The post office 👍
📷 Picture to show 🏷️ Word ✏️ Meaning
A small piece of paper you put
Stamp on a letter or parcel to pay for
delivery.
Envelope A paper container used to send
a letter.
Parcel A package sent by post, often in
a box.
Counter The place in a shop or post
office where staff serve
customers.
Postman A person who delivers letters
and parcels.
Customs A form describing what is inside
Declaration a parcel and its value.
Form
Padded A thick envelope with soft lining
Envelope for protecting items.
Express Mail A fast delivery service that
costs more.
Standard Normal delivery that takes more
Delivery time but costs less.
Supplies Things you can buy at a post
office, like boxes, pens, or tape.
👨💼 Post Office Clerk:
Good morning. Can I help you?
👨🎓 Brahim:
Yes, please. I want to send a parcel.
👨💼 Clerk:
Okay. Do you have a box or a padded envelope?
👨🎓 Brahim:
No, I need a padded envelope.
👨💼 Clerk:
Here you go. It costs 2 dollars.
Do you want express mail or standard delivery?
👨🎓 Brahim:
Standard delivery, please. How long does it take?
👨💼 Clerk:
About 5 to 7 days.
👨🎓 Brahim:
Okay. I want to send this to France.
👨💼 Clerk:
Great. Please fill out this customs declaration form.
👨🎓 Brahim:
What is that?
👨💼 Clerk:
It says what is inside your parcel and how much it costs.
👨🎓 Brahim:
Ah, okay. I understand. Do I need a stamp?
👨💼 Clerk:
Yes. After you fill the form, I will give you a stamp.
👨🎓 Brahim:
Thank you. Do you sell other supplies?
👨💼 Clerk:
Yes, we have pens, boxes, and tape at the counter.
👨🎓 Brahim:
Okay. And when does the postman take the parcel?
👨💼 Clerk:
At 4 o’clock today.
👨🎓 Brahim:
Great! Thank you very much.
👨💼 Clerk:
You’re welcome!
📦 Post Office Daily Vocabulary (with Arabic)
English Phrase Arabic Translation
Postcard بطاقة بريدية
Package / Parcel طرد
Registered mail بريد مسجل
Priority mail بريد مستعجل
Air mail بريد جوي
Surface mail بري/ بريد بحري
I want to send this أريد أن أرسل هذا
How much does it cost? كم يكلف؟
I need a stamp أحتاج إلى طابع بريدي
Where do I write the address? أين أكتب العنوان؟
I want to buy an envelope أريد شراء ظرف
I want to send a package to (France) )أريد أن أرسل طر ًدا إلى (فرنسا
Can I send this by air mail? هل يمكنني إرسال هذا بالبريد الجوي؟
I need a pen أحتاج إلى قلم
Do you sell envelopes? هل تبيعون ظرو ًفا؟
Is it heavy? هل هو ثقيل؟
Do I need to write my name? هل يجب أن أكتب اسمي؟
How long does it take? كم من الوقت يستغرق؟
Do you have change? هل لديك فكة؟
Where is the mailbox? أين صندوق البريد؟
Can I send money? هل يمكنني إرسال نقود؟
Please write your address here من فضلك اكتب عنوانك هنا
Here is your receipt هذه وصلتك،تفضل
I lost my package لقد فقدت طردي
I didn’t receive the letter لم أستلم الرسالة
WH-Questions for Post Office (with Arabic)
WH-Word Use / Meaning Example Question Arabic
Translation
What Ask about a thing What do you want to send? ماذا تريد أن ترسل؟
Where Ask about a place Where is the post office? أين مكتب البريد؟
When Ask about time When will it arrive? متى سيصل؟
Who Ask about a person Who sends the mail? من يرسل البريد؟
Why Ask for a reason Why do you need a لماذا تحتاج إلى طابع؟
stamp?
How Ask about a method or way How do I send this كيف أرسل هذا الطرد؟
package?
How Ask about price or amount How much is the stamp? كم ثمن الطابع؟
much
Which Ask to choose from a small Which envelope do you أي ظرف تريد؟
set want?
Whose Ask about possession Whose letter is this? لمن هذه الرسالة؟
Practice Examples:
1. Which
● Which box is bigger?
● Which stamp do I need?
()أي طابع أحتاج؟
2. Whose
● Whose parcel is this?
()لمن هذا الطرد؟
● Whose pen is this?
()لمن هذا القلم؟
Describe what you see?
