the first time in her life, the girl fell in love. She got tired of acting like a boy. One day, she told the king that she wanted to get married to his son. When the king found out she was an ugly girl, he wanted to get rid of her! However, he did not want the prince to get involved in his plan. He decided to send the girl on a dangerous journey. He told her, "If you want to marry my son, you must bring back the necklace of the Devil Mother." The king knew that the girl would fail and never come back.

She got on her horse, Lulizar, and rode to the place where the Devil Mother lived. When she got off, Lulizar said, "As soon as you find the necklace, get out! Jump out the window and I will catch you." The girl went quietly inside. She looked around for some time. She found the necklace and jumped out the window onto Lulizar. The Devil Mother saw a boy riding away with her necklace. She pointed her magic finger, and said, "I curse you, boy! From now on, you will be a woman!"

When the girl got back to the king's palace, she had changed into a beautiful woman! When the prince saw her, he immediately fell in love and asked her to marry him. The king had to keep his promise to the girl for getting the necklace. The prince and the woman got married and lived happily ever after.


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🗣 I'm trying + (verb)

'I am trying' informs someone that you are attempting to accomplish something using bodily, mental, or spiritual strength. By adding a verb to 'I'm trying' you are pointing out exactly what it is you are attempting to do.

☃ Here are some examples:

✦ I'm trying to get a job.
أنا احاول الحصول على وظيفة.

✦ I'm trying to call my family.
أنا احاول استدعاء عائلتي.

✦ I'm trying to enjoy my dinner.
أحاول التمتع بالعشاء(وجبة العشاء ).

✦ I'm trying to educate myself.
أحاول تثقيف نفسي.

✦ I'm trying to explain myself.
أحاول شرح نفسي-أوضح فكرتي او ما اريد ان أقوله .

✦ I'm trying new food.
أنا اجرب اكل جديد .

✦ I'm trying to eat healthy.
أحاول ان اكل بشكل صحي.

✦ I'm trying to understand.
أحاول ان اتفهم/افهم.
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🗣 I plan to + (verb)

'Plan to' describes something that you would like to do in the near future.

☃ Here are some examples:

✦ I plan to find a new apartment.
أخطط للعثور على شقة جديدة.
✦ I plan to relax on vacation.
أخطط للاسترخاء في إجازة.
✦ I plan to surprise my parents.
أخطط لمفاجأة والدي.
✦ I plan to wash my car.
أخطط لغسل سيارتي.
✦ I plan to adopt a child.
أخطط لتبني طفل.
✦ I plan to impress my boss.
أخطط اثارة اعجاب مديري.
✦ I plan to watch a movie.
أخطط لمشاهدة فيلم.
✦ I plan to save more money.
أخطط لادخار المزيد من المال.
✦ I plan to read a book.
أخطط لقراءة كتاب.
✦ I plan to learn new things.
أخطط لتعلم أشياء جديدة.
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41╢♽ 6 Phrases for Talking about Future Plans

1. I’m going to…
2. I’m planning to…
3. I hope to…
4. I’d like to…
5. I might… / I may…
6. I’m thinking about…

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42╢♽ ❺ Ways to Make a Suggestion

1. How about… [🔺ex. trying something new]?
2. Why don’t you… [🔺ex. talk to your boss]?
3. Maybe we should… [🔺ex. do more research].
4. I’d recommend… [🔺ex. going to the doctor].
5. Have you thought about… [🔺ex. buying a new computer]?

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43╢♽ ➓ Phrases for Describing Relationships

1. I’m single.
2. I have a boyfriend/girlfriend.
3. We’re engaged. (🔺= going to get married)
4. We’re getting married in June.
5. I'm married.
6. I’ve been married for… [🔺10 years].
7. I’m divorced.
8. I’m widowed. (🔺= my husband/wife has died)
9. I’m not looking for anything serious.
10. I’m not quite over my ex. (🔺= I still have feelings for my ex-boyfriend/girlfriend or ex-husband/wife)

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🗣 I wanna +(Verb )

The word 'wanna' is incorrect grammatically. It is equivalent to 'want to.' When combined with the word 'I' it helps communicate something you want to do.

