Egyptian Arabic Vocab Clinic [CD-ROM]

AUC Press (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 20, 2005 | ISBN-10: 9774249100 | ISBN-13: 978-9774249105

These two new learner-centered software tools for learning Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) or Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (ECA) give you control of the process. Designed as a rich and flexible learning aid, each Vocab Clinic has an easy-to-use interface that enables you to rapidly build your comprehension, pronunciation, and use of MSA (the formal Arabic written and spoken throughout the contemporary Arab World) or ECA (the everyday spoken language of Egypt, also widely understood in other Arab countries). Perfect for any student of Modern Standard Arabic as a classroom companion or a stand-alone language tutor, each Vocab Clinic’s ‘smart’ language-learning features include: • A digitized library of over 4,000 vocabulary items, expressions, and phrases • Over 30 vocabulary categories • Your choice of English, Arabic, or Arabic transliteration as the primary interface script • Ability to view all scripts simultaneously • CD-quality digital recordings of each word by a native speaker of Arabic, along with wave-form plots to provide visual and audio feedback • Controls that allow you to listen to audio recordings as many times as you need • Ability to record and compare your own pronunciation, repeating as often as needed until you get it right • Informative notes on each word or phrase that help you better understand the cultural and grammatical context • Ability to write, save, and print your own notes for each word • Printing capabilities that allow you to create fully customized vocabulary practice sheets • Regularly updated online resources to enhance your learning process Included in the package: • Vocab Clinic® CD-ROM • Bonus booklet: Modern Standard Arabic: Background Information for Learners or Egyptian Arabic: Background Information for Learners • Quick reference pronunciation card • Access to extended online learning resources • Printable grammar guide and drill sheets • Installation instructions System requirements: Microsoft Windows 98 SE, ME, 2000, or XP; Pentium 233 or faster processor, 32 MB RAM; 30 MB hard disk space available; 800 x 600 display; 16 bit color; 4x CD drive or higher; sound card; printer and microphone optional.

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About the Author

This Vocab Clinic was compiled by the American University in Cairo Press.

Product Details

• CD-ROM: 24 pages
• Publisher: American University in Cairo Press (May 20, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9774249100
• ISBN-13: 978-9774249105
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,344,986 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing software, June 13, 2006

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Julie Johnson "Julie" (Cairo, Egypt) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Egyptian Arabic Vocab Clinic (CD-ROM)

I have lived in Cairo for 3 years now and my husband and I have both used this software extensively. Where most language learning books simply transliterate words phonetically, this software actually lets you HEAR the words spoken by an Egyptian as you see them on the screen (written in Arabic, in English transliteration, and the English equivalent). The words are categorized and you can listen to each word as many times as you like. It even has a function where you can record yourself saying the word and compare it to the Egyptian's voice (it shows the wavelength pattern of the words, too). As a housewife, I have appreciated the ability to print out vocab sheets as needed for study. My husband used this software and the others (there are some for Modern Standard Arabic, too) almost daily in his first years of intensive study. We HIGHLY recommend this for people of all levels who want to learn Egyptian Arabic.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Apparently, Mac version is coming, August 30, 2006

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cairo_guy (Cairo, Egypt) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Egyptian Arabic Vocab Clinic (CD-ROM)

I have heard from a person I know inside the company that produced this that version 3.0 will be Mac OS X compatible, as well as Windows.

This is the best software I have used for Egyptian Arabic - it's not as big as some of the others, but it is easy to use and really works my pronunciation and vocab. It gives all kinds of options for building your own lists of words, and the audio recordings are nice and clear.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Buyer Beware, October 22, 2007

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Arabic Autodidact "Power Buyer" (Greensboro, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Egyptian Arabic Vocab Clinic (CD-ROM)

This product does not support all the operating systems that it puports.
This is a copy of the email I recieved from the company.
Hello,

Verb Clinic is not actually supported on Windows 98. We have had some
reports of it working, but are not able to provide support for it,
unfortunately.

Thanks,

NAdine

--------------------
Nadine Mohamed
Technical Support
Kairos Information Technology
Cairo, Egypt
[...]

Tech support like that is not worth a hill of beans. If Verb Clinic will not install I am sure this product will not install so would not recommend this product as they are using their customers as beta-Testers.