Practice Makes Perfect Arabic Vocabulary

Author: Jane Wightwick
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 007175640X
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 209

Book Description
Go beyond Marhaba and add thousands of words and expressions to your Arabic vocabulary To communicate comfortably in Arabic, you need easy access to a variety of words and expressions. In Practice Makes Perfect: Arabic Vocabulary you get the tools you need to expand your lexicon and sharpen your speaking and writing skills. And how do you do this? PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE! Each chapter of this comprehensive book focuses on a theme, such as family, food, or travel, so you can build your language skills in a systematic manner. As you lay the foundation for a burgeoning vocabulary, you will be able to weave your way in and out of English and Arabic to gain the confidence you need to communicate with ease. Practice Makes Perfect: Arabic Vocabulary offers you: Thousands of new words and expressions More than 250 fun exercises Handy cultural and social tips and an insight into Arab life An answer key to gauge your comprehension With help from this book, you can easily communicate in Arabic about: Education, careers, and skills * Vacations and adventures * Culture, society, and traditions * Cooking and recipes * Your neighborhood and home * Your family and friends * Environmental issues * Crime, justice, and politics . . . and much more

Practice Makes Perfect: Arabic Verb Tenses

Author: Jane Wightwick
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 007175637X
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 305

Book Description
Practice your way to Arabic fluency Practice Makes Perfect: Arabic Verb Tenses goes beyond other verb books to coach you in when and why verb tenses are used. You will find clear and concise explanations that pinpoint why specific tenses work in given situations as well as tons of engaging examples and numerous skill-building exercises. Combine those features with the renowned Practice Makes Perfect format and you have the ideal reference/workbook to learn to speak and write Arabic with fluency. Inside you'll find: Example sentences that illustrate and clarify each grammatical point A variety of exercises for practice with an answer key for instant feedback and reference Practical and high-frequency vocabulary used throughout

Practice Makes Perfect Arabic Pronouns and Prepositions

Author: Otared Haidar
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071759743
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 207

Book Description
Master Arabic pronouns and prepositions quickly and easily The only way to build your skills in a second language is to practice, practice, practice. Following the successful Practice Makes Perfect approach, this book gives you clear explanations and all the tools you need to learn Arabic pronouns and prepositions. A valuable resource for advanced beginning– to intermediate-level Arabic learners, Practice Makes Perfect: Arabic Pronouns and Prepositions enables you to: Successfully grasp Arabic pronoun and preposition usage Review and compare different types of pronouns and prepositions Build your language skills with hundreds of exercises With the help of many everyday examples, this book takes the mystery out of pronouns and prepositions and gets you on your way to communicating in Arabic with confidence! Master these key topics and boost your Arabic language skills: Possessive pronouns * Subject pronouns * Demonstrative pronouns * Separate and inseparable pronouns * Prepositional phrases

A Reference Grammar of Modern Standard Arabic

Author: Karin C. Ryding
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 113944333X
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 734

Book Description
A Reference Grammar of Modern Standard Arabic is a comprehensive handbook on the structure of Arabic. Keeping technical terminology to a minimum, it provides a detailed yet accessible overview of Modern Standard Arabic in which the essential aspects of its phonology, morphology and syntax can be readily looked up and understood. Accompanied by extensive carefully-chosen examples, it will prove invaluable as a practical guide for supporting students' textbooks, classroom work or self-study, and will also be a useful resource for scholars and professionals wishing to develop an understanding of the key features of the language. Grammar notes are numbered for ease of reference, and a section is included on how to use an Arabic dictionary, as well as helpful glossaries of Arabic and English linguistic terms and a useful bibliography. Clearly structured and systematically organised, this book is set to become the standard guide to the grammar of contemporary Arabic.

Arabic Verbs & Essentials of Grammar, 2E

Author: Jane Wightwick
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071596038
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
Features brand-new “Top 300” verb index Includes language tables that enable quick and easy reference Examples using contemporary language provide a sense of real-life situations

Build Your Arabic Vocabulary with Audio CD, Second Edition

Author: Haroon Shirwani
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN: 9780071742931
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
Don’t sound dumb in Dubai--here's a fast-and-easy way to learning everyday Arabic Build Your Arabic Vocabulary helps you learn 1,000 key words, written in Arabic script and grouped thematically in 20 main categories ranging from home to leisure and the media. You get fascinating examples of Arabic as it is used everyday in the Middle East. You can also track your progress with engaging exercises and activities. This book includes: Hundreds of bilingual flashcards to help you remember your new vocabulary Modern examples of how the language is used. Fun and engaging exercises: matching Arabic words to pictures, crossword puzzles, word searches, guiding writing activities A 70-minute audio CD with Arabic pronunciations for the Core Vocabulary, Further Vocabulary, and Useful Phrases in each of the 16 chapters A special section on taking exams on the Arabic language Topics include: Greetings and Basics, House and Home, Family and Friends, Character and Feelings, Shopping, Clothing and Colors, Food and Drink, Body, Health, Hobbies, Media, Weather and Environment, Local Area, Travel and Tourism, Education, Work Examination Tips and Instructions in Arabic Answers to Exercises

Intermediate Arabic For Dummies

Author: Keith Massey
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470431504
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 362

