{"product_id":"arabic-for-dummies-isbn-9781119475392","title":"Arabic For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStart reading and speaking Arabic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eArabic For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003ehelps 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInside, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures new and revised content\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a revamped, user-friendly design to both pedagogy and organization\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes expanded coverage of grammar, verb conjugations, and pronunciations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet free access to conversational audio tracks online\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf 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!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Arabic \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: The Arabic You Already Know\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Stock of What’s Familiar 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering the Arabic Alphabet 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll about vowels 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll about consonants 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeaking Arabic like a Native 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Taking a Closer Look at the Arabic Alphabet\u003c\/b\u003e 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Grasp on أبجد 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring Out the Transcription 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Better Acquainted with the Script 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Tackling Basic Arabic Grammar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing Nouns, Adjectives, and Articles 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a grip on nouns 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying adjectives 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering definite and indefinite articles 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the interaction between nouns and adjectives 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Simple, Verb-Free Sentences 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo be or not to be: Sentences without verbs 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding sentences with common prepositions 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing demonstratives and forming sentences 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForming “to be” sentences using personal pronouns 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating negative “to be” sentences 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“To be” in the past tense 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Verbs 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigging up the past tense 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining the present tense 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeeking into the future tense 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining irregular verb forms 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Getting Started with Basic Expressions \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreeting People Appropriately 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaying hello 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBidding goodbye 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking how someone is 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponding that you’re doing well 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Introductions 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking “What’s your name?” 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponding with the possessive “My name is . . . ” 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaying “It’s a pleasure to meet you!” 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about Countries and Nationalities 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking “Where are you from?” 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaying “I am from . . . ” 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShooting the Breeze: Talking about the Weather 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Getting Your Numbers, Dates, and Measurements Straight \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking Numbers 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferring to Days and Months 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSize Matters: Measuring in Arabic 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: At the Office and Around the House\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging the Office Environment 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInteracting with your colleagues 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving orders 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupplying your office 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLife at Home 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Arabic in Action \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking Key Questions 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about Yourself and Your Family 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Small Talk on the Job 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying in Touch by Phone and Email 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Asking Directions and Finding Your Way\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on the “Where” 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking “where” questions 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswering “where” questions 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Direction about Directions 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking for directions 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCould you repeat that? 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing command forms 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering Ordinal Numbers 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Taking Care of Business and Telecommunicating\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a Call: Phone Basics 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeginning a phone conversation 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking to speak to someone 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning while on the Phone 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking social plans 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking business appointments 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaving a Message 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with voice mail 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaving a message with a person 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSending and Getting Emails 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSending an email in Arabic 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSending an email in English 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing proper etiquette 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: This Is Delicious! Eating In and Dining Out\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsuming Food: All about Mealtime 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting the day off with breakfast 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating lunch 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupping at dinner 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying a Meal at Home 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDining Out 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerusing the menu 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlacing your order 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinishing your meal and paying the bill 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Going Shopping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to the Store 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowsing the merchandise 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting around the store 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to know the verb “to search” 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking for a Particular Item 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing Merchandise 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing two or more items 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking out the best item 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore than a Few Words about Buying and Selling 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShopping for Clothes 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Hitting the Town\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTelling Time in Arabic 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying the time of day 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying minutes 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisiting Museums 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to the Movies 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTouring Religious Sites 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA few rules to keep in mind 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Hajj 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Enjoying Yourself: Recreation, Music, and the Outdoors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 201\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting Out with the Doing Verb 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSporting an Athletic Side 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to the Beach 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying Musical Instruments 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about Hobbies 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Arabic on the Go\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Planning a Trip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 217\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Your Destination 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking the Right Time for Your Trip 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTackling Packing 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing Your Travel Documents 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a Travel Agency 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Dealing with Money in a Foreign Land\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to the Bank 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening a bank account 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking deposits and withdrawals 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the ATM 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExchanging Currency 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to know the currencies around the world 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking exchanges 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 251\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraveling by Plane 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking reservations 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting some legwork out of the verb “to travel” 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegistering at the airport 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoarding the plane 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA brief departure on the verb “to arrive” 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing through immigration and customs 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Around on Land 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHailing a taxi 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a bus 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoarding a train 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Finding a Place to Stay\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 273\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the Right Accommodations 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussing minor room details 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to know direct object pronouns 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a Reservation 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring out the price 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndicating the length of your stay 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubjecting you to subjunctive verbs 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking In to the Hotel 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out of the Hotel 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Handling Emergencies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 295\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShouting Out for Help 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA little help with the verb “to help” 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLending a hand 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Medical Help 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocating the appropriate doctor 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about your body 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplaining your symptoms 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting treatment 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcquiring Legal Help 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: The Part of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 307\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Ten Ways to Pick Up Arabic Quickly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 309\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch Arabic Television 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse the Dictionary 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRead Arabic Newspapers 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurf the Internet 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStreaming Services 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListen to Arabic Music 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSing Arabic Songs 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake Arabic-Speaking Friends 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch Arabic Movies 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEat at a Middle Eastern Restaurant 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Ten Favorite Arabic Expressions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 315\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eمرحبا بكم 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eممتاز! 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eالحمد لله 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eإن شاء الله 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eمبروك! 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eبإذن الله 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eبالصحة 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eتحيات 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eمبلغ 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eتبارك الله 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Ten Great Arabic Proverbs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 321\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eالأمثال نور الكلام 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eاعمل خيرا وألقه في البحر 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eاطلبوا العلم من المهد إلى اللحد 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eيد واحدة لا تصفّق 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eالحرباء لا يغادر شجرته حتى يكون يؤكدا على شجرة أخرى 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eخطأ معروف أحسن من حقيقة غير معروفة 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eالسرّ مثل الحمامة: عندما يغادر يدي يطير 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eالعقل للنظر والقلب للسمع 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eكل يوم من حياتك صفحة من تاريخك 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eاللي فاتك بليلة فاتك بحيلة 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Appendixes \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e325\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Mini-Dictionaries 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Verb Tables 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Answer Key 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 361\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmine Bouchentouf\u003c\/b\u003e is a native Arabic speaker from Morocco. 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