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Mastering Arabic [Book & Double Cassette Pack] (Paperback)

by Jane Wightwick (Author), Mahmoud Gaafar (Author)
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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan (14 Jun 1990)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0333533704
  • ISBN-13: 978-0333533703
  • Product Dimensions: 25.8 x 17.8 x 4.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
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This complete pack (book and cassette) teaches the modern standard Arabic which is the universal language of the Arab world, understood by all the Arabic speakers. It is also the language of almost all written material, formal TV programmes, talks etc.

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A modern and accessible book
This is my attempt to transfer and adapt the best of EFL and modern language teaching methodology to Arabic. If you have been put off by dense, over-grammatical courses, try this!

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A really great approach to learning Arabic!!, 20 Aug 2007
This review is from: Mastering Arabic Book and 2 CD pack (Palgrave Master Series (Languages)) (Paperback)
I really like this book, which is the second editition and was completely updated: You learn the alphabet in little chunks so that you are not overwhelmed by the Arabic script. The layout of the book is very clear, you have lots of excercises and listening comprehensions.
With this book you even learn how to learn - the authors show you how to learn vocabulary easily and never forget it, which I find especially helpful since my schooldays are long over!
The only downside for me personally: I purchased the book without the audio cds (since I'm a bit advanced), but if you want to be able to do all the excercises you really need them, although this was not pointed out directly. Then also there is no book for the advanced pupil (yet?), but at least the authors give you advice on how to take it from there once you've worked your way through this book.
All in all a very recommendable book for those who want to learn Arabic the fun way!
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very clear and well laid out, 11 Sep 2007
By Ms. L. Anderson (london, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mastering Arabic Book and 2 CD pack (Palgrave Master Series (Languages)) (Paperback)
I purchased this set recently having only a very little knowledge of arabic (I did a few classes about 5 months before I bought the set) and I found 'mastering arabic' very clear and easy to follow. The book progresses nicely and introduces letters and grammar bit by bit. The audio CDs really help with pronounciation and are vital. It gives exercises that help with reading, writing and speaking, which i found very helpful. It teaches Modern Standard Arabic and the book is clear that it is a starting point for beginners to gain a good basic knowledge of arabic and is not just a phrase book.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Way to Learn Arabic, 26 Feb 2007
By Khaadim One "MZHAB" (Leicester, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Mastering Arabic (Paperback)
I have been teaching Arabic for some years now, using various workbooks. I must say that of them all, Mastering Arabic is the students' favourite. My students ages range from ten to eighty-eight years old and they all enjoy the well-paced lessons and variety of things to do found in this book: crosswords, fill-in-the-gaps, dialogues, etc. I also add more grammar elements onto the texts for the more advanced students. I heartily recommend this book to all those taking their first steps in the Arabic language, those who know a bit more, those teaching them and anyone pre-GCSE. A fun, well-made book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
This book is by far the best Arabic course that I have seen, and I have tried quite a few. It is fun and easy to use and understand. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent
best book for a beginner in arabic language. very comprehensive and user friendly.enjoy the language of the holy quran.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great beginners guide
This book is simplistic and yet manages to capture the basics of Arabic with its user-friendly format. Read more
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I find this course too hard for beginners to learn arabic.
I'll be searching for somehting alternative
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If all self-study books where as good as this one learning languages would be a piece of cake, all that would be required is time. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best starting point to learn to understand Arabic!!
For anyone who wants to learn to understand, speak and/or write Arabic, I would happily say this Book+CD pack is the best package you could buy. Read more
Published 6 months ago by AceOfHearts

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, definitely worth buying
I purchased this book for an Arabic class I was attending and found that it works very well in class, as a useful resource, and at home where I can continue to learn on my own... Read more
Published 12 months ago by firiaz

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
I would just like to add my own enthusiastic review of this wonderful Mastering Arabic Course.

I'm currently on Unit 10 -- who'd have thought that I'd reach the... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant & Easy!
I bought this book and i have only done 3 chapters and i cannot believe how much i know already! This book and cd set is amazing. Read more
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