Ever larger numbers of people are starting to learn Arabic, while even more have some contact with the Arab world. Anyone who wishes to learn the language faces a hitherto formidable initial problem: the alphabet. This book proceeds step by step through all the letters of the Arabic alphabet, showing the sounds they stand for and how they are combined into words. Nothing essential is left out, but no unnecessary complications are added. Readers will find that progress is rapid and will be surprised at the relative ease with which they master the first steps in learning this increasingly important world language.The Arabic Alphabet: How to Read and Write It belongs on the desk of every student of the language, in the luggage of every visitor to the Middle East, in the briefcase of all business people with Arab clients, and in the back pocket of all employees of British or American companies working for a time in an Arab country.

The perfect pocket reference for learning Arabic, make sure this helpful tool is packed when you next go on your travels.With over 6,000 fully illustrated terms arranged by theme, getting to grips with the Arabic language has never been easier. Whether you’re traveling for business or leisure, buying food or train tickets, discussing work, or famous sights on the tourist trail, you’ll gain confidence in your new language skills with this bilingual visual dictionary by your side.Photographs and comprehensive indexes combine to make finding the word you need a quick and easy task. The Arabic-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary also features an easy-to-use free audio app (available on the App Store and Google Play) enabling you to hear terms spoken out loud. Learn and retain all the key phrases and words you need to know and perfect your pronunciation.DK’s bilingual visual dictionaries are truly bilingual; every section is written side by side in both languages – right from the contents to the index – meaning that this dictionary is easy to use for native speakers and learners alike. Whether you’re studying a new language in the classroom or practicing on your travels, choose a DK bilingual visual dictionary to be part of your essential kit.

With this guide to Egyptian Arabic you'll know your classical from your colloquial and read from right to left like a pro.Two-way dictionaryGuide to pronunciation and phrase-buildingPracticalities - where to find a doctor, catch a bus or buy a deodorantHow to ask for a cherry-flavoured sheesha

The complete series of innovative new coursebooks in Egyptian colloquial ArabicDrawing on her years of experience as an Arabic instructor and course developer, Samia Louis has used a functional approach to create a bright, innovative set of coursebooks for the study of Egyptian colloquial Arabic—the spoken dialect most frequently studied and most widely understood in the Arab world. Now three new books, for beginner, early advanced, and higher advanced students, have been added to the series. Designed according to the ACTFL guidelines for teaching Arabic as a foreign language, each book of Kallimni ‘Arabi trains students through highly structured lessons in the crucial skills, with particular emphasis on listening and speaking, using real-life situations and expressions. The associated audio files carry recordings of the dialogs and exercises in each chapter, made by Egyptian native speakers.“The books in the [Kallimni ‘Arabi] series altogether present the best Arabic textbooks available . . . miles ahead of most others.”—David Wilmsen, American University of Beirut

Al-Kitaab Part One, Third Edition is the second book in the bestselling Al-Kitaab Arabic Language Program. Part One uses an integrated approach to develop skills in formal and colloquial Arabic, including reading, listening, speaking, writing, and cultural knowledge. This comprehensive program is designed for students in the early stages of learning Arabic. NEW: Audio and video content needed to complete the homework exercises is available to stream online for free on AlKitaabTextbook.com. (DVDs that once featured the audio and video are now obsolete and no longer included in the books.) Homework exercises are printed in the textbooks. Answer Keys are available for purchase. Access to the Smart Sparrow Companion website is available free of charge until 12/31/20. Instructors may request complimentary Teacher's Edition exam or desk copies.

