Modern Standard Arabic

Modern Standard Arabic: Advanced to Superior Level is a book that uses guided learning strategies to teach four key skills in the use of modern standard Arabic: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. It includes twenty lessons and supplementary online materials, such as short stories, essays, plays, poems, interviews, and audio and video clips, to enliven Arabic instruction and appreciation of Arabic language, culture, and society.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 550 pages
Publication date: 02 November 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Modern Standard Arabic: Advanced to Superior Level is meticulously crafted to equip students possessing Intermediate High proficiency in standard Arabic with the necessary skills and knowledge to embark on a journey towards advanced and superior levels of proficiency. Adhering to the communicative-proficiency-learner approach, this comprehensive textbook employs guided learning strategies that foster collaborative learning, information sharing, and meaningful negotiation. By engaging in critical study and analysis of the topics, students are encouraged to develop four essential skills in modern standard Arabic: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Drawing upon the author's extensive experience in teaching Arabic and training Arabic teachers at various levels, the book comprises twenty engaging lessons accompanied by a wealth of supplementary online materials. These materials include short stories, essays, plays, poems, interviews, and audio and video clips, all designed to enhance the learning experience and deepen students' understanding of the Arabic language, culture, and society.

The integration of authentic texts with multimedia elements, showcasing real people and places, breathes life into Arabic instruction and fosters a profound appreciation for the Arabic language, its rich heritage, and the diverse communities it encompasses. Modern Standard Arabic: Advanced to Superior Level serves as a valuable resource for students seeking to excel in their Arabic language studies, providing them with a solid foundation and the tools they need to reach new heights of proficiency.

ISBN-13: 9780521708180