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Book Synopsis Your Complete Guide to Speak Moroccan Arabic Like a Native by : K. Mesbah
Download or read book Your Complete Guide to Speak Moroccan Arabic Like a Native written by K. Mesbah and published by Km Edition. This book was released on 2018-05-23 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strongly recommended for people interested in speaking Moroccan Arabic language in a short span of time.You may find it difficult to learn and speak Moroccan Arabic in the absence of right guidance. So this is the book you need. This book offers practical vocabulary to learn Moroccan Arabic and covers different aspects: part 1 : Moroccan Arabic pronunciationpart 2 : ADJECTIVESpart 3 : GRAMMARpart 4 : Moroccan culturepart 5 : In the citypart 6 : In the shoppart 7 : Humans and Animals
Download or read book Moroccan Arabic written by Aaron Sakulich and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Moroccan Arabic was written by a dogged student of the language (and a natural teacher) and it was edited by a native speaker and equally wonderful teacher. Finally, a straight-forward and easy to use primer for learning Moroccan Arabic - and now, new and improved in this 2nd edition. It incorporates reader suggestions and features more details on the transliteration system, additional words, new word lists, and the text has been completely revised and re-edited. Practical and witty, it's basically the equivalent of a VCR repair manual, just a bare-bones list of how to do the important things: here's the present tense, here's the future tense, etc, etc. In other words, it's a reference book with simple examples, none of the filler, and a few youthful surprises. It's just the kind of cheat-sheet everyone craves. Best of all, and unlike the others, everything is provided side-by-side in English, transliteration, and Arabic. And it uses a simple real-word transliteration system that is simply written the way things sound without the use of exotic linguistic symbols. It's the perfect book for everyone with an interest in contemporary Morocco: travelers, tourists, students, diplomats, business people, academics, artists, Peace Corp volunteers, Fulbright Scholars and student grantees, etc. Praise for Moroccan Arabic from students, scholars and travelers on both side of the Atlantic: "Fills a gaping hole in Moroccan Arabic instruction. Based on the first-hand immersion experiences of a native English-speaker who navigated Moroccan culture and language for a year... and as a researcher in Morocco myself, I found it handy." --Nabil Khan, Fulbright Student Grantee "I love the sense of humor woven throughout - it's an enjoyable read. A great example of collaboration." --Edwin Bodensiek, Dir. of Outreach and Public Relation, CIES - Fulbright, Washington, DC "A great resource. I wish had this book when I was traveling and researching in Morocco." --Dr Jennifer A Roberson, Professor of Islamic Art, Sonoma State University, California "Written by a born teacher. This book enhances effective language instruction and builds a collection of everyday conversation resources for Anglo-American students and scholars." --Dr Khalid Amine, Universite Abdelmalek Essaadi and President, ICPS - Tangier Many people contributed to making this book a reality - and by agreement of all those involved, the proceeds from the sale of this book go to support the publishing program at the International Centre for Performance Studies (ICPS) - Tangier, Morocco. Initial research for the book was conducted during a Fulbright graduate student grant. The ongoing project (encourage more people to learn Darija, provide improved study materials, and provide a funding stream for ICPS-Tangier) is sustained by the generosity of numerous all-volunteer partners - kindly lend your assistance by sending an email to [email protected]
Book Synopsis Conversational Arabic Quick and Easy by : Yatir Nitzany
Download or read book Conversational Arabic Quick and Easy written by Yatir Nitzany and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-02-12 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THIS BOOK DOESN'T CONTAIN ANY ARABIC LETTERS! ALL ARABIC WORDS IN THIS BOOK WERE WRITTEN IN ENGLISH-TRANSLITERATION! Have you always wanted to learn how to speak the Moroccan Arabic dialect but simply didn't have the time? Well if so, then, look no further. You can hold in your hands one of the most advanced and revolutionary method that was ever designed for quickly becoming conversational in a language. In creating this time-saving program, master linguist Yatir Nitzany spent years examining the twenty-seven most common languages in the world and distilling from them the three hundred and fifty words that are most likely to be used in real conversations. These three hundred and fifty words were chosen in such a way that they were structurally interrelated and, when combined, form sentences. Through various other discoveries about how real conversations work-discoveries that are detailed further in this book-Nitzany created the necessary tools for linking these words together in a specific way so that you may become rapidly and almost effortlessly conversant-now. If your desire is to learn complicated grammatical rules or to speak perfectly proper and precise Arabic, this book is not for you. However, if