Do you want to perfect your handwriting?Do you need a trustworthy resource to teach your small children to trace the Arabic alphabet?Then this workbook is the perfect companion for your studies.In it, you'll find all the Standard Modern Arabic letters in the isolated, initial, medial and final form variations.Your benefits: Clear large letters make it easy to recognize even the most detailed of the Arabic characters. Detailed stroke order instructions provide you with a strong foundation to build your skills. Dedicated "Trace and Learn" sections are designed to imprint proper stroke technique unto your muscle memory. Font variations are prepared to train your brain to recognize alternative character styles easily. Simple pronunciation guidelines prevent you from feeling overwhelmed while helping you to understand the basic sound of each letter. As a bonus, for each character, you'll find extra 8.5 x 11 inches pages fully dedicated to the handwriting practice of that letter in all 4 different forms, isolated, initial, medial and final, with and without a guiding background light-gray letter. Feel free to photocopy these pages as you wish to extend the lifetime value of your workbook.Special information:As with all Lang Workbooks, this work is a labor of love.Accordingly, if you are a teacher, a student of Arabic, or homeschooling your children, then you can photocopy any part of this workbook for your own, or your students, personal use.Learning to write the Arabic script by heart today!

This bright and amusing book provides a perfect starting point for beginners of all ages. Panoramic pictures of everyday scenes are surrounded by small pictures with their names in Arabic.

Egyptian Colloquial Arabic Vocabulary presents over 4,500 words, phrases, and example sentences organized by topic. Unlike a dictionary, which is meant to be used as a reference, this book is a powerful and effective study tool for increasing your vocabulary for daily communication.All items appear in a three-column layout with Arabic script (with diacritics/tashkeel), phonemic transcription (to aid in accurate pronunciation), and English translation–and often include grammar and usage notes.An alphabetical English-Arabic index helps you locate needed words quickly.★ Bonus: Available on our website, we have free accompanying 🎧 audio tracks to download or stream (to help you develop listening skills and accurate pronunciation), resources for learning about the system of orthography and phonemic transciption used in the book, and (available separately) Anki digital flashcards with audio.

Communicate effectively in Arabic and American English with this comprehensive, bilingual, bidirectional dictionary.With up-to-date coverage of essential current vocabulary, this is a perfect translation tool for teachers, travelers, and language learners of all skill levels. More than 43,000 entry words and phrases and more than 22,000 translations Clear, precise definitions deliver the words you need IPA pronunciations and abundant examples of words used in context guide correct usage Special sections include English Irregular Verbs, English pronunciation symbols, and the Arabic alphabetDeveloped in cooperation with Collins; © HarperCollins Publishers Ltd 2010.

This book presents a comprehensive foundation course for beginning students of written and spoken Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), providing an essential grounding for successful communication with speakers of the many colloquial varieties. This long-established and successful text has been completely revised with the needs of English-speaking learners especially in mind, and will prove invaluable to students and teachers alike. Step-by-step guide to understanding written and spoken texts Develops conversational ability as well as reading and writing skills Arabic-English Glossary containing 2600 entries Fresh texts and dialogues containing up-to-date data on the Middle East and North Africa Includes Arab folklore, customs, proverbs, and short essays on contemporary topics Grammatical terms also given in Arabic enabling students to attend language courses in Arab countries Provides a wide variety of exercises and drills to reinforce grammar points, vocabulary learning and communicative strategies Includes a key to the exercises Accompanying cassettes also available.

