{"product_id":"modern-iraqi-arabic-with-mp3-yasin-m-alkalesi-9781589011304","title":"Modern Iraqi Arabic with MP3 Files: A Textbook, Second Edition [With MP3 Files]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eModern Iraqi Arabic with MP3 Files\u003c\/i\u003e is an introductory textbook-suitable for classroom or self-study-for those with no previous knowledge of Arabic or those who know Arabic but want to learn the Iraqi dialect. A detailed discussion of the consonants, vowels, and other characteristics of Iraqi phonetics-including pronunciation exercises on the CD-serves the needs of travelers, businesspeople, diplomats, archaeologists, and scholars who want to learn to speak the language quickly and efficiently. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing the dialect of middle-class Baghdad, twenty lessons are arranged in a story-like format and are based on everyday travel situations. From arriving at the airport to getting to the hotel, students will learn proper greetings and introductions; how to ask for directions, take a taxi, and tell time; and prepare for daily activities like visiting the bank, museum, post office, and restaurants. The book contains basic dialogue, grammar, vocabulary, drills, and an extensive glossary. A section of idiomatic phrases, accompanied by their cultural, religious, or proverbial explanations, offers insight into current Iraqi culture. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW TO THIS EDITION: \u003c\/b\u003e - Arabic script has been added so the reader has a choice of following the Arabic writing or the transcription in the Roman alphabet. - Four entirely new lessons cover medical care, media (radio, television, and journalism), telephone conversations, and cultural and folkloric tales. - All audio materials from the first edition-plus new audio materials for the new lessons-are included as MP3 files on a CD bound into the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Yasin M. Alkalesi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1589011309\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781589011304\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 10\/27\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.69lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 6.94w x 0.93d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eUniv PR Books for Public Libry\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2007 pg. 1 - Strongly Recommended","brand":"Yasin M. Alkalesi","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44829812261119,"sku":"9781589011304","price":66.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5e5ef953-1c47-4466-9a6f-1192a19081d9.jpg?v=1708451714","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/modern-iraqi-arabic-with-mp3-yasin-m-alkalesi-9781589011304","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}