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Date: 02 Jan 2006
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Subject:Formal Spoken Arabic with MP3, 2nd Edition

Title: Formal Spoken Arabic Basic Course w/MP3 files, 2nd Edition
Series Title: Georgetown Classics in Arabic Language and Linguistics  
Series

Publication Year: 2005
Publisher: Georgetown University Press
	   http://www.press.georgetown.edu
	

Book URL: http://press.georgetown.edu/detail.html?id=1589011066


Author: Karin C. Ryding, Georgetown University
Author: David Mehall, University of Maryland

Paperback: ISBN: 1589010604 Pages: 400 Price: U.S. $ 39.95 Comment: w/ 
MP3 Files


Abstract:

This new edition, updated and with additional exercises, equips those  
who
work, travel, and study in Arab countries with an educated form of  
spoken
Arabic that functions flexibly in the face of various regional  
colloquial
variants in the Arab world.

Because the Arabic language has a number of very different spoken
vernaculars, being able to speak and be understood in all Arab countries
has become a challenge for English speakers. Ryding and Mehall have
designed a course that teaches a standardized variant of spoken  
Arabic that
is close to, but more natural than, the literary Modern Standard Arabic.

With a non-grammar-based approach, this book fosters communicative
competence in Arabic on all levels and develops speaking proficiency
without abandoning Arabic script. It has proven to be clear,  
effective, and
relevant to the needs of Americans living and working in the Arab East.
Task-based lessons feature basic dialogues between Americans and Arabs,
explanations of new structures, vocabulary expansion, and exercises; and
provide gradual access to the sounds and script of Arabic by emphasizing
listening and reading comprehension first, then slowly adding oral
exercises and activities until the student has achieved basic  
proficiency.

Not intended for self-instruction for beginners, Formal Spoken Arabic  
Basic
Course with MP3 Files assumes some previous knowledge of Modern Standard
Arabic, Arabic script and phonology, and previous or simultaneous
instruction in orthography. This new edition includes a CD of MP3 audio
exercises that are keyed to the text and drill students on listening and
speaking.


Lessons cover topics including:

Heads of State

Cities and Countries

Official Titles

Geography

Systems of Government

Lost Luggage

Getting Acquainted

Establishing Common Ground

Seeking and Giving Information

Personal Needs and Family

Handling Problems

Eating Out

Bargaining and Buying

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