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Georgetown Classics in Arabic Languages and Linguistics Ser.: Formal Spoken Arabic Basic Course with MP3 Files : Second Edition by David J. Mehall and Karin C. Ryding (2005, Trade Paperback, Revised edition)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherGeorgetown University Press
ISBN-101589010604
ISBN-139781589010604
eBay Product ID (ePID)46017654
Product Key Features
Number of Pages400 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameFormal Spoken Arabic Basic Course with Mp3 Files : Second Edition
SubjectArabic
Publication Year2005
FeaturesRevised, Revised Edition
TypeLanguage Course
Subject AreaForeign Language Study
AuthorDavid J. Mehall, Karin C. Ryding
SeriesGeorgetown Classics in Arabic Languages and Linguistics Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight24.5 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width7 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2005-040093
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"This book fills a significant gap in teaching spoken Arabic as a foreign language."--Language, reviewing a previous edition or volume "A well-designed Arabic text that will enrich Arabic instruction in the United States. It represents a bold attempt at addressing a pedagogical problem arising from the diglossic situation in the Arab world."--Al-Arabiyya Journal, reviewing a previous edition or volume "Goes a long way toward bridging the gap between Arabic Colloquial Dialects at the one end of the spectrum and Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) at the other end, and with the addition of a number of key Levantine Colloquial vocabulary items, it allows learners who have a certain expertise in MSA to make use of that expertise appropriately and effectively as they pursue their daily lives in the Middle East."--Gerald E. Lampe, deputy director of the National Foreign Language Center and president of the American Association of Teachers of Arabic "This revised edition is sound in approach and cultural content; it enables academicians and professionals alike to acquire a spoken vernacular that transcends the boundaries of diverse Arabic dialects while carefully overcoming localisms--thanks to the authors classroom-tested and adaptable materials and masterful approach that seamlessly weaves commonalities among spoken dialects into one learnable language variety."--Mohssen Esseesy, assistant professor and coordinator, Arabic Program, George Washington University "Karin Rydings Formal Spoken Arabic is a milestone in the teaching of spoken Arabic, the only book of its kind. This textbook presents the Arabic used for a wide range of situations--an intermediate variety between spoken colloquial Arabic and the written language. It addresses the critical need for communicating across dialects and can be used anywhere in the Arabic-speaking world."--Margaret Nydell, director of graduate studies in Arabic, Georgetown University, Goes a long way toward bridging the gap between Arabic Colloquial Dialects at the one end of the spectrum and Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) at the other end, and with the addition of a number of key Levantine Colloquial vocabulary items, it allows learners who have a certain expertise in MSA to make use of that expertise appropriately and effectively as they pursue their daily lives in the Middle East.
Grade FromCollege Freshman
IllustratedYes
Grade ToCollege Graduate Student
Dewey Decimal492.7/83421
Table Of ContentContents of the MP3 Files Arabic Research at Georgetown University Preface Preface to the first edition Acknowledgements to the second edition Introduction Teachers Notes Students Notes LESSON ONE: HEADS OF STATE LESSON TWO: CITIES AND COUNTRIES LESSON THREE: OFFICIAL TITLES LESSON FOUR: GEOGRAPHY LESSON FIVE: SYSTEMS OF GOVERNMENT LESSON SIX: REVIEW LESSON SEVEN: GEOGRAPHY II LESSON EIGHT: LOST LUGGAGE LESSON NINE: GETTING ACQUAINTED LESSON TEN: ESTABLISHING COMMON GROUND LESSON ELEVEN: SEEKING AND GIVING INFORMATION LESSON TWELVE: PERSONAL NEEDS AND FAMILY LESSON THIRTEEN: REVIEW LESSON FOURTEEN: HANDLING A PROBLEM LESSON FIFTEEN: EATING OUT LESSON SIXTEEN: BARGAINING AND BUYING Arabic-English Glossary English-Arabic Glossary Appendix 1: Names of the Months and Months of the Islamic Calendar Appendix 2: Summary Verb List by Form and Verbal Noun
SynopsisThis 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 StateCities and CountriesOfficial TitlesGeographySystems of GovernmentLost LuggageGetting AcquaintedEstablishing Common GroundSeeking and Giving InformationPersonal Needs and FamilyHandling ProblemsEating OutBargaining and Buying, 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, 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., 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 Related Sites: Audio Files [zipped folder] http://press.georgetown.edu/georgetown/instructors_manuals
LC Classification NumberPJ6111.R933 2005
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