- Paperback: 176 pages
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary (Mar 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0658000772
- ISBN-13: 978-0658000775
- Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 13 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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- #86 in Books > Languages > By Language > Arabic > Level > Introduction
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Arabic is a world language. It is the official language, or one of the official languages, of nineteen countries spread across Saharan Africa and most of the Middle East. It is also one of the official languages of the United Nations.
If you are planning to visit or work in an Arab country or are learning Arabic, then 'Teach Yourself Beginner's Arabic Script' will help you get to grips with the reading and writing the Arabic script. This book is a step-by-step introduction to reading and writing simple Arabic that will enable you to read Arabic signs, notices, advertisements and headlines. If you feel that learning the script is a daunting prospect, then this book will make it simple. The alphabet is introduced in stages and there's lots of practice of each new letter before the next is introduced. There are plenty of example words and phrases that are seen everywhere in any Arab environment so that you will begin to familiarise yourself with the most common signs and directions.
The book is divided into two parts: Units 1-6 introduce the alphabet and Units 7-13 introduce different types of word and help you to start reading and writing. The final unit is a reading test so that you can check your progress and review any areas of difficulty. The two-way vocabularies enable you to find the words you need quickly and easily.
By the end of the book you will be reading and writing simple Arabic with confidence and be prepared for your next trip to an Arab country or further study of the language.
The leader in self-learning with more than 300 titles, covering all subjects.
Be where you want to be with Teach Yourself. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
If you are planning to visit or work in an Arab country or are learning Arabic, then 'Teach Yourself Beginner's Arabic Script' will help you get to grips with the reading and writing the Arabic script. This book is a step-by-step introduction to reading and writing simple Arabic that will enable you to read Arabic signs, notices, advertisements and headlines. If you feel that learning the script is a daunting prospect, then this book will make it simple. The alphabet is introduced in stages and there's lots of practice of each new letter before the next is introduced. There are plenty of example words and phrases that are seen everywhere in any Arab environment so that you will begin to familiarise yourself with the most common signs and directions.
The book is divided into two parts: Units 1-6 introduce the alphabet and Units 7-13 introduce different types of word and help you to start reading and writing. The final unit is a reading test so that you can check your progress and review any areas of difficulty. The two-way vocabularies enable you to find the words you need quickly and easily.
By the end of the book you will be reading and writing simple Arabic with confidence and be prepared for your next trip to an Arab country or further study of the language.
The leader in self-learning with more than 300 titles, covering all subjects.
Be where you want to be with Teach Yourself. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
About the Author
John Mace has worked as a British Council lecturer, as a Diplomatic Service officer, and as a personnel officer in the oil sector. Latterly he joined the staff of the European Commission, where he was at first desk officer for several Arab countries, taking part in the Euro-Arab Dialogue in the seventies; and later was posted as Delegate to two further Arab countries.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have been learning Arabic in an evening class and the students have all found it hard to find the right books with relevant informtion for those with a Western/English background. We are also quite a fussy group. However, this book has been well received by everyone in my class and we all use it often finding good information and proper explanations. The only fault I find is that it should have longer and more detailed explanations for some of the concepts. Other than that - it's a good book that would really help those learning the language properly.
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I usually learn best using my visual memory so when I learn a new language, I need to see it written. Of course, with Arabic, there is the problem of the alphabet. This books explains it very well and takes you through the 28 letters in manageable chunks, with exercises. Then it goes further by introducing the basics of the language itself. Very useful for a beginner.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As someone with a keen interest in languages and scripts, I had often struggled to learn the Arabic script. Previous explanation that I had come across before I purchased this excellent book had left me confused and overwhelmed, but this book concentrates the letters into groups, and allows the learner to gradually identify subtle differences between the characters, and move at a more sensible pace. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is having difficulty learning the Arabic script who is searching for a clearer explanation.
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Quite useful and practical for beginner, but maybe tries to get ahead more quickly than is advisable
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Great little book
This book was very helpful.
It contained many very clear explanations of particular concepts in the Arabic writing system which had previously puzzled me. Read more
It contained many very clear explanations of particular concepts in the Arabic writing system which had previously puzzled me. Read more
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A teach yourself book. Worth the price
A teach yourself book. Worth the price
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