Pocket guides for
real expat life
Short, focused Saudi Arabic phrasebooks for the moments that matter most — your first week, the supermarket and the office. Real dialect, ready on your phone. Every line is written three ways: Arabic script, easy English pronunciation, and plain English.
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Arabic · English letters · English
Pick your situation
Each guide is one real-life situation, start to finish.
Your First Week as an Expat
Greetings, getting around and the everyday essentials for landing in the Kingdom.
- 10 real-life sections
- Grammar boxes
- Printable cheat sheet
Survive the Saudi Supermarket
100 phrases to shop like a local — produce, prices, checkout and delivery apps.
- 100 phrases
- 10 scenarios
- 20 pages
Survive the Saudi Workplace
Meetings, HR, feedback and small talk — sound like you belong at work from day one.
- Meetings & HR
- Feedback phrases
- Office small talk
Expat Starter Pack
All three pocket guides in one set — pay for two, the third is free.
- 3 phrasebooks
- 60+ pages
- Instant download
Built to get you speaking
One situation per guide
Everything you need for one real moment, start to finish — no filler.
Three ways to read it
Every phrase in Arabic script, easy English letters and plain English.
Real Saudi dialect
The Arabic people actually speak in Riyadh and across the Kingdom — not textbook Arabic.
Cultural tips
Short notes on the customs behind the words, so you never put a foot wrong.
Printable & phone-friendly
Keep it on your phone or print the cheat sheets for the fridge.
Instant download
Your PDF arrives right after checkout — read it anywhere, yours forever.
What students say
Real feedback from students learning Saudi Arabic since 2020.
“It's a nice introduction to learning Arabic as spoken by Saudis. It's basic but allows you at least hold a conversation with someone who only speaks Arabic.”
“I have actually been watching your SaudiLingo videos for a while, and they have been really helpful throughout my Arabic learning journey. For me, it has always been practical and very dialect focu...”
“Nicely done! The phrases are very useful. The text is clearly enunciated and slowly spoken, so one can hear and understand each word. I found it helpful to be able to read the text in Arabic as ...”
“Very helpful and unique tools for students wanting to develop Saudi dialect”
“I have been taking private lessons with Saudi Lingo for a couple of months now (I also bought the book for beginners). I can confidently say that everything is 110% worth the money. The lessons are...”
Before you buy
Want to see the style first? Get the free 30-phrase guide. Not sure of your level? Take the Free Saudi Arabic placement test.
Do I need any Arabic to start?
No. Every book is built for complete beginners, and every phrase is written in Arabic script, English letters and English.
Do you teach the Arabic alphabet?
Yes. Every phrase in the books is written in Arabic script beside the English letters, so you can learn to read it as you go, and private lessons can start at Pre-A1, a level devoted to the letters and reading.
Is it a PDF or a printed book?
An instant PDF download that reads on your phone, tablet or computer — and you can print it.
Which dialect will I learn?
The everyday Saudi Arabic spoken in Riyadh and central Saudi Arabia — the most widely understood dialect in the country.
Books, pocket guides or the course?
The beginner books are the full structured path; the pocket guides cover one situation each; the A1 video course teaches the same path on video with a certificate.
Can I get a refund?
These are instant digital downloads, so all sales are final. If a download doesn't work, email hello@saudilingo.com and we'll fix it.
Start speaking in your first week
Pick one guide, or get all three and the third is free.