EGYPTIAN ARABIC: Easy Stories With English Translations is a fun yet challenging collection of simple, short stories aimed at both young and adult learners of the spoken language of Egypt. Designed with high-beginners to low-intermediate learners in mind, this book will improve your comprehension and build on your vocabulary as you progress through each carefully crafted mini story. One of the issues that many Arabic students of spoken dialects face is that most written material is in Modern Standard Arabic or Classical Arabic (formal dialect).There is very little available for learners who have moved beyond the basics and are looking for literary resources at an appropriate reading level in colloquial, spoken language.So we've carefully crafted a series of 12 short/mini stories that progressively increase in length and difficulty which we're sure you'll enjoy and benefit from.What you'll find in 'Egyptian Arabic - Easy Stories With English Translations':12 mini stories on various focus topics, full of high-frequency vocabulary and expressions pertaining to those topics. Stories gradually rise in length and difficulty. Comprehension exercises at the end of each story (100% in Egyptian Arabic). Key vocabulary lists for each story. Full English translations. Larger font and moderate use of tashkeel (vowel markings) to improve readability for lower-level learners. Dialogues are bolded. Note-taking sections. This book assumes that you:Have already moved beyond the absolute basics of Arabic (High-Beginner -> Low-Intermediate). Already have foundational vocabulary of the most common words. Can already read Arabic script (there is no transliteration in the book). Who this book is not for:Absolute beginners with no previous Arabic knowledge. Advanced learners who may find it too easy. Importantly, these stories have been written purposefully in the everyday, spoken vernacular of Egypt. No standard or formal dialect.As a learner of Arabic, we're confident that you'll enjoy and benefit from our easy story collection.**FULL AUDIO IS NOW AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE**IMPORTANT: Audio is FREE on our website. Contrary to a recent review that erroneously states we require money for the audio, it is freely available. All you need to do is shoot us a quick email using our contact form and request it as explained clearly on our site (support.talkinarabic.com).Amazon no longer allows authors to reply to fake reviews for clarification so we have to post this here.

Colloquial Arabic of Egypt provides a step-by-step course in spoken Egyptian Arabic – the most widely understood dialect in the Arab world. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Egyptian Arabic in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required.Key features include:Arabic in romanization form throughout, with optional Arabic script supplementsemphasis on modern conversational language with clear pronunciation guidanceprogressive introduction to the Arabic alphabet to aid familiarity with simple labels and signsgrammar section and bilingual glossaries for easy referencestimulating exercises with lively illustrationsnew e-resources at www.routledge.com/cw/colloquialsoffering supplementary materials for teachers and learners, including extra activities (and answers), vocabulary lists and cultural information, ideas for group activities linked to each unit in the course, listing of the complete Arabic alphabet, notes comparing Egyptian and Standard Arabic and downloadable additional audio tracks.Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, this new and revised edition of Colloquial Arabic of Egypt offers an indispensable resource both for independent learners and for students taking courses in Egyptian Arabic.By the end of this course, you will be at Level B1 of the Common European Framework for Languages and at the Intermediate-Mid on the ACTFL proficiency scales.Audio material to accompany the course is available to download free in MP3 format from www.routledge.com/cw/colloquials. Recorded by native speakers, the audio material features the dialogues and texts from the book and will help develop your listening and pronunciation skills.

Keeping technical terminology to a minimum, this comprehensive handbook provides a detailed yet accessible overview of Arabic wherein its phonology, morphology and syntax can be readily accessed. Accompanied by extensive examples, it will prove an invaluable practical guide for supporting students' textbooks, classroom work or self-study, and a useful resource for scholars and professionals.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Learn how to communicate in Arabic with this accessible, entertaining program!Learning a new language can be especially challenging when the language uses a non-Roman script. Read and Speak Arabic for Beginners, Third Edition overcomes this obstacle by providing an accessible, entertaining program to reinforce vocabulary and help you create basic structures. Each of the book’s eight topics was designed to help you develop your communication skills in key areas of daily life, such as introducing yourself, asking for directions, talking about your family and your country, and describing people, places, and objects.This updated edition is supported by flashcards for vocabulary in each topic, and two end-of-topic quizzes. The accompanying audio via the McGraw-Hill Language Lab app features all the key words and phrases so you can hear how they are pronounced and then have a chance to repeat them. Fun tests and puzzles reinforce your progress. Additional listening activities and games are also featured for additional language reinforcement.Read and Speak Arabic for Beginners, Third Edition features:• An accessible, proven approach to help you communicate in Arabic• A two-color layout and photographs illustrating key vocabulary• Games, puzzles, flashcards, and audio lessons to help you build languages skills• Clear explanations of how basic phrases are used for practical communication• Streaming audio for valuable speaking and listening practice• Detachable flashcards for language reinforcement, and more

