Essential Arabic - (Essential Phrasebook and Dictionary) by Fethi Mansouri (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

This portable, user-friendly Arabic language guide, phrasebook and dictionary is the most accessible and affordable way to learn Arabic before and during your trip.

If you only want to purchase one Arabic language book--Essential Arabic is the way to go. Part of Tuttle Publishing's Essential Series, it is an excellent first introduction and beginner guide to the language of the Arab world and is also designed as an Arabic phrasebook, making it the most versatile Arabic language learning tool on the market.

Perfect for business people or tourist traveling to the Middle East or for students who want to supplement their learning, this book's easy indexing feature allows it to act as an Arabic phrasebook or as an English-Arabic dictionary. A clever "point to" feature allows you to simply point to a phrase translated in Arabic without the need to say a single word. You will soon find yourself turning to Essential Arabic again and again when visiting the Arab world and working or interacting with Arabic speakers.

In this book you will find:

• Over 1500 practical sentences for everyday use.
• A glossary of over 200 terms and expressions.
• Extensive information about Arabic grammar and pronunciation.
• Latest Arabic vocabulary and Arabic phrases for smartphones, social media and more.

This beginner Arabic language book will help you to quickly and easily learn Arabic. Your ability to read Arabic, write Arabic, speak Arabic, and comprehend Arabic will be vastly improved without having to take an entire Arabic language class. Other titles in this bestselling series of phrasebooks include: Essential Japanese, Essential Chinese, Essential Korean, Essential Tagalog, and Essential Arabic.

From the Back Cover

Start to converse in Arabic!

Essential Arabic shares the practical language of common interactions, presented in a way thatAEs clear, concise, accessible and enjoyable.

In Essential Arabic youAEll find

o Fundamental language for meeting people, starting conversations, and asking and replying to questions

o Over 2000 essential sentences arranged by frequency of use

o A glossary of 2000 entries to ensure that the right word is always at your fingertips

o Language covering the essentials of travel to help visitors navigate the basics of arranging lodging, eating out, dealing with transportation and emergencies, and more

o Basic grammar and pronunciation guide to help you to start speaking Arabic right away

o Information on customs and courtesy help you interact with ease

Whether youAEre a novice speaker or have some experience with the language, Essential Arabic is the handy tool youAEll refer to again and again.

About the Author

Dr. Fethi Mansouri lectures in Middle Eastern Language & Culture Studies at Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia. He has published many books on foreign language pedagogy and multicultural education.