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An edition of Arabic for dummies (2006)

Arabic for dummies

1st ed.
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  • 1 Currently reading

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 dialectsBasic Arabic skills are extremely useful for anyone traveling to, doing business in, or serving in the Middle EastIt is the language in which the Koran is writtenThere is a rich, centuries-old literary tradition in ArabicArabic 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 transliterationThe history of the language and information on classical Arabic and its dialectsHow to make small talk and make yourself understood when dining, shopping, or traveling around townHow to communicate on the phone and in business conversationsHandy words and phrases for dealing with money, directions, hotels, transportation, and emergenciesArabic culture and etiquette, including ten things you should never do in Arabic countriesThe 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.Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included.

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Wiley Pub., For Dummies
Language
English
Pages
368

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Arabic for dummies
2006, Wiley Pub., For Dummies
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Arabic For Dummies
2006, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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Edition Notes

LC copy has damaged CD-ROM.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Published in
Indianapolis, IN
Genre
Textbooks for foreign speakers

Classifications

Library of Congress
PJ6307 .B677 2006, PJ6111

The Physical Object

Pagination
xiv, 368 p. :
Number of pages
368

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL17846617M
Internet Archive
arabicfordummies0000bouc
ISBN 10
0471772704
ISBN 13
9780471772705
LCCN
2006920607
Library Thing
933202
Goodreads
661199

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