Short Stories in Arabic for Intermediate Learners

Author: Olly Richards
Publisher: John Murray
ISBN: 1529302544
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Arabic for Intermediate Learners has been written especially for students from low-intermediate to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? - Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary -Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently -Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability -Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' -Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including -A glossary for bolded words in each text -Full plot summary -A bilingual word list -Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Arabic for Intermediate Learners will make learning Arabic easy and enjoyable.

Arabic Stories for Language Learners

Author: Hezi Brosh
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462911714
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 259

Book Description
Arabic Stories for Language Learners--a language learning experience for beginner to intermediate students of the Arabic language. The traditional stories of a country are invaluable at providing insight into understanding the culture, history and language of a people. A great way to learn Arabic, the sixty-six stories found in Arabic Stories for Language Learners present the vocabulary and grammar used every day in Arabic-speaking countries Pulled from a wide variety of sources that have been edited and simplified for learning purposes, these stories are presented in parallel Arabic and English, facilitating language learning in the classroom and via self-study. Each story is followed by a series of questions in Arabic and English to test comprehension and encourage discussion. Online companion audio helps students of Arabic improve their pronunciation and inflection, and immerses non-students into the uniquely Arabic storytelling style. All audio content is accessible on tuttlepublishing.com/downloadable-content.

Arabic Short Stories for Complete Beginners: 30 Exciting Short Stories to Learn Korean & Grow Your Vocabulary the Fun Way

Author: My Daily Arabic
Publisher: Learn Arabic
ISBN: 9781090507686
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 80

Book Description
30 Arabic Short Stories for Complete Beginners One of the smartest ways to improve fluency is to read stories in your chosen language. Finding appropriate literature can be tough when you're just starting out, but this collection of 30 short stories is a fun and entertaining way of learning Arabic vocabulary and grammar. Each story is around 300 words, making them very quick reads without overwhelming you. Crafted for beginners, this is ideal for newcomers who are trying to approach fluency in a natural way. Rapidly Learn New Vocabulary Classes often emphasize the most proper way of speaking and writing a language, but that's rarely found with native speakers. These stories will help you learn how Arabic is commonly written and conveyed with natural dialogues and expressions. Following each story is a list of interesting words used in the story along with an English translation. No more reaching for an Arabic-to-English dictionary when encountering uncommon words. Grasp the Grammar Each story has a mixture of simple dialogue, descriptive sentences and everything in-between. This allows you to pick up how sentences are commonly written along with how to describe scenery, items and people, giving you an overall and detailed way of understanding the written language. Reading and Listening Skills Each story is only 300 words, giving you an engaging yet simple story that you can quickly read through. We also supply you with a free audio file so that you can follow along and understand how each word is said and how the sentences should be read. This is narrated by a native Arabic speaker, ensuring every inflection is correct. With this book you'll get: 30 short stories--each story just 300 words long, 110 pages 60 minutes of audio from a native Arabic speaker Their English translation after each paragraph If you want to improve your reading fluency as quickly and naturally as possible, then this book is ideal. Not only that, but each story is interesting, and you can read them in a matter of minutes.

The News in Modern Standard Arabic

Author: Ahmed ElKhodary
Publisher: Lingualism.com
ISBN: 1949650596
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
The News in Modern Standard Arabic is a much-needed stepping stone for lower-intermediate learners of Arabic who are interested in but not yet ready to tackle media Arabic. The book introduces a variety of topics that will take you beyond everyday vocabulary and help you discuss the news and express yourself intelligently in Arabic. Bonus: Download the accompanying audio tracks for free from our website. YouTuber Arabic teacher Ahmad ElKhodary presents 25 interesting news stories from around the world for reading and listening practice and discussion. The materials in this book are suitable for independent learners and those studying with the guidance of a teacher. The articles are each presented in four formats–with and without diacritics (tashkeel), as audio tracks, and in translation–to help you with your learning goals. Each unit is organized as follows: The Main Text (without tashkeel) Key Words (with a translation matching exercise) The Article (with tashkeel) Comprehension Questions Discussion Questions Expressions and Structures (a multiple-choice exercise) Answer Key (with an English translation of the article) Notes (a lined page for you to take notes at the end of each unit)

Modern Arabic Short Stories

Author: Ronak Husni
Publisher: Saqi
ISBN: 0863568866
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 235

Book Description
The stories collected here are by leading authors of the short story form in the Middle East today. In addition to works by writers already wellknown in the West, such as Idwar al-Kharrat, Fu'ad al-Takarli and Nobel Prize winner Naguib Mahfouz, the collection includes stories by key authors whose fame has hitherto been restricted to the Middle East. This bilingual reader is ideal for students of Arabic as well as lovers of literature who wish to broaden their appreciation of the work of Middle Eastern writers. The collection features stories in the original Arabic, accompanied by an English translation and a brief author biography, as well as a discussion of context and background. Each story is followed by a glossary and discussion of problematic language points.

