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Provides an easy-to-understand, practical guide to Arabic script. Explains the basic letter shapes, the combinations of letters, and different writing methods.--From publisher's description.
The Middle East and other Arabic-speaking regions are of central importance in the world today. This handy booklet, designed to be carried in one's pocket, presents the basics of reading and understanding Arabic script. It begins with an introduction to the alphabet and the pronunciation of Arabic characters. The book also features the rules of reading and writing the language, including reading direction, consonant-vowel elisions, and, of course, letter linkages or ligatures, notoriously the most difficult aspect of the script to learn. It is an essential tool for travelers, businesspeople, and military personnel in the Middle East and other places where Arabic is spoken.
Introduces the learner to a range of Arabic vocabulary grouped according to subject, including items within the home and school, animals, shapes, fruit and vegetables, and others. This work also provides learners with a basic knowledge of Arabic grammar, enabling them to take their first steps in understanding and using non-verbal sentences.
Now learning non-Roman-alphabet languages is as easy as A-B-C! Read and Write Arabic Script will help you read and write simple Arabic. This book is a step-by-step introduction to the script that will enable you to read Arabic signs, notices, advertisements and headlines. Even if you think learning the script is a daunting prospect, this book will make it simple. The alphabet is introduced in stages and there's lots of practice of each new character before the next one is introduced. There are plenty of example words and phrases that are seen everywhere in any Arabic-speaking environment so you can familiarize yourself with the most common signs and directions. By the end of the book, you will be reading and writing simple Arabic with confidence and be prepared for your next trip to the Middle East or further study of the language. Features: One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started Author insights for lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author’s many years of experience Useful vocabulary, easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking Extra online articles at teachyourself.com to give a richer understanding of the Arabic-speaking culture
"An ideal book for linguists, graphic designers, and collectors of Islamic art, Arabic Script is also a handy reference for travelers who wish to become familiar with the rudiments of the alphabet."--BOOK JACKET.
"This book proceeds step by step through all the letters of the Arabic alphabet, showing the sounds they stand for and how they are combined into words. Nothing essential is left out, but no unnecessary complications are added. Readers will find that progress is rapid and will be surprised at the relative ease with which they master the first steps in learning this important world language."--Publisher.
An exceptionally clear and accessible reference and workbook for anyone who wants to learn Arabic Easy Arabic Grammar is both a handy grammar reference and a primer/workbook for beginning to intermediate-level students of Arabic. Clear structural explanations and practice activities make it a perfect companion for formal language classes as well as any self-teaching course.
If you are here, that means you've made the right decision. Studying a foreign language must start with the alphabet. This book will guide you and teach you to write your first Arabic letter the easiest, and importantly THE RIGHT WAY. Arabic writing can be confusing when you are a complete beginner and don't know what form of the letter you have to write, that's why this book has come out to teach you the differences between the forms of the Arabic letters (Isolated, Initial, Medial or Final letters). Every letter of the alphabet is accompanied by small arrows to show you the writing path so you can follow, that way the writing will be so simple and understandable. What you will get: 28 Letters ʾalif to yāʾ Learn the whole alphabet. Big and clear examples that show you how to write letters by following arrows. Isolated, Initial, Medial, and Final form for every letter of the alphabet Enough room to write and practice. Large print pages: 8.5 x 11-inch sized pages, for easy viewing, and a great writing experience. Scroll up and click on the "Add to Cart" button and start your Arabic Learning Journey. *This book is designed for all ages but we don't recommend it for toddlers as it doesn't contain any eye-catchy colors or images
ARABIC CALLIGRAPHY MADE EASY 'Arabic Calligraphy Made Easy' is the first of the 7-book children s series 'Medinah Arabic Course for Children'. The others being three textbooks, and three workbooks. It has been developed, modified, improved and tested over a period of several years to make it as suitable as possible for elementary school children. 'Arabic Calligraphy Made Easy', in English, was made with Dr V. Abdur Rahim's famous adults 'Medinah Arabic Course' series in mind. It will get you started on your way to writing proper Arabic calligraphy, even by yourself. It is an excellent hands-on, practical, and basic calligraphy book with plenty of space for practice. An A-4 sized book, it contains ample room to be put into practice, and is very suitable for the classroom. It was originally designed for adults who wish to learn practically and independent of a teacher, it was then modified to be more suitable for children. The book makes use of large, clear Arabic fonts and the design accommodates generous spacing for the required writing practice. Additionally, it has been printed on non-glossy paper and therefore can be written on in pencil, and allows for easy erasing. 'Arabic Calligraphy Made Easy' deals with the most basic of fonts, Traditional Arabic, which is the most common computer font, as well as the easiest to read and write. CONTENTS: Preface The Arabic Alphabet The Fundamental Arabic Letter Shapes The Fundamental Arabic Letter Shapes (Outline) Part One: The Letters in Their Isolated Forms Part Two: The Letters in Their Connected Forms Part Three: Difficult Letters Part Four: Various Exercises Oral Exercise (1): Isolated Letters Oral Exercise (2): Connected Letters The book is 56 pages long, and is in black and white. PLEASE SEE MY WEBSITE: WWW.TAHA-ARABIC.COM FOR THE FOLLOWING: Discounts for large orders of this series (the children s set) of 'Medinah Arabic Course for Children'. A complete teacher's module. Highly effective PowerPoint downloads (in flash format) for the months preceding the children's books. Additional material and tips relating to calligraphy, the Arabic language, and overall teaching methodology. Samples of the other books in this series. Samples of the latest new-edition printing of Dr V. Abdur Rahim's adult 'Medinah Arabic Course'. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Muhammad Taha Abdullah is an American convert to Islam since 1989. He studied at the Islamic University of Medinah, Saudi Arabia in the early 1990's and has been teaching Arabic for almost 20 years. He has written over 25 books related to Arabic and Dr V. Abdur Rahim's revolutionary books and methodology. Muhammad Taha resides in Malaysia. His website is: WWW.TAHA-ARABIC.COM ABOUT THE REVISER: Dr V. Abdur Rahim, a scholar of the Arabic language, has revolutionized the way non-native speakers throughout the world perceive, learn, and master the Arabic language. He has 50 years of experience teaching Arabic to non-native speakers as well as Arabs themselves. For 30 years he was Professor of Arabic at the world-renowned Islamic University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia. With his knowledge of foreign languages he is acutely aware of the learning needs of non-native speakers, particularly first-time learners. Based on precise teaching methods, a crisp writing style, and techniques that ensure that students are grounded on the fundamentals first before the details, Dr V. Abdur Rahim has authored many books teaching classical and modern Arabic to a range of audiences; children, students, teachers, professionals and laymen. His books are currently being used in schools, colleges and universities all over the world. Dr V. s website is: WWW.DRVANIYA.COM Thank you! Shukran!
