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Arabic for beginners, a guide to modern standard Arabic, Sarah Risha

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Arabic for beginners, a guide to modern standard Arabic, Sarah Risha

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Arabic for beginners

Oclc number

1276798710

Responsibility statement

Sarah Risha

Sub title

a guide to modern standard Arabic

Summary

"A complete beginning language course for Modern Standard Arabic! This is an ideal introductory textbook-quickly teaching you everything you need to get started learning this beautiful and popular language. Spoken by over 400 million people, Arabic is the world's 5th most spoken language. Each of the 20 lessons in this book includes: A real-life, practical dialogue that increases your proficiency and ability to communicate Free online audio recordings by native speakers that allow you accurately pronounce all the Arabic words and sentences provided A list of common Arabic words and phrases along with sentence patterns and grammar notes Extensive drills and exercises to reinforce the lessons and help you progress Interesting information on culture, geography, customs, pastimes and everyday life "Reflections" that allow you to record what you have learned, helping you track your progress Arabic for Beginners teaches you how to read and write the Arabic script, and comes with a set of free downloadable flash cards to help you memorize the alphabet and basic vocabulary. A glossary at the back allows you to look up the equivalents for common Arabic and English words. With the book, students learn Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), which is understood by all native Arabic speakers. Though spoken dialects vary widely by region, MSA is taught at schools throughout all Arab countries and is the prominent language of TV, print media, advertisements, signs and more. Whether you are working in an Arabic-speaking country or wish to learn more about the richness of this ancient language, Arabic for Beginners is the perfect place to start!"--Publisher's description

Table Of Contents

The Arabic language, alphabet and writing system -- Arabic culture -- The classroom -- Arab hospitality -- Tea and Arabic coffe -- Social life and visits -- Arabic calligraphy -- The Arab family -- Family relations and children -- Arabic dress -- Who is an Arab? -- Relations between the sexes -- The effect of Islam on Arab culture -- Sports in the Arab world -- Arab women -- Marriage in the Arab world -- Arabic proverbs -- The term "Middle East" -- Holidays and celebrations -- Review -- Answer key -- English-Arabic dictionary -- Arabic-English dictionary

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Guide to modern standard Arabic

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