Arabic and the Media


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This volume is the first of its kind to deal with the relation between Arabic and the media. It focuses on close analyses of examples of media Arabic (code-switching, language variation, orthography and constructions of identity), and also offers approaches to the use of media for teaching Arabic.




Aljadid


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Media Arabic


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Gives you up-to-date expressions, jargon and new coinages for modern concepts in media Arabic. What is the Arabic term for the UN? What phrase would be used to describe 'rogue state' in the Arab media? Or 'the Arab Spring'? This short, accessible vocabulary gives you ready-made lists of key terms in media Arabic for translating both from and into Arabic. It is divided into 8 key areas:* General (reports, statements, sources, common media idioms)* Politics & Government* Elections* Military* Law and Order* Economics* Trade & Industry* Aid & DevelopmentThis second edition has been revised and updated throughout and now includes an English-Arabic index as well as audio and elearning materials.Key Features:* Terms grouped in thematic sections* Easy-to-learn lists to test translation* CD of audio files to help you check your pronunciation* Online interactive audio-visual e-Flashcards* IndexKeywords: Arabic; media Arabic; learn Arabic; teach Arabic; fast Arabic; quick Arabic; easy Arabic; newspaper Arabic; "e;how to say"e; Arabic.




Build Your Arabic Vocabulary


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Communicate in Arabic with confidence! To take your understanding of Arabic to the next level, you need to be equipped with a broad range of words and phrases. With its easy-to-follow guidelines for memorization, this book makes vocabulary building faster and easier than ever. In no time, your growing vocabulary will give you the confidence to communicate. Build Your Arabic Vocabulary gives you: Hundreds of bilingual flashcards to help you remember your new Arabic vocabulary Modern examples of how the language is used every day in the Middle East Engaging exercises and activities to reinforce what you have learned




The 1000 Most Used Words in Spoken Arabic


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Written by Duaa Allan Al-Kiswani, this book is a handy tool for all Arabic students of any level. It was designed to make the learning process easier. What distinguishes this book is its word classification, designed to make it easier for students to find the words they require. Students simply need to look for the word within the relevant category. For example, the most important words that are related to the kitchen are found under the context of that category. The size of the book was designed for convenience, easily able to fit in a pocket. This means a student can have access to this reference at anytime and anywhere, making it just as useful as it is practical. "Building vocabulary and reinforcing it, is very important for having a strong foundation in a language. This enables students to master the language easier. This is a source that compiles the most commonly used vernacular speech in order to help Arabic learners improve quicker, and more efficiently." - Duaa Al-Kiswani, Author of The 1000 Most Used Words in Spoken Arabic, and Cofounder of Deewan Institute. Additionally, recordings of all the vocabulary in the book is provided to help students with pronunciation and learning.




First Thousand Words in Arabic


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THIS BRIGHT AND AMUSING BOOK PROVIDES A PERFECT STARTING POINT FOR BEGINNERS OF ALL AGES TO LEARN ARABIC. PANORAMIC PICTURES OF EVERYDAY SCENES ARE SURROUNDED BY SMALL PICTURES WITH THEIR NAMES IN ARABIC. EACH ARABIC WORD IS ALSO WRITTEN IN ROMAN LETTERS TO SHOW YOU HOW TO PRONOUNCE IT. THE ASSOCIATION OF THE WORDS AND PICTURES PROVIDES A SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE WAY TO LEARN NEW VOCABULARY, WHILE THE PANORAMIC SCENES PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR TALKING ABOUT THE PICTURES AND FORMING SIMPLE SENTENCES. AT THE BACK OF THE BOOK THERE IS A GUIDE TO THE ARABIC ALPHABET AND A LIST OF ALL THE ARABIC WORDS WITH THEIR PRONUNCIATION GUIDES AND MEANINGS IN ENGLISH. WITH DELIGHTFUL PICTURES BY STEPHEN CARTWRIGHT, THIS IS A FUN AND ENGAGING WAY TO LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE.




Build Your Arabic Vocabulary


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Book, flashcards and audio CD. "Build your Arabic Vocabulary" is a new and engaging way for learners of Arabic to expand their active vocabulary and move to the next level of sophistication. The material is also an invaluable tool for exam preparation. Features: 1000s of key Arabic vocabulary items -- Core vocabulary: nouns with their plurals, verbs and adjectives. Plus additional "further vocabulary sections"; Lively illustrations and design -- Photos and illustrations put the words in context; 16 topics -- house and home, leisure, family, work, travel, environment, media, and many more; Over 600 bi-lingual flashcards -- Bilingual flashcards included for all core words together with advice for easy memorisation and intuitive recall; Audio CD -- All words and phrases recorded by native speakers for perfect pronunciation; Models and activities -- Examples of modern usage and lively practice activities; Expert advice and examination preparation tips -- Written by leading teacher of Arabic at the forefront of the profession. Includes a 32-page pullout section with 640 individual flashcards arranged by topic (40 per sheet) and a 70-minute Audio CD.




Basic Arabic Workbook


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This workbook is intended to give the user a practical understanding of the Arabic language. As such, it meets the needs of both students and professionals who need to communicate in Arabic for their work. The grammar is presented in a progressive, easy-to-follow manner. Each chapter centers on an important theme. Additionally, certain chapters provide basic vocabulary for a given subject - industry, town and country, politics, economy, information and the like.







Instant Arabic


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It's amazing how 100 key words and phrases provide instant communication! Do you want to speak simple Arabic but are too busy to study it? Are you visiting the Arabic-speaking world for a short time and want an Arabic phrase book and dictionary to help you communicate? If so, this is the book for you. It is the easiest and quickest way to learn Arabic. It's tiny 0.4 x 4.1 x 5.9 inches size makes it incredibly convenient to travel with but without losing the essential content for communication. The idea of Instant Arabic is simple--learn 100 words and phrases and say 1,000 things. The trick is knowing which 100 words to learn, but author Fethi Mansouri has solved the problem, choosing only those words you'll hear again and again. Even with a vocabulary this small, you'll be surprised how quickly and fluently you too can communicate in the Arabic language. The pronunciation of each Arabic word in the book follows a precise and simple formula that will quickly become so familiar that conversing in Arabic phrases and sentences soon feels just as 'normal' as speaking English. Here's a sample of what you'll be able to do: Meet people. Go shopping. Ask directions. Ride the subway. Order food and drinks. And much more.