Arabic for Dummies - 3rd Edition by Amine Bouchentouf (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Start reading and speaking Arabic

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!

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.