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Book Title
Alif Baa: Introduction to Arabic Letters and Sounds (Al-kitaab Ar
ISBN
9781589016323

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Georgetown University Press
ISBN-10
1589016327
ISBN-13
9781589016323
eBay Product ID (ePID)
103054259

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
Arabic
Publication Name
Alif Baa : Introduction to Arabic Letters and Sounds, Third Edition, Student's Edition
Subject
Arabic
Publication Year
2019
Features
Revised, Revised Edition
Type
Language Course
Author
Mahmoud Al-Batal, Kristen Brustad, Abbas Al-Tonsi
Subject Area
Foreign Language Study
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight
23.2 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number
3
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2009-024933
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
Along with teaching the alphabet, this book prompts the students to start producing the language at the novice level, also from the first chapter.
Grade From
College Freshman
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
492/.78
Grade To
College Graduate Student
Synopsis
Offers an introduction to Arabic letters and sounds, English-speaking students will find an innovative integration of colloquial and formal Arabic. This book provides learners with all the material necessary to learn the sounds of Arabic, write its letters, and begin speaking Arabic, interactive, self-correcting exercises to enhance learning., E-Textbooks are now available to purchase or rent through VitalSource.com! Please visit VitalSource for more information on pricing and availability. As of January 1, 2021, Smart Sparrow Companion Websites are no longer available for any of our textbook programs. New companion websites are coming soon, and will be hosted by Lingco. Instructors may sample the new companion websites now by visiting GUPTextbooks.com/companionwebsites.The full websites will be available for fall 2021 course adoption. Homework exercises are included in the textbook. Print answer keys are available for purchase through GUP. Ebook answer keys are available on the GUP website and VitalSource.com. Alif Baa is the first volume of the best-selling Al-Kitaab Arabic Language Program, now in its third edition. In this edition of Alif Baa: Introduction to Arabic Letters and Sounds , English-speaking students will use the integrated method of learning colloquial and formal (spoken and written) Arabic together. Alif Baa provides learners with all the material necessary to learn the sounds of Arabic, write its letters, and begin speaking Arabic. NEW: Audio and video content needed to complete the homework exercises is available to stream online for free on AlKitaabTextbook.com. (Note: DVDs that once featured the audio and video are now obsolete and no longer included in the books.) FEATURES * Four-color design throughout the book features over 100 illustrations and photographs* Gives learners and instructors color-coded options for the variety of language they wish to learn in speaking: Egyptian, Levantine, or formal Arabic (MSA)* Introduces over 200 basic vocabulary words in all three forms of spoken and written Arabic side by side, including expressions for polite social interaction, and activates them in interactive homework exercises and classroom groupwork* Includes video dialogues in Egyptian and Levantine, filmed in Cairo and Damascus, streaming on AlKitaabTextbook.com* Includes video footage of an Arabic calligrapher, capsules on Arabic culture, and images of street signs from Morocco, Egypt, and Lebanon, streaming on AlKitaabTextbook.com* Includes English-Arabic and Arabic-English glossaries Alif Baa provides the essential first 20-25 contact (classroom) hours of the Al-Kitaab Arabic Language Program, accompanied by 40-50 homework hours. Students who complete Alif Baa should reach a novice-intermediate to novice-high level of proficiency. Instructors may request complimentary print or digital Teacher's Edition exam or desk copies, which include the answer key. To request access to any of the Teacher's Edition Vital Source eTextbooks, instructors may visit VitalSource.com and select "Faculty Sampling" in the upper right corner. Please note: While answer keys are sold separately from the Student's Edition, the corresponding answer key is included in the Teacher's Edition., The best-selling Alif Baa is the first volume of the Al-Kitaab Arabic language program and is now available in a new third edition. In this new version of the introduction to Arabic letters and sounds, English-speaking students will find an innovative integration of colloquial and formal (spoken and written) Arabic. Together, the book and new companion website provide learners with all the material necessary to learn the sounds of Arabic, write its letters, and begin speaking Arabic, including interactive, self-correcting exercises to enhance learning. The companion website also gives instructors additional online grading options. It features: four-color design throughout the book features over 100 illustrations and photographs; gives learners and instructors color-coded options for the variety of language they wish to learn in speaking: Egyptian, Levantine, or formal Arabic (MSA); introduces over 200 basic vocabulary words in all three forms of spoken and written Arabic side by side, including expressions for polite social interaction, and activates them in interactive homework exercises and classroom groupwork; includes video dialogues in Egyptian and Levantine, filmed in Cairo and Damascus; Includes video footage of an Arabic calligrapher, capsules on Arabic culture, and images of street signs from Morocco, Egypt, and Lebanon; includes new English-Arabic and Arabic-English glossaries, searchable in the companion website., The best-selling Alif Baa is the first volume of the Al-Kitaab Arabic language program and is now available in a new third edition. In this new version of the introduction to Arabic letters and sounds, English-speaking students will find an innovative integration of colloquial and formal (spoken and written) Arabic. Together, the book and new companion website provide learners with all the material necessary to learn the sounds of Arabic, write its letters, and begin speaking Arabic, including interactive, self-correcting exercises to enhance learning. The companion website also gives instructors additional online grading options. FEATURES - Four-color design throughout the book features over 100 illustrations and photographs - Gives learners and instructors color-coded options for the variety of language they wish to learn in speaking: Egyptian, Levantine, or formal Arabic (MSA) - Introduces over 200 basic vocabulary words in all three forms of spoken and written Arabic side by side, including expressions for polite social interaction, and activates them in interactive homework exercises and classroom groupwork - Includes video dialogues in Egyptian and Levantine, filmed in Cairo and Damascus - Includes video footage of an Arabic calligrapher, capsules on Arabic culture, and images of street signs from Morocco, Egypt, and Lebanon - Includes new English-Arabic and Arabic-English glossaries, searchable in the companion website - Textbook includes a convenient DVD with the basic audio and video materials (no interactive exercises) for offline study that will play in iTunes and compatible MP3 players - New companion website (sold separately)--alkitaabtextbook.com--features a fully integrated set of interactive exercises with all the video and audio materials and additional online course management and grading options for teachers Alif Baa provides the essential first 20-25 contact (classroom) hours of the Al-Kitaab program, accompanied by 40-50 homework hours. Students who complete Alif Baa should reach a novice-intermediate to novice-high level of proficiency. Companion Website Minimum System Requirements: Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 98, NT, 2000, ME, XP, Vista, 7CPU: 233MHz Pentium BasedRAM: 128MBDISPLAY:1024x768, color displayBROWSER: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher, or Firefox version 3.0 or higherCONNECTION SPEED: A high-speed connection with throughput of 256 Kbps or more is recommended to use audio and video components.EQUIPMENT: You will need speakers or a headset to listen to audio and video components.PLUG-INS: You must have the latest version of Adobe Flash Player. Macintosh OS: Mac OSXCPU: 233MHz Power MacintoshRAM: 128MBDISPLAY:1024x768, color displayBROWSER: Firefox version 3.0 or higher, or Sarari 3.0 or higherCONNECTION SPEED: A high-speed connection with throughput of 256 Kbps or more is recommended to use audio and video components. EQUIPMENT: You will need speakers or a headset to listen to audio and video components.PLUG-INS: You must have the latest version of Adobe Flash Player.
LC Classification Number
PJ6123.B78 2010

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