Arabic For Dummies helps readers start speaking Modern Standard Arabic in no time. Whether you’re a student, traveler, or work in business or government, you’ll find this title to be packed with practical lessons, cultural facts, and handy references.
Inside, you’ll find guidance on basic grammar, as well as the necessary vocabulary to make introductions and greetings, use proper etiquette, make small talk, make transportation arrangements, order food and beverages, ask directions, deal with money, shop, access recreation, and handle an emergency.
Features new and revised content
Offers a revamped, user-friendly design to both pedagogy and organization
Includes expanded coverage of grammar, verb conjugations, and pronunciations
Get free access to conversational audio tracks online
If you want to start speaking Arabic, this go-to book is packed with practical instruction, cultural facts, and handy references you won’t want to be without!
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Grasp grammar and pronunciation
Find practical lessons, cultural facts, and handy references
Find FREE conversational audio tracks online
Learn the basics of Arabic
If you want to start speaking Arabic, this go-to book is packed with practical instruction, cultural facts, and handy references you won’t want to be without! Inside, you’ll find guidance on basic grammar, as well as the necessary vocabulary to make introductions and greetings, use proper etiquette, make small talk, make transportation arrangements, order food and beverages, ask directions, deal with money, shop, access recreation, and handle an emergency.
Inside…
Explore the alphabet
Talk like a local
Ask simple questions
Chat about your family
Comment on the weather
Discover the number system
Talk about days and months
From the Back Cover
Grasp grammar and pronunciation
Find practical lessons, cultural facts, and handy references
Find FREE conversational audio tracks online
Learn the basics of Arabic
If you want to start speaking Arabic, this go-to book is packed with practical instruction, cultural facts, and handy references you won’t want to be without! Inside, you’ll find guidance on basic grammar, as well as the necessary vocabulary to make introductions and greetings, use proper etiquette, make small talk, make transportation arrangements, order food and beverages, ask directions, deal with money, shop, access recreation, and handle an emergency.
Inside…
Explore the alphabet
Talk like a local
Ask simple questions
Chat about your family
Comment on the weather
Discover the number system
Talk about days and months
About the Author
Amine Bouchentouf is a native Arabic speaker from Morocco. He helped launch a year-round Arabic department at Middlebury College in Vermont, expanding upon the pre-existing, well-regarded Arabic Summer Program. He also designs, structures, and teaches beginner, intermediate, and advanced courses through the ABC Language Exchange Program in New York.