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

by Jane Wightwick (Author), Mahmoud Gaafar (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

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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 (25 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 595,672 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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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35 of 35 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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21 of 21 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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17 of 17 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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