Using Arabic: A Guide to Contemporary Usage (Paperback)

by Mahdi Alosh (Author) "The word 'Arabic' is an umbrella term that subsumes several varieties of this language, which vary with region and situation..." (more)
Key Phrases: quadriliteral nouns, counted noun, feminine marker, May God, Modern Standard Arabic, Perfect Imperfect Imperfect Imperfect Imperative (more...)

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Product Description
This guide to Arabic usage for intermediate-level students wishing to extend their knowledge of the language focuses on Modern Standard Arabic. A vocabulary chapter shows which words are current and appropriate to different registers, while a grammar chapter offers an overview of Arabic grammar with modern-day examples. A chapter on varieties of Arabic describes linguistic variation in the Arab world. This volume will be an essential reference for students seeking to improve their fluency and confidence in Arabic.

Book Description
This is a guide to Arabic usage for intermediate-level students and above who wish to extend their knowledge of the language. Focusing on Modern Standard Arabic, it is divided into three sections: A vocabulary chapter showing which words are current and appropriate to different registers; a grammar chapter giving an overview of Arabic grammar with modern-day examples; and a chapter on varieties of Arabic, describing linguistic variation in the Arab world. Clear and readable, it is an essential reference for students seeking to improve their fluency and confidence in Arabic.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 356 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; Bilingual edition (August 8, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521648327
• ISBN-13: 978-0521648325
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #797,046 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful for intermediate students, April 7, 2007

By	Diana (virginia) - See all my reviews

This book is well written and clearly presented. There is a long section that reviews how different words are used in Arabic and provides a lot of information I haven't seen in other "textbooks". The section points out differences between English and Arabic usage which is helpful. The last section of the book focuses on grammar, which provides a useful review. I would recommend this book to someone who already is at a high- intermediate level of proficiency.