Shuwayya 'An Nafsi ("A Little About Myself") will be of tremendous help to independent language learners who want to develop their conversational skills and increase their Arabic vocabulary.★ Bonus: Available on our website, we have free accompanying 🎧 audio tracks to download or stream (to help you develop listening skills and accurate pronunciation), and (available separately) Anki digital flashcards with audio.Shuwayya ‘An Nafsi presents the results of a survey given to ten Egyptians. Each of the 30 sections in the book begins with a question from the survey followed by the 10 responses and a breakdown of the vocabulary and concludes with a page where you are encouraged to give your own answer to the question using newly learned words and phrases.The book has been designed in such a way that it can be an effective learning tool for learners at all levels, with glossaries of even the most basic words for beginners, and unvoweled texts and Modern Standard Arabic translations for more advanced learners.

The Arabic Course for English-Speaking Students is a comprehensive and popular course for the teaching of the Qur'anic and Traditional Arabic, originally devised and taught at the renowned Madinah Islamic University, catering for the non-Arabic speaking students from all over the world. Over the years, this course has enabled students to become competent in their use of the Arabic language and to participate and benefit from scholarly pursuits such as Qur'anic exegesis, hadith, fiqh, sirah, history, and classical and modern Arabic literature. It is concise (consisting of only three books, reasonably short) but extensive in their coverage. It combines modern Arabic vocabulary with Islamic terminology used in the Qur'an and Sunnah. It helps acquire an understanding of hundreds of Qur'anic verses, ahadith, Arabic parables and poetry. The author presents Arabic as a living and vibrant language and takes examples from Arabic in everyday use, as also from the Qur'an and the Sunnah, so that student learns the language. He also acquires an understanding of hundreds of Qur'anic verses, ahadith, Arabic parables and poetry. In this way, ethical teachings are infused into the whole, and the student becomes directly involved in the study of the Qu'ran and the Sunnah while simultaneously acquiring a sound understanding of the Arabic language.

Are you looking for a fun and effective way to grow your Arabic language skills?Some languages can be a real challenge to learn, and Arabic is definitely no exception. After all, it’s not easy to find easy, fun and accessible reading material in Modern Standard Arabic that caters to ALL audiences. However, this book has been created to change that.A beautiful, enchanting and ancient language spoken by over 420 million people worldwide, Arabic is a language that will allow you to build your professional career and open up the world for you. Modern Standard Arabic, which we will deal with in this book, is the standardized, literary Arabic that is used in print and mass media.The Arabic world is known for its excellent storytelling. Because of this, in this book we have compiled 20 easy-to-read, compelling and fun stories that will allow you to expand your vocabulary and give you the tools to improve your grasp of the wonderful Arabic tongue.How Arabic Short Stories for Beginners works: Each chapter possesses a funny, interesting and thought-provoking story based on real-life situations, allowing you to learn a bit more about the Arabic culture. The summaries follow a synopsis in Arabic and in English of what you just read, both to review the lesson and for you to see if you understood what the tale was about. Use them if you’re having trouble. At the end of those summaries, you’ll be provided with a list of the most relevant vocabulary involved in the lesson, as well as slang and sayings that you may not have understood at first glance! Don’t get lost trying to understand or pronounce it all, either, as all of the vocabulary words are translated for your ease of use! Finally, you’ll be provided with a set of tricky questions in Arabic, allowing you the chance to prove that you learned something in the story. Whether it’s true or false, or if you’re doing the single-answer questions, don’t worry if you don’t know the answer to any — we will provide them immediately afterwards, but no cheating!We want you to feel comfortable while learning the tongue; after all, no language should be a barrier for you to travel around the world and expand your social circles!So look no further! Pick up your copy of Arabic Short Stories for Beginners and level up your Arabic language learning right now!

