{"product_id":"formal-spoken-arabic-basic-course-karin-c-ryding-9781589010604","title":"Formal Spoken Arabic Basic Course with MP3 Files: Second Edition [With MP3]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis new edition, updated and with additional exercises, equips those who work, travel, and study in Arab countries with an educated form of spoken Arabic that functions flexibly in the face of various regional colloquial variants in the Arab world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the Arabic language has a number of very different spoken vernaculars, being able to speak and be understood in all Arab countries has become a challenge for English speakers. Ryding and Mehall have designed a course that teaches a standardized variant of spoken Arabic that is close to, but more natural than, the literary Modern Standard Arabic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a non-grammar-based approach, this book fosters communicative competence in Arabic on all levels and develops speaking proficiency without abandoning Arabic script. It has proven to be clear, effective, and relevant to the needs of Americans living and working in the Arab East. Task-based lessons feature basic dialogues between Americans and Arabs, explanations of new structures, vocabulary expansion, and exercises; and provide gradual access to the sounds and script of Arabic by emphasizing listening and reading comprehension first, then slowly adding oral exercises and activities until the student has achieved basic proficiency. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot intended for self-instruction for beginners, \u003ci\u003eFormal Spoken Arabic Basic Course with MP3 Files\u003c\/i\u003e assumes some previous knowledge of Modern Standard Arabic, Arabic script and phonology, and previous or simultaneous instruction in orthography. This new edition includes a CD of MP3 audio exercises that are keyed to the text and drill students on listening and speaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLessons cover topics including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeads of StateCities and CountriesOfficial TitlesGeographySystems of GovernmentLost LuggageGetting AcquaintedEstablishing Common GroundSeeking and Giving InformationPersonal Needs and FamilyHandling ProblemsEating OutBargaining and Buying\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Karin C. Ryding, David J. Mehall\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1589010604\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781589010604\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 11\/01\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.98h x 7.00w x 0.83d\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNot available to be shipped via Media Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karin C. Ryding","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44829599498495,"sku":"9781589010604","price":52.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f8a3174c-f37b-47b1-a375-1e47b3463481.jpg?v=1708451198","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/formal-spoken-arabic-basic-course-karin-c-ryding-9781589010604","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}