Frances Altorfer

J. R. Smart

The Arabic taught in this course is the standard written language of more than 150 million inhabitants of the Arab states, ranging from Morocco in the west to Iraq in the east. The language in this course is based on the kind of material seen in Arabic newspapers and magazines or heard on radio and television news broadcasts. dialect Arabic has supplanted Standard Arabic for spoken communication, but all these dialects derive from the parent root. If you have a grounding in Standard Arabic it should be easier to learn the modern local dialects which are based on it. is an English transliteration (English letters) to help you with reading and pronunciation. The 18 thematically written units are carefully graded and present new language via dialogues, which are also recored. These are followed by questions and exercises to help you check your progress. The new vocabulary is given in both Arabic script and in transliteration. cultural tips which highlight some fo the social and cultural aspects of life in the Arab world and which you should find useful on any trip. summary of the main structures of the Arabic language, a set of verb tables and reference sections of Arabic numerals and plurals. look up words alphabetically and a grammar index to help yo look up specific points.

Arabic

Jack Smart

If you are an absolute beginner or simply looking for a solid foundation to your language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will help get you on your way to speaking, reading and understanding Arabic in no time. Through culture notes, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will pick up the Arabic you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from shopping and travelling to food and daily life. Engaging with our interactive Discovery Method, you'll absorb language rules faster, remember what you learn easily, and put your Arabic into use with confidence. Get Started in Arabic has a learner-centered approach that incorporates the following features: Outcomes-based approach - focus your learning with clear goals Learn to learn - tips and skills on how to be a better language learner Discovery method -- figure out rules and patterns for yourself to make the language stick Self-check and test yourself - see and assess your own progress Personalization - use the language in real situations Note that this pack includes a 192-page book and an MP3 CD-Rom.

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Get Started in Beginner's Arabic: Teach Yourself

Mairi Smart

If you are an absolute beginner or simply looking for a solid foundation to your Arabic language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will help get you on your way to speaking, reading and understanding Arabic in no time. Get Started in Beginner's Arabic maps from A1 to A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages. It allows you to start speaking colloquial Gulf Arabic and reading Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). This pack includes a two-colour book and an MP3 CD. You can download the audio files on this disc from your computer to an MP3 player or play the disc in an MP3-compatible CD player. Through culture notes, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will pick up the Arabic you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from shopping and travelling to food and daily life. Engaging with our interactive Discovery Method, you?ll absorb language rules faster, remember what you learn easily, and put your Arabic into use with confidence. Get Started in Beginner's Arabic has a learner-centered approach that incorporates the following features: - Outcomes-based approach - focus your learning with clear goals - Learn to learn - tips and skills on how to be a better language learner - Discovery method - figure out rules and patterns for yourself to make the language stick - Self-check and test yourself - see and assess your own progress - Personalization - use the language in real situations Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

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