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is the most complete student, business and professional course in modern spoken
Arabic available. The course is designed to help people visiting the Arab world
– whether for work or other reasons – who wish to communicate at first
hand with the people and the institutions of the region. It is written in a manner
suitable either for self-tuition or for use in the classroom. Arabic for
Today cuts through the dilemma facing teachers and students of choosing which
Arabic to learn – a result of the divergence between the written language
and the many regional forms of speech. Part 1 offers a form of educated spoken
Arabic which leads without strain to the written language explained in Part 2.
The written language itself is presented not as a contrast but as a complement
to the spoken language, while grammatical terms are kept to a minimum. Arabic
for Today rejects the premise that Arabic is especially difficult, remote
or mysterious, and hence unattainable for all except academics. It recognises
the need for our better understanding of Arabs in the modern world, and expertly
guides the learner towards achieving this. The course is also available with an
accompanying CD that features the key dialogues so the learner can hear how they
are pronounced and repeat them after the speakers.
– 448 pages
with 40 b&w illustrations
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