Kristen Brustad,Mahmoud Al-Batal,Abbas Al-Tonsi
Alif Baa with Website PB (Lingco): Introduction to Arabic Letters and Sounds, Third Edition
Alif Baa with Website PB (Lingco): Introduction to Arabic Letters and Sounds, Third Edition
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Alif Baa is the first volume of the Al-Kitaab Arabic Language Program, which teaches colloquial and formal (spoken and written) Arabic together. It includes four-color design, over 100 illustrations and photographs, and introduces over 200 basic vocabulary words in all three forms of spoken and written Arabic. The accompanying companion website offers fully integrated exercises and video dialogues.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 02 August 2021
Publisher: Georgetown University Press
The Al-Kitaab Arabic Language Program's first volume, Alif Baa, is now in its third edition. This edition of Alif Baa: Introduction to Arabic Letters and Sounds with Website is designed for English-speaking students who want to learn colloquial and formal (spoken and written) Arabic together. The book provides learners with all the necessary material to learn the sounds of Arabic, write its letters, and begin speaking Arabic.
The accompanying companion website offers fully integrated exercises to use alongside the text. The book features a four-color design with over 100 illustrations and photographs. It offers color-coded options for the variety of language learners wish to learn in speaking: Egyptian, Levantine, or formal Arabic (MSA). It introduces over 200 basic vocabulary words in all three forms of spoken and written Arabic side by side, including expressions for polite social interaction. These words are activated in interactive homework exercises and classroom groupwork.
The book also includes video dialogues in Egyptian and Levantine, filmed in Cairo and Damascus, streaming on the Publisher's website. It also includes video footage of an Arabic calligrapher, capsules on Arabic culture, and images of street signs from Morocco, Egypt, and Lebanon, streaming on the Publisher's website.
For Instructors, separate print Teacher's Editions of the Al-Kitaab Arabic Language Program are no longer available. Instead, instructors should use the online Teacher's Edition, which includes access to the Student's Book, Answer Key, Audio CDs, and Video Materials.
Alif Baa provides the essential first 20-25 contact (classroom) hours of the Al-Kitaab Arabic Language Program, accompanied by 40-50 homework hours. Students who complete Alif Baa should reach a novice-intermediate to novice-high level of proficiency.
In conclusion, Alif Baa is an excellent resource for English-speaking students who want to learn Arabic. It provides a comprehensive and integrated approach to learning the language, with a focus on both colloquial and formal aspects. The accompanying companion website offers additional exercises and materials to support learning, and the online Teacher's Edition provides convenient access to all the necessary resources.
Weight: 644g
Dimension: 216 x 276 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781647121815
Edition number: Third Edition
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