you need to actually hold a conversation while embarking on a trip to Morocco, to impress that certain someone, or to be able to speak with your grandfather or grandmother as soon as possible, then the Nitzany Method is what you have been looking for. This book is recommended for those who already have some prior knowledge of the pronunciation of Arabic accents (such as the Arabic accents: ayin, ghayn, ha, and khaf). For those of you who do not, this book does indeed provide some great, in-depth techniques on the pronunciation and recognition of these accents, that you will encounter throughout the program. These techniques have proven extremely beneficial for beginner students who were previously unfamiliar with these accent pronunciations. But keep in mind this isn't a pronunciation book. This method is designed for fluency in a foreign language, while communicating in the first person present tense. Nitzany believes that what's most important is actually being able to understand and be understood by another human being right away. Therefore, unlike other courses, all words in this program are taught in English transliteration, without having to learn the complex alphabet. More formalized training in grammar rules, etc., can come later. This is one of the several, in a series of instructional language guides, the Nitzany Method's revolutionary approach is the only one in the world that uses its unique language technology to actually enable you to speak and understand native speakers in the shortest amount of time possible. No more depending on volumes of books of fundamental, beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, all with hundreds of pages in order to learn a language. With Conversational Arabic Quick and Easy, all you need are forty-four pages. Learn Arabic today, not tomorrow, and get started now!
Book Synopsis Let's Learn Arabic by : Mohd Mursalin Sa'ad
Download or read book Let's Learn Arabic written by Mohd Mursalin Sa'ad and published by LETS Learn effective training skills. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A complete beginner guide to self study Arabic material and learn Arabic at his own pace. The Arabic learner will be learning simple phrases and step by step increase his Arabic vocabularies and later develop into sentences. A must read Arabic reference book for aspiring students to learn Arabic. Arabic reference book consist lots of images to help retain memory of Arabic words." Features of this books: It is based on the author's experience learning Arabic and teaching for 15 years to non speakers of the Arabic language. The sentence is written in the Arabic phrase and line by line transliteration for easy pronunciation and translated into English for fast understanding of lessons. To help students master Arabic, we place strokes for students to pick up reading Arabic skills, and the learning curve will be effective if the students’ memories and write the words and sentences. We encourage students to commit and discipline in practising speaking Arabic phrase. Questions: What foreign language to learn? It depends on your objective of learning. If you intend to travel or do business in Arabic, then I suppose learning the Arabic language does help a lot because most locals speak Arabic, when you speak their language, you relate yourself to the people around you. Is it easy to learn speaking Arabic? Yes, we have written transliteration for non speakers of Arabic to learn it easily. You need to hear from native Arabic speakers, you can definitely speak Arabic. However, writing is a process that needs lots of practice; however the first step is to have the right intention and discipline. I think the best Arabic skills you gain if you start speaking the Arabic language with the locals. Form here you will develop Arabic slang and dialects. Know the Arabic culture and get hold of more Arabic resource or Arabic audios or listen to radios. How fast can I learn a foreign language? It depends on your commitment and time. It is best to mingle with the locals. If you start learning today, you will gain something new, however if you forgo your Arabic learning discoveries, you will not gain anything for couple of years. This is the best time to learn. Why learn Arabic language? Firstly, the tourist industry is expanding, some people preferred to visit Asian countries, because it is cheaper. Why spend thousands of dollars to Europe? Secondly; there are lots of opportunities to get products cheaper and import to your country. Thirdly; When you speak Arabic, it helps to expand your business Fourthly: cheap place to spend in winter such as accommodation and food. How to learn a foreign language: "Get the Arabic handbook in eBook format, I know that our mind takes some time to process information especially learning a foreign language and the process of learning is tough and the language intricate, but the reason is that, you need to learn innovatively and use many different approach, because by just reading the book would make you bored. You need to be creative in using the foreign language phrase in a daily basis. You need to learn Arabic with passion and use the Arabic language. Speak and use whatever you have learnt into practice". Cheers to your success. GET this book. Review Arabic language book: "The Arabic language book is perfect for travellers, business people and anybody else that needs to know the most often used Arabic phrases. This book and learning system offers the fastest and most efficient method to speak and understand the Arabic that you need". What are the standards of this book? It is written according to the CEFR A1 format. A word from the author: "My book helps students and working adults who want to learn Arabic language simple and easy by direct Arabic speaking; included with transliteration and English translation. The unique advantage is that it was based on the author's actual life experience learning Arabic with his perspective and learning concept will enlighten the process of learning Arabic language, the process of learning this book is commitment of 100 hours"
