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Formal Spoken Arabic Fast Course With Mp3 Files (Georgetown Classics In Arabic Languages And Linguistics)
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This Arabic Languagelearning Classic Is Now Enhanced With A Boundin Cd Of Mp3 Files. Designed To Provide Beginners In Arabic With Maximum Linguistic And Cultural Exposure In A Short Period (About 100 Hours Of Contact Time), This Book Consists Of Sixteen Lessons With Dialogs And Exercises Dealing With Daytoday Scenarios: Greeting People, Getting A Taxi, Making Phone Calls, Asking Directions, Discussing The Weather, And Effectively Communicating With Police And Duty Officers. The Lessons Help The Reader To Navigate Situations At Gas Stations, Marketplaces, Restaurants, And In Their Own Households.Formal Spoken Arabic (Fsa) Is A Kind Of Lingua Franca That Is More Natural Than Speaking Modern Standard Arabic (Msa), The Literary Form Of The Language. Fsa Uses The Shared Features Of The Various Urban Colloquial Dialects, Defaulting To Levantive (Terms Common To Lebanon, Syria, And Jordan) Where The Spoken Dialects Diverge. Each Lesson Includes Cultural Notes On Americanarab Interactions, Notes On Learner Strategies For Managing Arabic Conversations With A Limited Amount Of Language, And Grammar Explanations In Clear, Nontechnical Language. Although The Main Dialogue For Each Lesson Is Presented In Arabic Script, Transcriptions Are Used To Accelerate Spoken Performance. The Fast Course Includes Grammatical Explanations, Englisharabic And Arabicenglish Glossaries, Appendices Listing Common Idioms, Courtesy Expressions And Other Useful Terms, Instructor'S Notes, And Drills Aided And Accompanied By The Cd.Originally Created For Diplomats, This Is An Expanded And Enhanced Edition Of A Work Originally Developed By The U.S. State Department As A Sixweek Intensive, Or Fast (Familiarization And Shortterm) Course, And Is Easily Adaptable For Students In Middle East Area Studies. Travelers Heading For Posts In The Arab World Who Quickly Need To Gain A Basic Ability To Converse In Daytoday Situations Will Find Formal Spoken Arabic Fast Course An Invaluable Companion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the Formal Spoken Arabic FAST Course? A: The Formal Spoken Arabic FAST Course is designed to provide beginners with maximum linguistic and cultural exposure to Arabic through practical day-to-day scenarios.
- Q: How many lessons are included in the course? A: The course consists of sixteen lessons covering various everyday situations such as greetings, transportation, and dining.
- Q: What materials are included with the book? A: The book includes a bound-in CD of MP3 files that enhance the learning experience, along with grammatical explanations, glossaries, and cultural notes.
- Q: Is this course suitable for complete beginners? A: Yes, the course is specifically designed for beginners, providing a structured approach to learning spoken Arabic.
- Q: What dialect does this course focus on? A: The course primarily focuses on Formal Spoken Arabic (FSA), which incorporates elements from urban colloquial dialects, particularly Levantine.
- Q: Can this course be used for travel purposes? A: Yes, it is ideal for travelers heading to Arabic-speaking countries who need to quickly learn essential conversational skills.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This expanded and enhanced edition of the course was published on November 19, 2004.
- Q: How is the course structured for effective learning? A: Each lesson includes dialogues, exercises, cultural insights, and grammatical explanations to facilitate effective language acquisition.
- Q: What is the physical condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is a used book in good condition.
- Q: Who is the author of the Formal Spoken Arabic FAST Course? A: The author of the course is Karin C. Ryding.