Arabic For DummiesJohn Wiley & Sons, 4 févr. 2013 - 368 pages 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.
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. |
Table des matières
Introduction | 1 |
Appendixes 315 | 5 |
Getting Started 7 | 9 |
Taking a Closer Look at the Arabic Alphabet | 19 |
The Arabic You Already Know 9 Chapter 2 Taking a Closer Look at the Arabic Alphabet 19 Chapter 3 Tackling Basic Arabic Grammar | 31 |
Getting Started with Basic Expressions | 59 |
Getting Started with Basic Expressions 59 Chapter 5 Getting Your Numbers Dates and Measurements Straight | 71 |
Measuring in Arabic 76 Chapter 6 At the Office and Around the House | 79 |
Taking Care of Business and Telecommunicating 183 Chapter 13 Enjoying Yourself Recreation Music and the Outdoors 197 Part III Arabic on the Go | 209 |
Dealing with Money in a Foreign Land | 229 |
Planning a Trip 211 Chapter 15 Dealing with Money in a Foreign Land 229 Chapter 16 Getting Around Planes Trains and Automobiles | 245 |
Finding a Place to Stay | 267 |
Handling Emergencies | 289 |
The Part of Tens | 299 |
The Part of Tens | 302 |
Ten Favorite Arabic Expressions | 305 |
At the Office and Around the House 79 Part II Arabic in Action | 95 |
Getting to Know You Making Small Talk 97 Chapter 8 Asking Directions and Finding Your Way | 109 |
This Is Delicious Eating In and Dining Out | 121 |
This Is Delicious Eating In and Dining Out 121 Chapter 10 Going Shopping | 141 |
Hitting the Town | 161 |
Enjoying Yourself Recreation Music | 197 |
Ten Great Arabic Proverbs | 311 |
Appendixes | 318 |
Minidictionaries | 319 |
Answer Key | 343 |
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