The Olive Tree Dictionary: A Transliterated Dictionary of Conversational Eastern Arabic - Hardcover

Elihay, J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9657397065 ISBN 13: 9789657397060

Publisher: Minerva Publishing House, 2007

Synopsis

The Olive Tree Dictionary translates from Arabic to English and contains an English Arabic Index. The Dictionary contains 784 pages 9,000 entries, 17,000 phrases and an index of 14,000 English words. The Olive Tree Dictionary helps English speakers to unlock the beauty and mystery of the Arabic language. Until the creation of this unique publication, the challenge of mastering Arabic script has prevented many from communicating with native Arabic speakers. Utilizing an inimitable and innovative method, Arabic words are organized phonetically according to their English verbalizations. Whether your purpose is work or leisure, all entries in the dictionary are fully transliterated and easy-to-read and to use. Each item contains a modern up-to-date translation that includes at least one sentence demonstrating its correct pronunciation and usage. The author, J. Elihay, has published numerous works and helped thousands of non-Arabs learn and actually speak colloquial Arabic. Although the dictionary focuses on Eastern Arabic dialects, (Jordanian, Syrian, Lebanese, and Palestinian Arabic) it is a relevant and valuable work for all those interested in learning Arabic. The dictionary s emblem, the Levant and the Olive Tree, signifies peace. In some small measure, the Olive Tree Dictionary contributes towards bridging the gap of understanding between English and Arabic speakers.

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Synopsis:

The Olive Tree Dictionary will help English speakers unlock the mystery and beauty of the Arabic language. Until now mastering Arabic script has prevented many from speaking and understanding the language. Utilizing a unique and innovative method, Arabic words are looked up phonetically in English. The dictionary is fully transliterated and there are no Arabic letters in it. Each entry contains a modern, up-to-date translation that includes at least one sentence demonstrating correct conversational usage. The author, J. Elihay, has devoted his life to studying and teaching colloquial Arabic. Although born in France, he has spent the last 50 years living in the Middle East (in Beirut, Jaffa, Galilee and Jerusalem), where he has helped thousands of non-Arabs learn Arabic. He has published complete spoken-Arabic courses for French and Hebrew speakers, a French-Arabic dictionary and a Hebrew-Arabic dictionary, all of which, like this dictionary, use transliteration as an aid to pronunciation. The Olive Tree Dictionary - which comprises 780 pages, 9,000 entries, 17,000 phrases and an index of 14,000 English words - is his most recent project. Here, as in his earlier works, his down-to-earth approach to language and his extensive learning have produced a user-friendly dictionary which will provide both the learner and the more advanced speaker with a comprehensive vocabulary of words and phrases. Named after the symbol of the Levant region, the Olive Tree and its branches symbolize Peace. In some small measure The Olive Tree Dictionary makes a contribution towards building bridges of understanding between English and Arabic speakers.

About this edition

• Publisher: Minerva Publishing House
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 9657397065
• ISBN 13: 9789657397060
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 784
• Editor: Golani A.