Full Description
Master Arabic script - in which the Koran is written - with this straightforward guide from Teach Yourself, the No. 1 brand in language learning. Read and write Arabic script is a clear step-by-step guide to the written language, with plenty of examples from real-life texts to show how it works in context and lots of exercises to reinforce your learning. This new edition has an easy-to-read page design.
Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online.
Learn effortlessly with new, easy-to-read page design and interactive features:
NOT GOT MUCH TIME?
One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.
AUTHOR INSIGHTS
Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.
TEST YOURSELF
Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.
Contents
I. Introduction II. Essential Facts & Figures Arabic Language Arabic Script & Alphabet III. How to read & write Arabic Essential Tips & Hints Arabic Vowels Lesson 1 Short Vowels Lesson 2 Long Vowels Lesson 3 Secondary Vowels Arabic Consonants Lesson 4 Letter group 1 Lesson 5 Letter group 2 Lesson 6 Letter group 3 Lesson 7 Letter group 4 Lesson 8 Letter group 5 Lesson 9 Letter group 6 Lesson 10 Letter group 7 Lesson 11 Letter group 8 Lesson 12 Letter group 9 Lesson 13 Letter group 10 (Supplementary letters) Lesson 14 Letter combinations (Ligatures) Lesson 15 Arabic Transliteration: How to write Arabic in Latin script Lesson 16 Arabic Transcription: How to write foreign words in Arabic Lesson 17 Arabic Punctuation Lesson 18 Arabic Handwriting Lesson 19 Arabic Calligraphy and Script Styles Lesson 20 Arabic Numerals Appendix 1 Further Study & Advice Appendix 2 Bibliography Appendix 3 Arabic Alphabet Tables