Conversational Arabic Dialogues

Author: Touri Language Learning
Publisher: Touri Language Learning
ISBN: 1090146833
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 167

Book Description
When face-to-face with a real Arabic speaker, do you freeze? Do you fear not knowing how to ask for directions in Arabic or even worse, not know how to communicate if there’s an emergency? If your answer to any of the previous questions was ‘Yes’, then this book is for you! If there’s anything more challenging than learning the grammar rules of a new language, it’s knowing what to say and having the courage to speak with confidence. We know how you feel - You always try to avoid making embarrassing mistakes or not getting your message through correctly, but it will happen anyway. ‘How do I get out of this situation?’, You may ask yourself, but have yet to find a straight-forward answer. Until now. We have compiled 50 Arabic Stories along with their translations, providing new Arabic speakers with the necessary tools to begin effectively studying how to set a meeting, how to check into a hotel and even what to say during an emergency! Our Arabic dialogues get straight to the point saving you precious time. There’s no benefit learning words and phrases you will never actually use! If you want to learn Arabic quickly and have a ton of fun along the way, obviously, this book is for you! How Conversational Arabic Dialogues works: • Each new chapter will have a fresh, new story between two or more people who wish to solve a common, day-to-day problem that you will most likely experience in real life. • A Arabic version of the conversation will take place first, followed by an English translation. This ensures that you fully understood just what it was that they were saying! • Before and after the main section of the book, we shall provide you with an introduction and conclusion that will offer you important strategies, tips and tricks to allow you to get the absolute most out of this learning material. • That’s about it! Simple, useful and incredibly helpful; you will NOT need another conversational Arabic book once you have started reading and studying this one! Focus on getting from zero to conversationally fluent, so you can: -Travel or live in any Arabic speaking country without relying on Google Translate -Join Arabic conversations with your Arabic speaking coworkers, friends, or family members -Date Arabic-speakers without embarrassing yourself -Stop getting passed over for jobs or promotions for less-qualified people who are bilingual We want you to feel confident while learning Arabic; after all, there should never be a language barrier stopping you from traveling around the world and expanding your social circles! So look no further! Grab your copy of Conversational Arabic Dialogues and start learning Arabic right now!

Arabiyyat al-Naas (Part One)

Author: Munther Younes
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135010846
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 475

Book Description
‘Arabiyyat al-Naas (Part One) offers a groundbreaking introduction to Arabic as it is written and spoken by native speakers. It combines a progressive and rigorous grounding in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) – the form employed for reading, writing and formal speaking – with an innovative integration of the spoken Levantine variety used in everyday situations in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine. Introducing the two simultaneously ‘Arabiyyat al Naas (Part One) uses each in its proper context: Levantine for conversations and MSA for reading and writing activities. In this way, the course efficiently prepares students for the practical realities of learning and "living" Arabic today. Features include: 21 theme-based units covering all the core topics expected in a first-year Arabic course, such as countries, clothes, colors, family and professions a broad range of stimulating activities and exercises fostering active engagement with the course and the development of comprehension and communication skills comprehensively covers the 5 Cs: communication, culture, connections, comparisons and communities free downloadable resources filmed on location in Jordan, presenting over 40 videos and incorporating a wide variety of entertaining and realistic scenarios a free companion website (www.routledge.com/cw/younes) offering a wealth of additional instructor and student resources, including a teacher’s guide, an introduction to the letters and sounds of Arabic (with audiovisual aid and writing demonstrations), audio recordings of songs and listening passages, video clips, sample tests, an answer key and language games clear explanations of grammatical structures and concepts as they occur in the reading and listening materials to encourage progressive learning and active interaction with the text a user-friendly and vibrant full colour text design, richly illustrated throughout with over 200 illustrations and photographs songs with simple lyrics tied to the themes of the course to help advance vocabulary acquisition and understanding of basic grammatical structures. Written by a dynamic author team and tested over a number of years at Cornell University, ‘Arabiyyat al-Naas (Part One) will be an essential resource for students beginning to learn Arabic. While primarily designed for classroom use, the accessibility of the course and website also renders it highly suitable for independent study. The materials are designed to bring students from the novice low level to the intermediate low level on the ACTFL scale (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages), and from A1 to A2/B1 on the CEFR scale (Common European Framework Reference). This volume is the first in an exciting three-part series of Arabic textbooks which together provide a complete three-year undergraduate language program.

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

A Reader of Modern Arabic Short Stories

Author: Sabry Hafez
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228

Book Description
This is a key study text for students of Arabic language and literature.

650 Idioms and Proverbial Phrases in Modern Standard Arabic

Author: Lamia Jamal-Aldin
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000454878
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 343

Book Description
650 Idioms and Proverbial Phrases in Modern Standard Arabic is the ideal tool for learners of Arabic who wish to improve their knowledge and comprehension of Arabic language and culture and make their language more expressive and idiomatic. Including over 650 idiomatic expressions found in contemporary Arabic, this book is divided into two parts. Part I lists the idioms alphabetically for ease of use, providing English equivalents and a range of illustrative example sentences to show how the idioms are used in different contexts. The idioms are chosen based on frequency of use in written Arabic as well as oral speech, in Arabic literature and mass media. Part II includes 30 practice exercises structured around original texts which include the idioms covered in Part I. These practice exercises encourage students to review the meanings of idioms while improving their reading skills and familiarity with various text genres. Designed to be comprehensive, accurate, and easy to use, the book reflects the daily use of Arabic and draws on real and authentic use of the language. Suitable for use as a textbook or reader, this is an ideal resource for students at CEFR level B1 to C2 or Intermediate-High to Advanced-High on the ACTFL proficiency scale.