Arabic For Dummies - The fast and easy way to learn to speak Modern Standard Arabic (2nd Ed)

Arabic For Dummies - The fast and easy way to learn to speak Modern Standard Arabic (2nd Ed)



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Arabic For Dummies (2nd Ed)
by Amine Bouchentouf
English | For Dummies | February 2013 | ISBN-10: 111845510X | True PDF | 384 pages | 48.2 MB

The fast and easy way to learn to speak Modern Standard Arabic
Regarded as one of the most difficult languages to learn for native English speakers, Arabic is gaining global prominence and importance. Recent world events have brought more and more English speakers into contact with Arabic-speaking populations, and governments and businesses are increasingly aware of the importance of basic Arabic language skills. Arabic For Dummies presents the language in the classic For Dummies style. Taking a straightforward and practical approach to this complex language, it's packed with practice dialogues and communication tips that will have you talking the talk in no time.
- The Arabic alphabet, pronunciation, basic grammar, and the rules of transliteration

- How to make small talk and make yourself understood when dining, shopping, or traveling around town
- How to communicate on the phone and in business conversations
- Handy words and phrases for dealing with money, directions, hotels, transportation, and emergencies
- Arabic culture and etiquette, including ten things you should never do in Arabic countries
- Recognizing Arabic symbols and characters
- The book also includes an Arabic-English dictionary, verb tables, and an audio CD with dialogues from the book to help you perfect your pronunciation

Learn to:
- Make sense of the Arabic alphabet, pronunciation, and grammar
- Understand and be understood when dining, shopping, and hanging out with your friends and family
- Communicate on the phone and in business conversations

Taking a straightforward and practical approach to this complex language, Arabic For Dummies, Second Edition is packed with practice dialogues and communication tips that will have you talking the talk in no time. Written by a native Arabic speaker, Arabic For Dummies, Second Edition is just what you need to start making yourself understood in Arabic.




Open the book and find:
- The scoop on the Arabic alphabet
- Tips for tackling basic Arabic grammar
- Basic forms of greetings, words, and phrases
- How to make small talk and ask for basic info
- Guidance on planning a trip, finding a place to stay, and getting around
- How to tell time
- Ten ways to pick up Arabic quickly
- Tips for handling emergencies

Written by a native Arabic speaker who helped start a year-round Arabic department at Middlebury College, Arabic For Dummies is just what you need to start making yourself understood in Arabic.
CD-ROM and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.
Bonus CD Includes Real-life conversations and practice opportunities See the appendix for details and complete system requirements.

About the Author
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.

Contents at a Glance
Introduction....... 1
Part 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 Telecommunicating............183
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 Automobiles..........245
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

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