Complete Spoken Arabic (of the Arabian Gulf): Teach Yourself (Book/CD Pack) - Hardcover

Smart, Frances

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1444105469 ISBN 13: 9781444105469

Publisher: Teach Yourself, 2016

Synopsis

Do you want to be able to understand and speak the Arabic of the Arabian Gulf confidently? All you need is this bestselling course from Teach Yourself - the most trusted brand in language learning. This course teaches the spoken Arabic of the Gulf region through everyday real-life situations that make the grammar and vocabulary easy and memorable, alongside full online audio support. To learn Modern Standard Arabic - used in writing and formal situations throughout the Arabic-speaking world - pick up a copy of Complete Arabic (9781444105469), also from Teach Yourself.

Complete Spoken Arabic (of the Arabian Gulf) is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work.

By the end of this course, you will approach Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.

Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features:

NOT GOT MUCH TIME?
One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.

AUTHOR INSIGHTS
Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.

GRAMMAR TIPS
Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding.

USEFUL VOCABULARY
Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.

DIALOGUES
Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast.

PRONUNCIATION
Don't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go.

TEST YOURSELF
Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.

TRY THIS
Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

The audio for this course is available for free on library.teachyourself.com or from the Teach Yourself Library app.

Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

About this title

Book Description:

Discover a new and effective way to learn the Arabic of the Arabian Gulf. With 14 units covering the four key skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, this bestselling course comprises a book and free online audio support.

From the Back Cover:

Complete Spoken Arabic

Do you want to undersrand and speak the Arabic of the Arabian Gulf confidently? All you need is the bestselling book from teach Yourself - the No. 1 brand in language learning. This course teaches the spoken Arabic of the Gulf region through everyday real-life situations that make grammar and vocabulary easy and memorable, with complete audio support MP3 compatible.

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Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years

Jack Smart & Frances Altorfer

Jack Smart was Lecturer in Arabic and Islamic studies at the University of Exeter before retirement.

Frances Altorfer is a modern languages teacher in secondary education.

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Flexible
Learn in your own time and at your own pace
Jargon-free
Grammar and vocabulary made easy

Time saving
Learn quickly with one- and five-minute essentials
Practical
Reinforce your learning with examples and exercises

Expert
Course devised by a world-class teacher of Spoken Arabic
Authentic
Learn everyday Spoken Arabic through real-life dialogues

Motivating
Measure your success with regular reviews of your progress
Audio (MP3 compatible)
Dialogues, vocabulary and pronunciation on a CD

£39.99/$44.99

[Pick up level indicator from Complete courses and B2 reference box:] By the end of this course you will be at B2 of the Common European Framework (CEFR) for languages: Can interact with fluency and spantaneity and produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and to explain a viewpoint.

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About this edition

• Publisher: Teach Yourself
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1444105469
• ISBN 13: 9781444105469
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 320