{"product_id":"beginning-urdu-joshua-h-pien-9781589017788","title":"Beginning Urdu: A Complete Course","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eeTextbooks are now available through VitalSource.com!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeginning Urdu\u003c\/i\u003e is a complete first-year textbook designed to help learners acquire the language by actively using it in real-life situations. The book and its accompanying audio files-available on the Press website-contain all that is needed to complete one full year of study, including clear explanations of language structures; useful, fun, and engaging activities; and an organizational format that makes it easy to chart student progress. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/b\u003e- Develops all four skills-listening, speaking, reading, writing-through a wide range of tasks and activities, including role plays, games, and short conversations- Beautifully illustrated with full-color, authentic images and written in an accessible style- Introduces the sound system and script of Urdu- Organized around functional themes such as home and family, everyday life, the marketplace, personal responsibilities, and travel- Features straightforward grammatical explanations and topically organized vocabulary lists for each of the 34 chapters- Integrates cultural information within the thematic units and also presents culture through aphorisms, poetry, and photographs- Provides an activity set for each unit along with review activities, including tips for increasing fluency and sets of questions to help personalize learning- Contains Urdu-English and English-Urdu glossaries - Includes three appendices-Urdu numbers, additional grammatical structures for moving to advanced levels of proficiency, and a suggested syllabus \u003ci\u003eBeginning Urdu\u003c\/i\u003e covers approximately 150 contact hours and is designed to bring learners to the ACTFL proficiency level of mid- to high-intermediate in all four skills. The book also serves as a valuable resource for independent learners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joshua H. Pien\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1589017781\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781589017788\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Georgetown University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/19\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 688\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.56lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.97h x 8.48w x 1.30d","brand":"Joshua H. Pien","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44829790273791,"sku":"9781589017788","price":76.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b87c0c1d-0763-4032-bb71-3f87e2f5b40f.jpg?v=1708451654","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/beginning-urdu-joshua-h-pien-9781589017788","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}