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‫13 [ثلاثة عشر]‬ ‫الأنشطة والأعمال‬

13 [thlathat eashr] al'anshitat wal'aemala

What does Martha do?	‫ماذا تعمل مارتا؟‬; madha taemal marta?
She works at an office.?	‫هي تشتغل في المكتب؟.‬; hi tashtaghil fi almaktb?.
She works on the computer.	‫إنها تشتغل على الحاسوب.‬; 'iinaha tashtaghil ealaa alhasuba.
Where is Martha?	‫أين مارتا؟‬; ayn marta?
At the cinema.	‫فى السينما.‬; faa alsaynama.
She is watching a film.	‫إنها تشاهد فيلمًا.‬; 'iinaha tushahid fylmana.
What does Peter do?	‫ماذا يعمل بيتر؟‬; madha yaemal bytr?
He studies at the university.	‫إنه يدرس في الجامعة.‬; 'iinah yadrus fi aljamieat.
He studies languages.	‫هو يدرس لغات.‬; hw yadrus lighata.
Where is Peter?	‫أين بيتر؟‬; ayn bytr?
At the café.	‫فى المقهى.‬; faa almaqhaa.
He is drinking coffee.	‫إنه يشرب قهوة.‬; 'iinah yashrab qahwatan.
Where do they like to go?	‫إلى أين تودون الذهاب؟‬; 'iilaa 'ayn tuaduwn aldhhab?
To a concert.	‫إلى الحفلة الموسيقية.‬; 'iilaa alhaflat almusiqiat.
They like to listen to music.	‫هم يحبون سماع الموسيقى.‬; hm yuhibuwn samae almusiqaa.
Where do they not like to go?	‫إلى أين لا يرغبون الذهاب؟‬; 'iilaa 'ayn la yarghabun aldhahab?
To the disco.	‫إلى المرقص.‬; 'iilaa almarqas.
They do not like to dance.	‫هم لا يحبون الرقص.‬; hm la yuhibuwn alraqsa.

Media and language

Our language is also influenced by media. New media play an especially large role here. A whole language has emerged from text messages, email and chatting. This media language is of course different in every country. Certain characteristics, however, are found in all media languages. Above all, speed is important for us users. Although we write, we want to generate a live communication. Meaning, we want to exchange information as quickly as possible. So we simulate a real conversation. In this way, our language has developed a verbal character. Words or sentences are often shortened. Grammar and punctuation rules are generally ignored. Our spelling is looser, and prepositions are often missing completely. Feelings are only seldom expressed in media language. Here we prefer to use so-called emoticons. These are symbols that are meant to indicate what we're feeling at the moment. There are also distinct codes for texting and a slang for chat communication. Media language is therefore a very reduced language. But it is used by all (users) in a similar way. Studies show that education or intellect doesn't make a difference. Young people especially like using media language. That's why critics believe that our language is in danger. Science sees the phenomenon less pessimistically. Because children can differentiate when and how they should write. Experts believe that the new media language even has advantages. Because it can promote children's language skills and creativity. And: More is being written today – not letters, but emails! We're happy about this!