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The fast and easy way to learn to speak Modern Standard Arabic
Regarded as one of the most difficult languages to learn fornative English speakers, Arabic is gaining global prominence andimportance. Recent world events have brought more and more Englishspeakers into contact with Arabic-speaking populations, andgovernments and businesses are increasingly aware of the importanceof basic Arabic language skills.
Arabic For Dummies presents the language in the classic For Dummies style. Taking a straightforward and practical approachto this complex language, it’s packed with practice dialogues andcommunication tips that will have you talking the talk in notime.
* The Arabic alphabet, pronunciation, basic grammar, and therules of transliteration
* The history of the language and information on classical Arabicand its dialects–focusing on Modern Standard Arabic
* How to make small talk and make yourself understood whendining, shopping, or traveling around town
* How to communicate on the phone and in businessconversations
* Handy words and phrases for dealing with money, directions, hotels, transportation, and emergencies
* Arabic culture and etiquette, including ten things you shouldnever do in Arabic countries
* Recognizing Arabic symbols and characters
* The book also includes an Arabic-English dictionary, verbtables, and an audio CD with dialogues from the book to help youperfect your pronunciation
Written by a native Arabic speaker who helped start a year-round Arabic department at Middlebury College, Arabic For Dummiesis just what you need to start making yourself understood in Arabic.
CD-ROM and other supplementary materials are not included aspart of the e-book file, but are available for download afterpurchase.
Regarded as one of the most difficult languages to learn fornative English speakers, Arabic is gaining global prominence andimportance. Recent world events have brought more and more Englishspeakers into contact with Arabic-speaking populations, andgovernments and businesses are increasingly aware of the importanceof basic Arabic language skills.
Arabic For Dummies presents the language in the classic For Dummies style. Taking a straightforward and practical approachto this complex language, it’s packed with practice dialogues andcommunication tips that will have you talking the talk in notime.
* The Arabic alphabet, pronunciation, basic grammar, and therules of transliteration
* The history of the language and information on classical Arabicand its dialects–focusing on Modern Standard Arabic
* How to make small talk and make yourself understood whendining, shopping, or traveling around town
* How to communicate on the phone and in businessconversations
* Handy words and phrases for dealing with money, directions, hotels, transportation, and emergencies
* Arabic culture and etiquette, including ten things you shouldnever do in Arabic countries
* Recognizing Arabic symbols and characters
* The book also includes an Arabic-English dictionary, verbtables, and an audio CD with dialogues from the book to help youperfect your pronunciation
Written by a native Arabic speaker who helped start a year-round Arabic department at Middlebury College, Arabic For Dummiesis just what you need to start making yourself understood in Arabic.
CD-ROM and other supplementary materials are not included aspart of the e-book file, but are available for download afterpurchase.
€17.99
Cuprins
Introduction 1Part I: Getting Started 7
Chapter 1: The Arabic You Already Know 9
Chapter 2: Taking a Closer Look at the Arabic Alphabet 19
Chapter 3: Tackling Basic Arabic Grammar 31
Chapter 4: Getting Started with Basic Expressions 59
Chapter 5: Getting Your Numbers, Dates, and Measurements Straight 71
Chapter 6: At the Office and Around the House 79
Part II: Arabic in Action 95
Chapter 7: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk 97
Chapter 8: Asking Directions and Finding Your Way 109
Chapter 9: This Is Delicious! Eating In and Dining Out 121
Chapter 10: Going Shopping 141
Chapter 11: Hitting the Town 161
Chapter 12: Taking Care of Business and Telecommunicating183
Chapter 13: Enjoying Yourself: Recreation, Music, and the Outdoors 197
Part III: Arabic on the Go 209
Chapter 14: Planning a Trip 211
Chapter 15: Dealing with Money in a Foreign Land 229
Chapter 16: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles245
Chapter 17: Finding a Place to Stay 267
Chapter 18: Handling Emergencies 289
Part IV: The Part of Tens 299
Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Pick Up Arabic Quickly 301
Chapter 20: Ten Favorite Arabic Expressions 305
Chapter 21: Ten Great Arabic Proverbs 311
Part V: Appendixes 315
Appendix A: Minidictionaries 317
Appendix B: Verb Tables 331
Appendix C: Answer Key 343
Appendix D: On the CD 349
Index 351
Despre autor
Amine Bouchentouf, a native Arabic speaker from Morocco, graduated from Middlebury College where he offered a seminar on the Arabic language. He has also taught Arabic at the ABC Language Exchange and the Council on Foreign Relations in New York. He runs the website www. AL-BAAB.com.
Limba Engleză ● Format PDF ● Pagini 384 ● ISBN 9781118502563 ● Mărime fișier 12.9 MB ● Editura John Wiley & Sons ● Publicat 2013 ● Ediție 2 ● Descărcabil 24 luni ● Valută EUR ● ID 2613536 ● Protecție împotriva copiilor Adobe DRM
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