Book Description
Looking to enhance your Arabic writing skills? IntermediateArabic For Dummies gives you practical examples and usefulexercises so you can practice writing the language like a native.From vocabulary and numbers to juggling tenses, you’ll get aclear understanding of the nuances of Arabic style and usage thatwill have you writing in no time! This friendly, hands-on workbook starts with a helpful grammarreview from nouns, adjectives, and adverbs to pronouns,prepositions, and conjunctions. It presents words and examples inboth Arabic script and English transliteration. You’ll findtips for selecting the correct verbs and charts that provideconjugations of regular and irregular Arabic verbs, andend-of-chapter answer keys help you focus your studies. And, youcan practice your Arabic writing right in the book. Discover howto: Improve your written Arabic skills Understand Arabic style and usage Use numbers times and dates Read and write the Arabic alphabet Use fundamental Arabic grammar Communicate more effectively in Arabic Grasp essential differences in Arabic and English usage Join clauses and form conditional sentences Use the verbal noun and participles Write emails, personal letters, and other correspondence Conduct business effectively in Arabic Avoid common mistakes in Arabic Complete with helpful English/Arabic and Arabic/Englishdictionaries and great hints for fine-tuning your Arabic,Intermediate Arabic For Dummies is the tool you need tostart improving your Arabic writing now!

Practice Makes Perfect: English Conversation, Premium Third Edition

Author: Jean Yates
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 126046217X
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
Gain the skills needed to converse in English with confidence! Conversing comfortably in a new language can seem like a daunting task. This accessible guide will help you build the skills to communicate in English with confidence. The book is packed with crystal-clear explanations, numerous realistic examples, and dozens of engaging exercises to help you hone your conversation skills. You’ll learn how to introduce yourself, make appointments, strike up conversations, and much more. Practice Makes Perfect: English Conversation is organized around 12 units that present specific conversational situations and common, everyday scenarios. Each unit offers helpful instructions on correct pronunciation, grammar, syntax, and word usage. The exclusive McGraw-Hill Language app features streaming audio recordings of all dialogues in the book plus the answers to more than 100 exercises. Practice Makes Perfect: English Conversation will help you: • Engage in dialogues that illustrate practical conversations • Expand your English vocabulary • Get clarification of new concepts with numerous realistic examples • Reinforce your new conversational skills through extensive exercises • Test your understanding of key themes in the book • Improve your pronunciation through audio dialogs and exercises, online and via the McGraw-Hill Language app

Arabic Verbs & Essentials of Grammar, Third Edition

Author: Jane Wightwick
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 1260031004
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 161

Book Description
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The all-in-one guide to mastery of Arabic grammar Arabic Verbs & Essentials of Grammar provides an excellent introduction to the basics of Arabic if you are a beginner or a quick, thorough reference is you already have experience in the language. It offers a solid foundation of major verbal and grammatical concepts of the language, providing clear explanations of concepts and how they are similar, or very different, in Arabic and English. Each unit is devoted to one topic, so you can find what you need and get focused instruction immediately. Concise yet thorough, the explanations are supported by numerous examples to help you master the different concepts. And for those tricky verbs, Arabic Verbs & Essentials of Grammar includes a Verb Index of the most common verbs, cross-referenced with the abundant verb tables appearing throughout the book. This book will give you all this: ● Concise explanations of verbs, adjectives, pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions, and other grammar essentials ● Examples that reflect contemporary usage and real-life situations ● A high-frequency index to 400 Arabic verbs, cross-referenced to relevant sections in the book New to this edition, twelve Authors’ Tutorials that will help your understanding of the system of Arabic verb roots. These recordings are available as streaming audio through the McGraw-Hill Language Lab app.

Easy Arabic Reader

Author: Jane Wightwick
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071754032
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 225

Book Description
The bestselling Easy Reader series, with its distinctive three-part structure that leads beginners to intermediate-level comprehension, now offers Arabic - and aids learners with audio recordings of selected readings from the book freely accessible online. About the Book The highly successful Easy Reader series is based on the distinctive approach that the best way to build language skills is to start reading it. Suitable for beginners to intermediate-level learners, this book features engaging readings of progressive difficulty that allow readers to rapidly build comprehension. Review sections and comprehension questions are integrated throughout the text to reinforce what is learned through the readings. This book, divided into three parts, begins with a series of stories about an Arab-American as he takes a tour of the Middle East as a graduation present. In the second part, readers are introduced to key figures of Arab History, from Saladin, who fought the Crusades, to Said Ouita, the Moroccan Olympic runner. Finally, learners encounter adapted stories from tradition sources like the 1001 Arabian Nights, with a humorous modern slant. Complementing this bestselling series is an online component that provides a tremendous new dimension for beginning learners. A free-access website provides recordings of many of the readings contained in the book - providing learners with a perfect way to recognize unknown words and improve their pronunciation. Features Easy Reader series has excellent track record: 140,000+ copies sold of all editions. No other book on the market offers beginner-level Arabic readings. Convenient audio format allows listening online. Growing audience: study of Arabic has grown since 2000, but there are limited materials to progress beyond beginner. Progression of readings builds language skills gradually Introduces overview of rich history of Arab world Audio recordings promote stronger listening and pronunciation skills