☃ Here are some examples:

✦ I wanna talk.
اريد ان اتحدث
✦ I wanna search for a job.
اريد ان ابحث عن وظيفة

✦ I wanna order some food.
اريد ان اطلب بعض الطعام
✦ I wanna marry her.
اريد أتزوجها
✦ I wanna listen to that song.
اريد ان استمع الى تلك الاغنية

By adding the word 'don't' you can change the meaning of what you are saying to something you 'want' to do to something you 'do not' want to do.

☃ Here are some examples:

✦ I don't wanna talk.
لا اريد التحدث
✦ I don't wanna search for a job.
لا اريد ان ابحث عن وظيفة.
✦ I don't wanna marry her.
لا اريد ان أتزوجها .
✦ I don't wanna listen to that song.
لا اريد ان استمع الى تلك الاغنية.
✦ I don't wanna order some food.
لا اريد ان اطلب الطعام .

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I want to = I wanna

🗣 I used to + (verb)

'Used to' expresses something that was done in the past, and is not usually done now.

☃ Here are some examples:

كنت معتاداً على تطوير المواقع على الانترنت
✦ I used to develop websites."
كنت اهرول كل يوم
✦ I used to jog every day."
كنت اصبغ /ارسم.
✦ I used to paint.
كنت ادخن .
✦ I used to smoke.
كنت معتادا على العمل من المنزل
✦ I used to work from home."
كنت أعيش في كاليفورنيا
✦ I used to live in California."
كنت اذهب للشاطىء كل يوم
✦ I used to go to the beach every day."
كنت معتادا على الغناء في جوقة
✦ I used to sing in a choir."
كنت معتادا على بدا العمل في تمام السادسة
✦ I used to start work at 6 o'clock."
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🗣 It's no use + (verb-ing)


It's' is a contraction for 'it is.' By stating 'it's no use' you are saying that what you or someone else is doing is not recommended or uncalled for.


☃ Here are some examples:

✦ It's no use crying.
لا فآئـدة مـن البكاء.

✦ It's no use separating them.
لا فآئـدة مـن فصلهم."

✦ It's no use talking to her.
لا فآئـدة مـن التحدث إليها.

✦ It's no use whining about it.
لا فآئـدة مـن الولوله (الأنين) حول هذا الموضوع.

✦ It's no use apologizing.
لا فآئـدة مـن الاعتذار.

✦ It's no use attempting to please him.
لا فآئـدة مـن محاولة إرضائي له.

✦ It's no use arguing about it.
لا فآئـدة مـن الجدال حول هذا الموضوع.

✦ It's no use behaving that way.
لا فآئـدة مـن التصرف بهذه الطريقة.

✦ It's no use cleaning up.
لا فآئـدة مـن التطهير.
✦ It's no use checking on it yet.
لا فآئـدة مـن التحقق منه حتى الآن.

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🗣 I was about to + (verb)


When stating 'I was about to' you are informing someone that you were going to do something at that moment or in a very near future.

☃ Here are some examples:

✦ I was about to go out.
كنت على وشك الخروج.

✦ I was about to go to dinner."
كنت على وشك الذهاب لتناول العشاء.
✦ I was about to go to bed."
كنت على وشك الذهاب إلى السرير.

✦ I was about to go to work."
كنت على وشك الذهاب إلى العمل.

✦ I was about to say the same thing."
كنت على وشك أن أقول نفس الشيء.

✦ I was about to call you.
كنت على وشك الاتصال بك.

✦ I was about to send you an email.
كنت على وشك إرسال رسالة إلكترونية إليك.

✦ I was about to mow my grass.
كنت على وشك قص العشب.

✦ I was about to order us some drinks.
كنت على وشك أن تطلب منا بعض المشروبات.

✦ I was about to watch television.
كنت على وشك مشاهدة التلفزيون.