This is part of a series developed by Shaykh Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi because the Arabic Books available for teaching students of advanced Arabic were mostly secular, and it was thought that it would be better to have these Books which would also teach certain Islamic Basics. They are in use in Many Darul-Ulums in India and Pakistan as well in Many Universities in Arab Countries Qiraat ar Rashida, Arabic original, Deals with a variety of Islamic Issues such as Adab, Personalities etc. Sheikh Syed Abul Hasan 'Ali Nadwi, one of the most prolific writers and original thinkers of our time, author of well over fifty books in various languages, and a scholar of rare distinction, passed into the mercy of Allah in December 1999. Maulana was a founder member of the Muslim World League (Rabita), a member of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC), a member of the World Supreme Council of Mosques, and a member of the Fiqh Council of Rabita. He was also a member of Advisory Council of the Islamic University of Madinah al-Munawwarah, a member of its Supreme Council, and a member of the Academy of Arts and Letters of Damascus, Syria. He was also a founder member of the League of the Islamic Literature in India. Perhaps better known as the founder member and first rector of Nadwatul Ulama (India), and president of the Academy of Islamic Research and Publications.

This revised and updated edition of Culture Smart! Egypt reveals a country in the throes of change. The largely secular revolution that started in Cairo’s Tahrir Square in January 2011 became the flagship of the Arab Spring revolts. The uprising resulted in a political effervescence, with new parties, movements, and groups all jostling for space in the new political landscape. But the situation remains fluid. Free elections produced a parliament dominated by Islamists and the country’s political and social identity has yet to be defined. Egypt’s heady spirit of change is both rooted in and challenged by traditional and deeply conservative values. The timeless Egypt that has inspired conquerors, academics, and artists for millennia is home to 82 million people who call it Omm Eddunia, Mother of the World. It is the people who are Egypt’s true wealth. They are friendly, cheerful, proud, and renowned for their sense of humor. In bringing the narrative up to date, this new edition of Culture Smart! Egypt explores the codes and paradoxes of Egyptian life. It outlines the country’s history and shows the forces that have shaped its sensibility. It explains values and attitudes, and guides you through local customs and traditions. It opens a window into the private lives of Egyptians, how they behave at home, and how they interact with foreign visitors. It offers practical advice, from how to make friends to avoiding faux pas. It sets out to make your encounter as rich as possible by taking you beyond the clichés to the real people.

A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette in Egypt

Go beyond Marhaba and add thousands of words and expressions to your Arabic vocabularyTo communicate comfortably in Arabic, you need easy access to a variety of words and expressions. In Practice Makes Perfect: Arabic Vocabulary you get the tools you need to expand your lexicon and sharpen your speaking and writing skills. And how do you do this? PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!Each chapter of this comprehensive book focuses on a theme, such as family, food, or travel, so you can build your language skills in a systematic manner. As you lay the foundation for a burgeoning vocabulary, you will be able to weave your way in and out of English and Arabic togain the confidence you need to communicate with ease.Practice Makes Perfect: Arabic Vocabulary offers you: Thousands of new words and expressions More than 250 fun exercises Handy cultural and social tips and an insight into Arab life An answer key to gauge your comprehensionWith help from this book, you can easilycommunicate in Arabic about:Education, careers, and skills * Vacations and adventures * Culture, society, and traditions * Cooking and recipes * Your neighborhood and home * Your family and friends * Environmental issues * Crime, justice, and politics . . . and much more

A bestselling modern masterpiece in the author's home country of Egypt, Taxi consists of fifty-eight fictional monologues with Cairo taxi drivers.

Master Arabic pronouns and prepositions quickly and easilyThe only way to build your skills in a second language is to practice, practice, practice. Following the successful Practice Makes Perfect approach, this book gives you clear explanations and all the tools you need to learn Arabic pronouns and prepositions. A valuable resource for advanced beginning– to intermediate-level Arabic learners, Practice Makes Perfect: ArabicPronouns and Prepositions enables you to: Successfully grasp Arabic pronoun and preposition usage Review and compare different types of pronouns and prepositions Build your language skills with hundreds of exercisesWith the help of many everyday examples, this book takes the mystery out of pronouns and prepositions and gets you on your way to communicating in Arabic with confidence!Master these key topics and boost your Arabic language skills:Possessive pronouns * Subject pronouns * Demonstrative pronouns * Separate and inseparable pronouns * Prepositional phrases