Book Synopsis Conversational Arabic Quick and Easy by : Yatir Nitzany
Download or read book Conversational Arabic Quick and Easy written by Yatir Nitzany and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-19 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THIS BOOK DOESN'T CONTAIN ANY ARABIC LETTERS! ALL ARABIC WORDS IN THIS BOOK WERE WRITTEN IN ENGLISH-TRANSLITERATION! Have you always wanted to learn how to speak the Moroccan Arabic dialect but simply didn't have the time? Well if so, then, look no further. You can hold in your hands one of the most advanced and revolutionary method that was ever designed for quickly becoming conversational in a language. In creating this time-saving program, master linguist Yatir Nitzany spent years examining the twenty-seven most common languages in the world and distilling from them the three hundred and fifty words that are most likely to be used in real conversations. These three hundred and fifty words were chosen in such a way that they were structurally interrelated and, when combined, form sentences. Through various other discoveries about how real conversations work--discoveries that are detailed further in this book--Nitzany created the necessary tools for linking these words together in a specific way so that you may become rapidly and almost effortlessly conversant--now. If your desire is to learn complicated grammatical rules or to speak perfectly proper and precise Arabic, this book is not for you. However, if you need to actually hold a conversation while embarking on a trip to Morocco, to impress that certain someone, or to be able to speak with your grandfather or grandmother as soon as possible, then the Nitzany Method is what you have been looking for. This book is recommended for those who already have some prior knowledge of the pronunciation of Arabic accents (such as the Arabic accents: ayin, ghayn, ha, and khaf). For those of you who do not, this book does indeed provide some great, in-depth techniques on the pronunciation and recognition of these accents, that you will encounter throughout the program. These techniques have proven extremely beneficial for beginner students who were previously unfamiliar with these accent pronunciations. But keep in mind this isn't a pronunciation book. This method is designed for fluency in a foreign language, while communicating in the first person present tense. Nitzany believes that what's most important is actually being able to understand and be understood by another human being right away. Therefore, unlike other courses, all words in this program are taught in English transliteration, without having to learn the complex alphabet. More formalized training in grammar rules, etc., can come later. This is one of the several, in a series of instructional language guides, the Nitzany Method's revolutionary approach is the only one in the world that uses its unique language technology to actually enable you to speak and understand native speakers in the shortest amount of time possible. No more depending on volumes of books of fundamental, beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, all with hundreds of pages in order to learn a language. With Conversational Arabic Quick and Easy, all you need are forty-four pages. Learn Arabic today, not tomorrow, and get started now!
Book Synopsis Let's Speak MOROCCAN Arabic by : Mehdi Dahkan
Download or read book Let's Speak MOROCCAN Arabic written by Mehdi Dahkan and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-01-17 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are going to Morocco for tourism or you just fell in love with its language, this book is made for the sole purpose of helping you communicate in Moroccan Arabic (also known as Darija). Darija is a colloquial Arabic dialect that is heavily influenced by Berber Amazigh and to a lesser extent by French and Spanish.Learning a new language is hard as it is, so I can understand the frustration you might feel when you face a new language with a completely different alphabet and not well defined grammar and vocabulary. Fortunately, this book was written while constantly putting myself in your place; therefor I simplified as many grammar rules as possible and made a transcription technique that will help you learn Darija using classical Latin alphabet while slowly getting used to the Arabic script.Oh, and one more thing: it might motivate you to know that Darija speakers can communicate easily with Algerians and Tunisians, in other words, by learning Moroccan Arabic you will add three more countries to your "where can I communicate" list.
