Summary: This product is most effective when used in conjunction with the corresponding audio support.- You can purchase the book and audio support as a pack (ISBN: 9781444105469)- The audio support is also sold separately (ISBN: 9781444105476)(copy and paste the ISBN number into the search bar to find these products)Do you want to be able to understand and speak the Arabic of the Arabian Gulf the No.1 brand in language learning. This course teaches the spoken Arabic of the Gulf region through everyday real-life situations that make the grammar and vocabulary easy and memorable, with complete audio support available separately confidently? All you need is this bestselling course from Teach Yourself MP3 compatible.To learn Modern Standard Arabic - used in writing and formal situations throughout the Arabic-speaking world - pick up a copy of Complete Arabic, also from Teach Yourself.Complete Spoken Arabic (of the Arabian Gulf) is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work. By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.GRAMMAR TIPSEasy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding.USEFUL VOCABULARYEasy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.DIALOGUESRead and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast.PRONUNCIATIONDon't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go.TEST YOURSELFTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGEExtra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Gulf Arabic speakers.TRY THISInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
To learn Modern Standard Arabic - used in writing and formal situations throughout the Arabic-speaking world - pick up a copy of Complete Arabic, also from Teach Yourself.
Complete Spoken Arabic (of the Arabian Gulf) is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work.
By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.GRAMMAR TIPSEasy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding.USEFUL VOCABULARYEasy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.DIALOGUESRead and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast.PRONUNCIATIONDon't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go.TEST YOURSELFTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGEExtra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Gulf Arabic speakers.TRY THISInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
Practical - concentrates on the practical language of everyday conversation.Comprehensive - gives you all you need to be able to communicate with confidence.Clear grammar explanations - Frances Altorfer's many years' experience of teaching languages in secondary schools ensures that everything is clearly explained and at at level which the complete beginner and firs-time language learner can understand.Cultural notes - the cultural notes will help you get the most out of any business or holiday trip to the Gulf.Arabic script - the alphabet and script are introduced gradually so you build your knowledge and confidence.
Table of Contents: IntroductionHow to use this bookPronunciation and transliterationThe Arabic alphabetHello!Where is...?The telephone number is...What time is it?How much is this?Are you hungry?The familyIn the hotelInterests and holidaysThe history of the ArabsHealthOfficial proceduresWhere to?In the houseKey to the exercisesTranscriptsGrammar summaryArabic verbsGlossary of language termsArabic-English glossaryEnglish-Arabic glossaryIndex
About the Author(s): Jack Smart was Lecturer in Arabic and Islamic studies at the University of Exeter before retirement. Frances Altorfer was a modern languages teacher in secondary education.
Readership: Adults wanting to learn or brush up Arabic without a teacher