Practice your way to Arabic fluency with this bestselling language guide!For learners looking to memorize Arabic verb conjugations, any Arabic verb book will do. But for those that are interested in becoming fluent, they need to learn how these language building blocks come together in the language. Practice Makes Perfect: Arabic Verb Tenses, 2nd Edition goes beyond other verb books to coach you when and why verb tenses are used.In addition to an array of fully conjugated verbs, you’ll find clear and concise explanations that pinpoint why specific tenses work in given situations as well as tons of engaging examples and numerous skill-building exercises.Practice Makes Perfect: Arabic Verb Tenses, 2nd Edition provides:•An accessible introduction to the basics of Arabic •Contemporary usage of verbs, adjectives, pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions, and other grammar essentials •Clear examples that reflect up-to-date usage and real-life situations•An answer key for reference and quick feedback •Example sentences illustrating and clarifying each grammatical point•Practical and frequently used Arabic vocabulary •Native-speaker recordings of all example sentences from the book, available via the •McGraw-Hill Education Language app

Alif Baa is the first volume of the best-selling Al-Kitaab Arabic Language Program, now in its third edition. In this edition of Alif Baa: Introduction to Arabic Letters and Sound, English-speaking students will use the integrated method of learning colloquial and formal (spoken and written) Arabic together. Alif Baa provides learners with all the material necessary to learn the sounds of Arabic, write its letters, and begin speaking Arabic.NEW: Audio and video content needed to complete the homework exercises is available to stream online for free on the Publisher website. (Note: DVDs that once featured the audio and video are now obsolete and no longer included in the books.)FEATURESFour-color design throughout the book features over 100 illustrations and photographs Gives learners and instructors color-coded options for the variety of language they wish to learn in speaking: Egyptian, Levantine, or formal Arabic (MSA) Introduces over 200 basic vocabulary words in all three forms of spoken and written Arabic side by side, including expressions for polite social interaction, and activates them in interactive homework exercises and classroom groupwork Includes video dialogues in Egyptian and Levantine, filmed in Cairo and Damascus, streaming on AlKitaabTextbook.com Includes video footage of an Arabic calligrapher, capsules on Arabic culture, and images of street signs from Morocco, Egypt, and Lebanon, available on the Publisher website Includes English-Arabic and Arabic-English glossaries Alif Baa provides the essential first 20-25 contact (classroom) hours of the Al-Kitaab Arabic Language Program, accompanied by 40-50 homework hours. Students who complete Alif Baa should reach a novice-intermediate to novice-high level of proficiency.

Arabic, Complete Edition is a unique multimedia course in Modern Standard Arabic that takes you from a beginner to an advanced level in one convenient package.At the core of Arabic, Complete Edition is the Living Language Method™, based on linguistic science, proven techniques, and over 65 years of experience. Our method teaches you the whole language, so you can express yourself, not just recite memorized words or scripts.Millions have learned with Living Language®. Now it’s your turn.• 4 Books: 46 lessons, additional review exercises, culture notes, and a grammar summary—plus a complete guide to Arabic Script• 9 Audio CDs*: Vocabulary, dialogues, audio exercises, and more—listen while using the books or use for review on the go• Free Online Learning:Flashcards, games, and interactive quizzes for each lesson at www.livinglanguage.com/languagelab*Access to downloadable audio also available with purchase.To learn more visit livinglanguage.com.The Living Language Method™Build a FoundationStart speaking Modern Standard Arabic immediately using essential words and phrases.Progress with ConfidenceBuild on each lesson as you advance to full sentences, then actual conversations.Retain what You’ve LearnedSpecial recall exercises move your new language from short-term to long-term memory.Achieve Your GoalsDon’t just mimic or memorize. Develop practical language skills to speak in any situation.

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