Book Synopsis A Basic Course in Moroccan Arabic by : Richard Slade Harrell
Download or read book A Basic Course in Moroccan Arabic written by Richard Slade Harrell and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text teaches the basic structure of Moroccan Arabic through Lessons and Dialogues. The four-part lessons include phrase and sentence texts, grammatical notes, exercises, and vocabulary.
Book Synopsis Arabic For Dummies by : Amine Bouchentouf
Download or read book Arabic For Dummies written by Amine Bouchentouf and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-23 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Regarded as one of the most difficult languages to learn for native English speakers by the U.S. State Department, Arabic is gaining both prominence and importance in America. Recent world events have brought more and more Americans and other 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 provides you with a painless and fun way to start communicating in Arabic. Why should you learn Arabic? Well, besides the fact that over 200 million people in more than 22 nations use it to communicate, there are tons of reasons to get up to speed this 1,400 year old language, including: Nearly all of the Middle-East speaks Arabic or one of its dialects Basic Arabic skills are extremely useful for anyone traveling to, doing business in, or serving in the Middle East It is the language in which the Koran is written There is a rich, centuries-old literary tradition in Arabic Arabic For Dummies presents the language in the classic, laid-back For Dummies style. Taking a relaxed approach to this difficult language, it’s packed with practice dialogues and communication tips that will have you talking the talk in no time. You’ll get the scoop on: The Arabic alphabet, pronunciation, basic grammar, and the rules of transliteration The history of the language and information on classical Arabic and its dialects 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 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. 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. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Book Synopsis Arabic for Beginners by : Sarah Risha
Download or read book Arabic for Beginners written by Sarah Risha and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2022-06-28 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete beginning language course for Modern Standard Arabic! This is an ideal introductory textbook--quickly teaching you everything you need to get started learning this beautiful and popular language. Spoken by over 400 million people, Arabic is the world's 5th most spoken language. Each of the 20 lessons in this book includes: A real-life, practical dialogue that increases your proficiency and ability to communicate, and online audio recordings. The free online audio recordings by native speakers help you learn how to accurately pronounce all the Arabic words and sentences provided A list of common Arabic words and phrases along with sentence patterns and grammar notes Extensive drills and exercises to reinforce the lessons and help you progress Interesting information on culture, geography, customs, pastimes and everyday life "Reflections" that allow you to record what you have learned, helping you track your progress Arabic for Beginners teaches you how to read and write the Arabic script, and comes with a set of free downloadable flash cards to help you memorize the alphabet and basic vocabulary. A glossary at the back allows you to look up the equivalents for common Arabic and English words. With the book, students learn Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), which is understood by all native Arabic speakers. Though spoken dialects vary widely by region, MSA is taught at schools throughout all Arab countries and is the prominent language of TV, print media, advertisements, signs and more. Whether you are working in an Arabic-speaking country or wish to learn more about the richness of this ancient language, Arabic for Beginners is the perfect place to start!
