Arabic for Dummies, 3rd Edition

Start reading and speaking Arabic Arabic For Dummies helps readers start speaking Modern Standard Arabic in no time. Whether you’re a student, traveler, or work in business or government, you’ll find this title to be packed with practical lessons, cultural facts, and handy references. Inside, you’ll find guidance on basic grammar, as well as the necessary vocabulary to make introductions and greetings, use proper etiquette, make small talk, make transportation arrangements, order food and beverages, ask directions, deal with money, shop, access recreation, and handle an emergency. Features new and revised content Offers a revamped, user-friendly design to both pedagogy and organization Includes expanded coverage of grammar, verb conjugations, and pronunciations Get free access to conversational audio tracks online If you want to start speaking Arabic, this go-to book is packed with practical instruction, cultural facts, and handy references you won’t want to be without! Introduction About This Book Foolish Assumptions Icons Used in This Book Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here Part 1: Getting Started with Arabic Chapter 1: The Arabic You Already Know Taking Stock of What’s Familiar Discovering the Arabic Alphabet Speaking Arabic like a Native Chapter 2: Taking a Closer Look at the Arabic Alphabet Getting a Grasp on أبجد Figuring Out the Transcription Getting Better Acquainted with the Script Chapter 3: Tackling Basic Arabic Grammar Introducing Nouns, Adjectives, and Articles Creating Simple, Verb-Free Sentences Working with Verbs Chapter 4: Getting Started with Basic Expressions Greeting People Appropriately Making Introductions Talking about Countries and Nationalities Shooting the Breeze: Talking about the Weather Chapter 5: Getting Your Numbers, Dates, and Measurements Straight Talking Numbers Referring to Days and Months Size Matters: Measuring in Arabic Chapter 6: At the Office and Around the House Managing the Office Environment Life at Home Part 2: Arabic in Action Chapter 7: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk Asking Key Questions Talking about Yourself and Your Family Making Small Talk on the Job Staying in Touch by Phone and Email Chapter 8: Asking Directions and Finding Your Way Focusing on the “Where” Getting Direction about Directions Discovering Ordinal Numbers Chapter 9: Taking Care of Business and Telecommunicating Making a Call: Phone Basics Planning while on the Phone Leaving a Message Sending and Getting Emails Chapter 10: This Is Delicious! Eating In and Dining Out Consuming Food: All about Mealtime Enjoying a Meal at Home Dining Out Chapter 11: Going Shopping Going to the Store Asking for a Particular Item Comparing Merchandise More than a Few Words about Buying and Selling Shopping for Clothes Chapter 12: Hitting the Town Telling Time in Arabic Visiting Museums Going to the Movies Touring Religious Sites Chapter 13: Enjoying Yourself: Recreation, Music, and the Outdoors Starting Out with the Doing Verb Sporting an Athletic Side Going to the Beach Playing Musical Instruments Talking about Hobbies Part 3: Arabic on the Go Chapter 14: Planning a Trip Choosing Your Destination Picking the Right Time for Your Trip Tackling Packing Preparing Your Travel Documents Using a Travel Agency Chapter 15: Dealing with Money in a Foreign Land Going to the Bank Using the ATM Exchanging Currency Chapter 16: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Traveling by Plane Getting Around on Land Chapter 17: Finding a Place to Stay Choosing the Right Accommodations Making a Reservation Checking In to the Hotel Checking Out of the Hotel Chapter 18: Handling Emergencies Shouting Out for Help Getting Medical Help Acquiring Legal Help Part 4: The Part of Tens Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Pick Up Arabic Quickly Watch Arabic Television Use the Dictionary Read Arabic Newspapers Surf the Internet Streaming Services Listen to Arabic Music Sing Arabic Songs Make Arabic-Speaking Friends Watch Arabic Movies Eat at a Middle Eastern Restaurant Chapter 20: Ten Favorite Arabic Expressions مرحباً بكم !ممتاز الحمد لله إن شاء الله !مبروك بإذن الله بالصحة تحيات مبلغ تبارك الله Chapter 21: Ten Great Arabic Proverbs الأمثال نور الكلام اعمل خيراً وألقه في البحر اطلبوا العلم من المهد إلى اللحد يد واحدة لا تصفّق الحرباء لا يغادر شجرته حتى يكون مؤكداً على شجرة أخرى خطأ معروف أحسن من حقيقة غير معروفة السرّ مثل الحمامة: عندما يغادر يدي يطير العقل للنظر والقلب للسمع كل يوم من حياتك صفحة من تاريخك اللي فاتك بليلة فاتك بحيلة Part 5: Appendixes Appendix A: Mini-Dictionaries English-to-Arabic Mini-Dictionary Appendix B: Verb Tables Regular Arabic Verbs in the Past Tense Regular Arabic Verbs in the Present Tense Regular Arabic Verbs in the Future Tense Irregular Arabic Verbs in the Past Tense Irregular Arabic Verbs in the Present Tense Irregular Arabic Verbs in the Future Tense Appendix C: Answer Key Index About the Author Connect with Dummies End User License Agreement "If you want to start speaking Arabic, this go-to book is packed with practical instruction, cultural fact, and handy references you won't want to be without! Inside, you'll find guidance on basic grammer, as well as the necessary vocabulary to make introductions and greeting, use proper etiquette, make small talk, make transportation arrangements, order food and beverages, ask directions, deal with moeny, shop, access recreation, and handle an emergency."--Page [4] of cover