A2 Arabic Stories
Move into longer Arabic reading practice with more detail, dialogue, and familiar real-life situations.
The bus I missed because of a bag of olives
A young girl named Laila misses her bus because she takes extra care to pick the perfect olives in memory of her late grandfather.
The Ghoul Guarding the Mountain Spring
A young girl named Laila climbs a mountain to reach a protected spring to find medicine for her sick mother.
The Kibbeh That Separated the Two Sisters
A heartwarming story about two sisters who rediscover their bond through their grandmother's special recipe.
Why did Tariq ibn Ziyad burn the ships?
The story follows Tariq ibn Ziyad's bold choice to destroy his own ships to ensure his army remained committed to the battle in Andalusia.
The Melody Rejected by Damascus Radio
A story about a musician named Sami who faces rejection for his unique musical composition but eventually achieves recognition.
The Suitcase I Swapped by Mistake at the Airport
A story about a young woman who accidentally takes the wrong suitcase at the airport and works to retrieve her sister's wedding dress.
السعلاة التي تخدع المسافرين ليلاً
A young man named Yusuf encounters a mythical creature while traveling through the desert at night and must rely on his grandfather's wisdom to survive.
The Ball That Was Not Intentionally Put Into The Goal
A story about a football player who chooses friendship and fair play over winning a game.
لماذا لم تحضر أختي حفل زفافي؟
A story about a bride who discovers the emotional reason behind her sister's absence at her wedding and how they reconcile.
The Goal Scored After the Whistle
A young boy promises his sick grandfather he will score a goal, leading to a dramatic moment on the soccer field.
Why does the cat return to the same balcony?
A story about a cat that visits the same balcony every day at the same time, searching for a long-lost friend.
The Golden Ball Refused by the Player
A young football player wins an award but decides to be honest about a mistake he made during the match.
The Road That Disappeared in Wadi Rum
A young tour guide in Wadi Rum relies on her father's wisdom to lead tourists to safety during a sandstorm.
The Hotel Built Over a Roman Bath
A story about a hotel owner who discovers an ancient Roman bath beneath her building.
The Mistake That Cost the Pearl Merchant His Fortune
The story follows the mistake of a famous pearl merchant in Manama who lost his entire fortune after making a hasty decision to buy a fake pearl.
The Player Who Refused to Leave the Field
A young football player named Nour refuses to leave the field despite an injury to honor her grandmother.
العاصفة التي حاصرت الصيادين في جزر فرسان
A young fisherman and his father face a dangerous storm while catching fish for a family wedding.
Why does Grandpa's watch disappear every Friday?
A young girl named Sarah discovers the touching secret behind why her grandfather disappears every Friday with his old clock.
The Apology Ten Years Late
A touching story about two childhood friends who reconcile after ten years of misunderstanding.
The Phone That Rang During the Interview
A story about a young woman whose priorities and honesty during a job interview lead to an unexpected outcome.
The Recipe That Disappeared With the Chef's Passing
A story about a girl named Laila who discovers that the secret ingredient for her late grandfather's famous fish recipe was not in his notebook, but in her own heart.
Why is the light of Khan el-Khalili turned off during the call to prayer?
A young woman named Laila visits the historic Khan el-Khalili market and discovers a meaningful tradition observed during the call to prayer.
Why doesn't my neighbor return my greeting?
A man discovers the hidden reason behind his elderly neighbor's cold behavior after he fails to return his greetings.
The Map That Misled Napoleon's Army in Egypt
A story about a young man in Egypt who chooses to help a group of soldiers avoid a dangerous mistake despite their past actions.
الصديقان اللذان لم يتصافحا في العيد
This is a story about two childhood friends who experience a misunderstanding involving money and trust, which is eventually resolved on the day of Eid.
نداهة النيل: من يسمع صوتها لا يعود
A young fisherman works to protect his sister from a mysterious and dangerous voice calling from the Nile River.
The train I missed in Alexandria
A young man travels to Alexandria to find a family keepsake for his grandmother and learns that some things are more precious than time.
The Painting Changed by an Unknown Hand
A young artist, Sarah, participates in a competition and discovers a mysterious change in her painting that leads to an unexpected realization.