Book Synopsis Complete Arabic by : Amine Bouchentouf
Download or read book Complete Arabic written by Amine Bouchentouf and published by Living Language. This book was released on 2008 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn Arabic in 4 Simple Steps. With Living Language Complete Arabic: The Basics, you’ll start by learning words, and then you’ll progress to phrases, sentences, and conversations. This simple four-step building block approach will have you speaking with confidence right from the beginning, and you’ll be able to learn gradually and effectively. If you’re confident in your pronunciation, then this coursebook includes everything you need - vocabulary, grammar, culture, and practice. But you can also use this book along with the three hours of recordings included in the Living Language Complete Arabic: The Basics compact disc package, which also includes an Arabic script guide. This comprehensive coursebook includes: •40 step-by-step lessons •Practical vocabulary and authentic everyday usage •Simple explanations and plenty of examples •Supplemental sections, including e-mail and internet resources •A comprehensive grammar reference section
Book Synopsis Moroccan Arabic For Foreigners by : Ben Moula
Download or read book Moroccan Arabic For Foreigners written by Ben Moula and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-25 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Morocco's ethnic sophistication is awe-inspiring and mind-boggling. The North African country's signature charms include pisé mud-brick Berber architecture, Spanish Andalusian-influenced melhoune pop, and delicious ras el hanout spices. Morocco, located less than 10 miles from Spain across the Strait of Gibraltar, crosses both the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, as well as Algeria to the east. Morocco's main Berber and Arab communities are complemented by components of French, Roman, Jewish, Spanish, and other customs - a diverse blend! Traveling inside Morocco's boundaries is like taking a trip across the whole Mediterranean Basin and beyond. Morocco's land and inhabitants have many stories to share, from the summits of the Atlas Mountains to the Valley of the Kasbahs to the Grand Casablanca Coast. Spirituality and faith are vital aspects of Moroccan history and daily life, as they are in many other parts of North Africa and the Middle East. Although accepting religious rights, the Moroccan Muslim minority accounts for almost all of the country's population. The bulk of these are Sunni, and visiting Morocco during Ramadan provides a glimpse into their way of life. Men and women will be dressed in robe-like robes and headwear that embody this and other Islamic regions of the world, and a minor-key-sounding call to prayer will be broadcast from rooftop loudspeakers. Beauty and intrigue can be found everywhere for visitors to enjoy and learn about, both directly from Moroccan citizens and by tours of religious, historic, and museum sites. Food is one of several facets of Moroccan society that should be celebrated! We may be familiar with dishes like couscous, but seeing the many popular Moroccan meals in their homeland is a real treat. Communal meals are frequently served from a low round table while seated on the floor, and are eaten with hands rather than flatware. Morocco is a place of diversity in landscapes, people and stories. People from Morocco are proud of their heritage, and to travel in their homeland is to be gifted the adventure of a lifetime. So, this book will help you to to start planning your Morocco tour. In this book, we provide you with a full package of Moroccan language expressions to help you interact more effectively. A Moroccan translates the vocabulary and sentences, which are then printed in English letters for ease of reading.
Book Synopsis Moroccan Arabic Phrasebook & Dictionary by : Lonely Planet
Download or read book Moroccan Arabic Phrasebook & Dictionary written by Lonely Planet and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Up to 4 million people visit Morocco annually and many of them are looking quizzically at menus or asking really loudly where the toilet is. But with this phrasebook you needn't be one of them Two-way dictionary and snappy sentence builder Quick tips for pronunciation and grammar Phrases for finding accommodation Handy health and emergency chapter Coverage Includes: Introduction, Pronunciation, Grammar, Meeting People, Getting Around, Accommodation, Around Town, Interests, Shopping, Food, In the Country, Health, Specific Needs, Time Date & Festivals, Numbers & Amounts, Berber, French, Emergencies, Dictionary and Sustainable Travel
Book Synopsis A Dictionary of Moroccan Arabic by : Richard Slade Harrell
Download or read book A Dictionary of Moroccan Arabic written by Richard Slade Harrell and published by Georgetown University Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic volume presents the core vocabulary of everyday life in Morocco--from the kitchen to the mosque, from the hardware store to the natural world of plants and animals. It contains myriad examples of usage, including formulaic phrases and idiomatic expressions. Understandable throughout the nation, it is based primarily on the standard dialect of Moroccans from the cities of Fez, Rabat, and Casablanca. All Arabic citations are in an English transcription, making it invaluable to English-speaking non-Arabists, travelers, and tourists--as well as being an important resource tool for students and scholars in the Arabic language-learning field.
