A Brief Introduction to The Arabic Alphabet

Author: John F. Healey
Publisher: Saqi
ISBN: 0863568815
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 95

Book Description
The Arabic alphabet has a rich history, one that is closely linked with the development of culture and society in the Middle East. In this comprehensive introduction the authors trace the origins of the Arabic alphabet back to Aramaic, which also gave rise to the Hebrew and Greek alphabets. Using detailed illustrations the authors investigate early Arabic papyri and early Islamic inscriptions as well as classical Arabic scripts. John F. Healey and G. Rex Smith bring the story up to the present day by examining the practice of calligraphy, printing and computing in Arabic.

ألف باء : مدخل إلى حروف العربية وأصواتها

Author: Kristen Brustad
Publisher: Answer Key for Alif Baa
ISBN: 1589016343
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 20

Book Description
This answer key is to be used with Alif Baa: Introduction to Letters and Sounds, Third Edition. Please note that this answer key is only useful to students and teachers who are NOT using the companion website, which includes self-correcting exercises.

Beginner's Arabic Script

Author: John Mace
Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary
ISBN:
Category : Arabic alphabet
Languages : en
Pages : 180

Book Description
"An introduction to reading and writing Arabic"--Cover.

The Arabic Alphabet

Author: Nicholas Awde
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780863569548
Category : Arabic alphabet
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"This book proceeds step by step through all the letters of the Arabic alphabet, showing the sounds they stand for and how they are combined into words. Nothing essential is left out, but no unnecessary complications are added. Readers will find that progress is rapid and will be surprised at the relative ease with which they master the first steps in learning this important world language."--Publisher.

An Introduction to Modern Arabic

Author: Farhat Jacob Ziadeh
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486428703
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 316

Book Description
This guide's focus is modern literary Arabic, particularly the style employed by newspapers. Each chapter begins with a text embodying the points to be discussed, and the carefully chosen vocabulary terms are those that arise most often in spoken and written Arabic. A vocabulary list appears in the appendix.

Arabic Script

Author: Gabriele Mandel
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 188

Book Description
"An ideal book for linguists, graphic designers, and collectors of Islamic art, Arabic Script is also a handy reference for travelers who wish to become familiar with the rudiments of the alphabet."--BOOK JACKET.

A Brief Introduction to Modern Arabic Literature

Author: David Tresilian
Publisher: Saqi
ISBN: 0863568025
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
Modern Arabic literature remains little known and poorly understood despite growing curiosity among European readers. This brief introduction offers a unique overview, focusing on developments over the last fifty years. It provides a guide to the literary landscape, indicating the major landmarks in the shape of authors, ideas and debates. The picture that emerges shows that the literature of the modern Arab world, Europe's closest neighbour, is not so far from us as we are sometimes encouraged to think. A timely contribution to the dialogue between East and West, bringing modern Arabic literature into the mainstream for English-speaking readers. 'Tresilian's book is not only informative about its subject but also provides thought-provoking messages to the general reader.' -- Denys Johnson Davies Banipal

The Early Alphabet

Author: John F. Healey
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520073098
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 68

Book Description
00 In this generously illustrated book, John Healey outlines the basic principles of the early alphabet and describes the first attempts at alphabetic writing in the Semitic languages. In this generously illustrated book, John Healey outlines the basic principles of the early alphabet and describes the first attempts at alphabetic writing in the Semitic languages.

The Arabic Alphabet

Author: Zinah Alarif
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1525542680
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 33

Book Description
An abundance of appealing colours, shapes, and animals populate The Arabic Alphabet Book – an educational indulgence for children aged seven and younger. Kids will enjoy colouring these lively images so much, they might not even notice that they’re learning something along the way. Better still, the activity book offers the opportunity for independent engagement for young people. Once parents set them up with instructions, children can complete the book on their own. Along the way, they’ll improve both their fine motor skills and their understanding of the Arabic language. This enjoyable pastime will also offer non-Arabic-speaking children exposure to the language for the first time. What a fun introduction!

Gateway to Arabic

Author: Imran Hamza Alawiye
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780954083311
Category : Arabic language
Languages : en
Pages : 68

Book Description
Aimed at the beginner who has no prior knowledge of Arabic, this work begins with the first letter of the alphabet, and gradually builds up the learner's skills to a level where he or she would be able to read a passage of vocalised Arabic text. It also includes numerous copying exercises that enable students to develop a clear handwritten style.