Mido: In Egyptian Arabic


Book Description

Ideal for intermediate and advanced learners of Egyptian Arabic, this book contains 10 chapters of similar length (around 1,000 words each), along with illustrations, English translations, footnotes, and photographs. Mido and his family invite you to join them on their everyday adventures in Cairo as you listen and read along, learning about life for modern Egyptians while improving your Egyptian Arabic. Bonus! Accompanying audio and a printable PDF Arabic-English Glossary of all the vocabulary found in the book can be downloaded for free from www.lingualism.com/mido-ea (Anki flashcards with audio are available separately on the Lingualism website.)




Mido: In Modern Standard Arabic


Book Description

Ideal for young-at-heart adult intermediate and advanced learners of Modern Standard Arabic, this book contains 10 chapters of similar length (around 1,000 words each), along with illustrations, English translations, footnotes, and photographs. Mido and his family invite you to join them on their everyday adventures in Cairo as you listen and read along, learning about life for modern Egyptians while improving your Arabic. The accompanying audio can be downloaded for free from www.lingualism.com (This book is also available in Egyptian Arabic, Levantine Arabic, and Tunisian Arabic.)




Mido: in Tunisian Arabic


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Ideal for young-at-heart adult intermediate and advanced learners of Tunisian Arabic, this book contains 10 chapters of similar length (around 1,000 words each), along with illustrations, English translations, and footnotes. Mido and his family invite you to join them on their everyday adventures in Tunis as you listen and read along, learning about life for modern Tunisians while improving your Tunisian Arabic. The accompanying audio can be downloaded for free from www.lingualism.com (This book is also available in Modern Standard Arabic, Egyptian Arabic, and Levantine Arabic.)




Mido: In Levantine Arabic


Book Description

Ideal for intermediate and advanced learners of Levantine Arabic, this book contains 10 chapters of similar length (around 1,000 words each), along with illustrations, English translations, and footnotes. Mido and his family invite you to join them on their everyday adventures in Beirut as you listen and read along, learning about life for modern Lebanese while improving your Levantine Arabic. Bonus! Accompanying audio and a printable PDF Arabic-English Glossary of all the vocabulary found in the book can be downloaded for free from www.lingualism.com/mido-la (Anki flashcards with audio are available separately on the publisher's website. This book is also available in Modern Standard Arabic, Egyptian Arabic, and Tunisian Arabic.)







The News in Egyptian Arabic


Book Description

The language of the media in Egypt is Modern Standard Arabic. But this only means that the news is published in MSA; Egyptians still discuss news topics in Egyptian Arabic, and this is where this book comes into play. The News in Egyptian Arabic will expose you to a variety of topics that take you beyond everyday vocabulary and help you discuss the news and express yourself intelligently in natural, spoken Arabic. YouTuber Arabic teacher Ahmad ElKhodary presents 25 interesting news stories from around the world for reading and listening practice and discussion. The materials in this book are suitable for independent learners and those studying with the guidance of a teacher. The articles are each presented in several formats to help you with your learning goals. Each unit is organized as follows: The Main Text (without tashkeel) Key Words (with a translation matching exercise) The Article (with tashkeel) Comprehension Questions Discussion Questions Expressions and Structures (a multiple-choice exercise) Answer Key (with an English translation of the article, and the article in phonemic transcription) Notes (a lined page for you to take notes at the end of each unit) On the Lingualism website, you can find: free accompanying audio to download or stream (at variable playback rates) guides to the Lingualism orthographic (spelling and tashkeel) and phonemic transcription systems links to our Egyptian Arabic Facebook group and Ahmad’s social media channels




Speaking Arabic


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Basic Arabic


Book Description

Basic Arabic: A Grammar and Workbook comprises an accessible reference grammar with related exercises in a single volume. This book presents 51 units, covering the key grammar points which students would expect to encounter in their first year of learning Arabic. Examples and exercises are provided throughout, allowing students to reinforce and consolidate their learning. Key features include: Clear, accessible format Many useful language examples Jargon-free explanations of grammar Abundant exercises with full answer key Subject index Clearly presented and user-friendly, Basic Arabic is an ideal grammar reference and practice resource for both beginners and students with some knowledge of the language. It is suitable for both class use and independent study.




What Is Past Is Dead


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Three young men, infused with idealism, drive a minibus through the night, entrenching themselves in a dangerous gamble. Today, only one man stands. He tells the tale of joining his friends in the appeal for Palestinians against Israel's occupation. After all these years, his diaspora eyes are haunted by the realities his compatriots face.




كلّمني عربي بشويش


Book Description

Kallimni ʻArabi bishweesh is part of a planned series of multi-level Egyptian Colloquial Arabic course books for adults, written by Samia Louis and developed at the International Language Institute (ILI), Cairo. The book covers the Novice Lower-Mid levels of language proficiency according to ACTFL (American Council for Teaching Foreign Languages).