Book Synopsis Enjoy Morocco, Speak Darija! Book 1 by : Gerard Wissocq
Download or read book Enjoy Morocco, Speak Darija! Book 1 written by Gerard Wissocq and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy Morocco, Speak Darija! This beautiful country was largely rural and made up of nomadic and sedentary populations sixty years ago. To this day, Morocco offers both geographical and human diversity added to a gap between city life and country life. Love this land as I do, share with these Moroccans who so generously welcome you, and show them how much you appreciate their kindness." Enjoy Morocco, Speak Darija!" I hope, will help you to achieve this goal.The 100 lessons from these three books will bring you a comprehensive study without any equivalent of the grammatical construction of this dialect. 70 additional usefull themes update the language used in Morocco. The 10 training sequences will help you to overcome the difficulties. Finally, illustrations and color photos (digital version only) will entertain your reading by introducing you to (maybe) a few gems belonging to this wonderful kingdom.
Download or read book Arabic written by Aabis Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-02 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are You Looking For A Good Beginners Guide To Learn Arabic? Do You Have Arabic Roots? Do You Want To Visit The Middle East? The reality is that if YOU Know Arabic it will make your trip and experience in The Middle East 10 times better. People love to hear foreigners speak their local language and Arabic is no different. People will open up and smile more if you can speak a little bit of this beautiful and rare language. The Middle East is a beautiful area that is often overlooked. The Middle East has a majestic and stunning landscape and a fascinating ancient history.I am a very proud Arab who loves the Whole Middle East and the Arabic Language and wants to make sure that this language is learned by as many people as possible. I am an Arabic Linguist with various Higher Education Degrees in Arabic and I spent most of my life studying and teaching the language. I have worked with hundreds of happy foreign students in the last 20 years. My experience has helped me figure out what is the BEST way to learn this very difficult language. This is why I have laid out my life's work in teaching Arabic to foreign students to create a simple and understandable book that will help someone learn the basics of Arabic in the fastest time possible. Arabic is an extremely hard language that's why a simple and well thought out guide is the best way to learn Arabic . ↓↓↓↓ If YOUR ready to learn Arabic NOW! Scroll up, grab this book, and take the first steps to get the most out of YOUR Arabic Experience!
Book Synopsis All Strangers Are Kin by : Zora O'Neill
Download or read book All Strangers Are Kin written by Zora O'Neill and published by HMH. This book was released on 2016-06-14 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An American woman determined to learn the Arabic language travels to the Middle East to pursue her dream in this “witty memoir” (Us Weekly). The shadda is the key difference between a pigeon (hamam) and a bathroom (hammam). Be careful, our professor advised, that you don’t ask a waiter, ‘Excuse me, where is the pigeon?’—or, conversely, order a roasted toilet . . . If you’ve ever studied a foreign language, you know what happens when you first truly and clearly communicate with another person. As Zora O’Neill recalls, you feel like a magician. If that foreign language is Arabic, you just might feel like a wizard. They say that Arabic takes seven years to learn and a lifetime to master. O’Neill had put in her time. Steeped in grammar tomes and outdated textbooks, she faced an increasing certainty that she was not only failing to master Arabic, but also driving herself crazy. She took a decade-long hiatus, but couldn’t shake her fascination with the language or the cultures it had opened up to her. So she decided to jump back in—this time with a new approach. In this book, she takes us along on her grand tour through the Middle East, from Egypt to the United Arab Emirates to Lebanon and Morocco. She’s packed her dictionaries, her unsinkable sense of humor, and her talent for making fast friends of strangers. From quiet, bougainvillea-lined streets to the lively buzz of crowded medinas, from families’ homes to local hotspots, she brings a part of the world thousands of miles away right to your door—and reminds us that learning another tongue leaves you rich with so much more than words. “You will travel through countries and across centuries, meeting professors and poets, revolutionaries, nomads, and nerds . . . [A] warm and hilarious book.” —Annia Ciezadlo, author of Day of Honey “Her tale of her ‘Year of Speaking Arabic Badly’ is a genial and revealing pleasure.” —The Seattle Times
Book Synopsis ألف باء : مدخل إلى حروف العربية وأصواتها by : Kristen Brustad
Download or read book ألف باء : مدخل إلى حروف العربية وأصواتها written by Kristen Brustad and published by Answer Key for Alif Baa. This book was released on 2010 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This answer key is to be used with Alif Baa: Introduction to Letters and Sounds, Third Edition. Please note that this answer key is only useful to students and teachers who are NOT using the companion website, which includes self-correcting exercises.
