A portable guide to help you quickly learn common phrases in Modern
Standard Arabic
Today, Arabic is spoken throughout the Middle East, from Morocco to
Iraq. The language of the Koran and Islam, Arabic is also studied by
more than one billion people for religious reasons. This practical guide
offers help on basic Arabic words and phrases and eases communication
with Arabic speakers.
Written as a companion to Arabic For Dummies, Arabic Phrases For
Dummies provides readers with the tools to converse with others in
Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) on a basic level. The most widely used and
understood form of Arabic in the world, MSA is used in schools, news
broadcasts, and other formal settings. If you want to brush up on your
Arabic language skills or have little to no experience with the
language, this book can help you quickly learn everyday expressions so
you can communicate basic information in Arabic.
Although Arabic Phrases For Dummies focuses on MSA, this concise book
includes examples from regional dialects, the most informal type of
Arabic. You'll have many opportunities to practice Arabic language
skills in various scenarios:
- Counting days and money
- Telling the time
- Introducing yourself and making small talk
- Ordering meals and shopping
- Engaging in leisure or work activities
- Finding transportation and lodging
- Taking care of emergencies
Additionally, the book has plenty of real-world phrases to illustrate
grammatical concepts, and a chapter on proverbs to emphasize the poetic
nature of Arabic. To start speaking conversational Arabic, get your copy
today.
