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Start reading and speaking Arabic
Arabic For Dummies helps readers start speaking Modern Standard Arabic in no time. Whether you're a student, traveler, or work in business or government, you'll find this title to be packed with practical lessons, cultural facts, and handy references.
Inside, you'll find guidance on basic grammar, as well as the necessary vocabulary to make introductions and greetings, use proper etiquette, make small talk, make transportation arrangements, order food and beverages, ask directions, deal with money, shop, access recreation, and handle an emergency.
* Features new and revised content
* Offers a revamped, user-friendly design to both pedagogy and organization
* Includes expanded coverage of grammar, verb conjugations, and pronunciations
* Get free access to conversational audio tracks online
If you want to start speaking Arabic, this go-to book is packed with practical instruction, cultural facts, and handy references you won't want to be without!
List of contents
Introduction1
Part 1: Getting Started with Arabic 5
Chapter 1: The Arabic You Already Know 7
Chapter 2: Taking a Closer Look at the Arabic Alphabet15
Chapter 3: Tackling Basic Arabic Grammar27
Chapter 4: Getting Started with Basic Expressions 59
Chapter 5: Getting Your Numbers, Dates, and Measurements Straight 73
Chapter 6: At the Office and Around the House 81
Part 2: Arabic in Action97
Chapter 7: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk 99
Chapter 8: Asking Directions and Finding Your Way 111
Chapter 9: Taking Care of Business and Telecommunicating 123
Chapter 10: This Is Delicious! Eating In and Dining Out 137
Chapter 11: Going Shopping 157
Chapter 12: Hitting the Town 179
Chapter 13: Enjoying Yourself: Recreation, Music, and the Outdoors 201
Part 3: Arabic on the Go 215
Chapter 14: Planning a Trip 217
Chapter 15: Dealing with Money in a Foreign Land 235
Chapter 16: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles 251
Chapter 17: Finding a Place to Stay 273
Chapter 18: Handling Emergencies 295
Part 4: The Part of Tens 307
Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Pick Up Arabic Quickly 309
Chapter 20: Ten Favorite Arabic Expressions 315
Chapter 21: Ten Great Arabic Proverbs 321
Part 5: Appendixes 325
Appendix A: Mini-Dictionaries 327
Appendix B: Verb Tables 341
Appendix C: Answer Key 355
Index 361
About the author
Amine Bouchentouf is a native Arabic speaker from Morocco. He helped launch a year-round Arabic department at Middlebury College in Vermont, expanding upon the pre-existing, well-regarded Arabic Summer Program. He also designs, structures, and teaches beginner, intermediate, and advanced courses through the ABC Language Exchange Program in New York.
Summary
Start reading and speaking Arabic
Arabic For Dummies helps readers start speaking Modern Standard Arabic in no time. Whether you're a student, traveler, or work in business or government, you'll find this title to be packed with practical lessons, cultural facts, and handy references.
Inside, you'll find guidance on basic grammar, as well as the necessary vocabulary to make introductions and greetings, use proper etiquette, make small talk, make transportation arrangements, order food and beverages, ask directions, deal with money, shop, access recreation, and handle an emergency.
* Features new and revised content
* Offers a revamped, user-friendly design to both pedagogy and organization
* Includes expanded coverage of grammar, verb conjugations, and pronunciations
* Get free access to conversational audio tracks online
If you want to start speaking Arabic, this go-to book is packed with practical instruction, cultural facts, and handy references you won't want to be without!