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🗣 I gotta+(verb)

'I gotta' is grammatically incorrect. It is more of a spoken form.If you want to say this with proper grammar,the equivalent would be,'I have got to' or 'I've got to'. In the spoken form, 'got to' is shortened to 'gotta' and the word 'have' is dropped

☃ Here are some examples;

✦ I gotta manage my money.
يجب علي ان أدير أموالي
✦ I gotta obey the laws
يجب علي ان اطيع القوانين
✦ I gotta move to a bigger house
يجب علي ان انتقل الى بيت اكبر
✦ I gotta impress my boss
يجب علي ان أُبهر مديري
✦ I gotta brush my teeth.
يجب علي ان افرش أسناني

By adding the word 'have' you can change what you are saying to express something that needs to be done in the near future.

☃ Here are some examples
يجب أن أكون في الوقت المحدد للعمل
✦ I've gotta to be on time to work.
يجب أن أحاول بجدية أكبر في المدرسة
✦ I've gotta to try harder at school
يجب أن أخبر زوجتي بأنني سأتأخر
✦ I've gotta tell my wife I'll be late
يجب أن أتعلم المزيد عن القوانين
✦ I've gotta learn more about the laws
لقد قمت بتنظيف منزلي اليوم
✦ I've gotta clean my house today
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🗣 I didn't mean to + (verb)


The word 'didn't' is a contraction of the words 'did not'. When using it in a sentence with the words 'mean to' you are informing someone that you did something you regret or are sorry for. This could have been a physical, mental or verbal action.

☃ Here are some examples:

✦ I did not mean to hurt your feelings.
لم أكن اقصد ان اجرح مشاعرك.

✦ I did not mean to call you so late.
لم أكن اقصد ان لأصل بيك في وقت متاخر جدا.

✦ I did not mean to lie about what happened.
لم أكن اقصد ان اكذب عليك بشأن ما حدث .
✦ I did not mean to embarrass you.
لم أكن اقصد ان احرجك.
✦ I did not mean to stay out so late.
لم أكن اقصد البقاء خارجاً لوقت متاخر جدا.

✦ I did not mean to say those things.
لم أكن اقصد ان اقول هذه الأشياء.

✦ I did not mean to leave you out.
لم اكن اقصد ان اتركك خارجاً.

✦ I did not mean to make you confused.
لم ان اكن اقصد ان أجعلك محتاراً.

✦ I did not mean to cause trouble.
لم اكن اقصد ان أسبب متاعب.
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🗣 I don't have time to + (verb)

The word 'don't' is a contraction of the words 'do not.' When adding 'have time to' you are simply stating that you have other obligations and all other things considered must wait.

☃ Here are some examples:

✦ I don't have time to explain.
ليس لدي وقت لأشرح
✦ I don't have time to eat.
ليس لدي وقت لتناول الطعام
✦ I don't have time to exercise.
ليس لدي الوقت لممارسة الرياضة
✦ I don't have time to watch my favorite TV show.
ليس لدي وقت لمشاهدة برنامجي التلفزيوني المفضل
✦ I don't have time to talk.
ليس لدي وقت للتحدث
You can also use the phrase 'I don't' to express things you do not like, things you do not understand, or things you do not do.

☃ Here are some examples:
✦ I don't eat meat.
أنا لا آكل اللحوم
✦ I don't like the rain.
أنا لا أحب المطر
✦ I don't understand Spanish.
أنا لا أفهم الإسبانية
✦ I don't understand what you are saying.
أنا لا أفهم ما تقوله
✦ I don't like scary movies.
أنا لا أحب الأفلام المرعبة
✦ I don't like sports.
أنا لا أحب الرياضة

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⋄ What on earth do you think you're doing😒?
ماذا تظن نفسك فاعلا ؟

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🎧 #Listen_Closely

⋄ What are you doing walking around at this time of night😳?
ماذا تفعل تتجول في هذا الوقت من الليل؟

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🎧 #Listen_Closely

⋄ This will do nothing for Jamie's confidence.

هذا لن يحسن ثقة جيمي بنفسه.

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🎧 #Listen_Closely

⋄ He could kill you without a second thought🤯.
ممكن أن يقتلك دون ادنى تفكيـر.

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🎧 #Listen_Closely

⋄ This event confirmed my decision to leave 😓 .
ھذا الحدث أكد قراري على الرحیل.

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🎧 #Listen_Closely