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Title: Beginner's Arabic Script: An Introduction to Reading and Writing Arabic by John Mace ISBN: 0658000772 Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary Books Pub. Date: 01 March, 2000 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $10.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.44
Rating: 4
Summary: great little book
Comment: Like most of the other reviewers, I have to say that I am enjoying this little book. It stays true to its title, and focuses on the script, both printed and written. I also have the Awde book, which gives more complete stroke direction, but it's short on actual handwriting. Mace's book is full of examples of real handwriting, which I think is great, especially for those trying to learn without a teacher.
I think it's a great idea to introduce rudiments of grammar, so that you're not just stuck on the alphabet all the time. The grammar also helps shed light on the script and pronunciation (e.g., the one-letter prepositions that are tacked onto the start of the words they govern).
My only disappointment with the book is that it's full of words like engineer, ministry, passport, permit, representative - not the kind of words typically associated with a learner's book. What about 'table', 'door', 'hand'? Still, I understand that his target audience is people who find themselves in an Arab country, and need to read road signs, newspaper headlines, maybe fill out paperwork. They're likely to be engineers, I guess, so it makes sense. But for those of us who are just curious, it makes it a little more boring.
Overall, I've found it useful and engaging.
Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent introduction that demystifies Arabic writing
Comment: This book's a good introduction to the Arabic script, and is easy for those unfamiliar with the language or alphabet to use to get to grips with it.
Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent primer
Comment: This book is probably the place to start learning Arabic, not just the script but the language itself, especially for those who give themselves the task of learning the literary language and not one of its spoken forms. I came to this book after first having tried Smart's "Teach Yourself Arabic" (in the same series as this one), which also has the aim of teaching the literary language. The problem is, Smart doesn't spend any time on how to write the letters of Arabic, yet the very first exercise in the Smart book is a script recognition exercise--much harder than it sounds. The Mace book teaches you the script step by step in its first six units and, in the following nine units, gives you a basic grammar, a listing of Arabic-speaking countries in Arabic, and a final test where you get to show your stuff "under field conditions." Arabic is a fascinating language and doesn't have to be completely intimidating. Do yourself a favor; get Mace's charming book first, and then "get Smart."
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Title: The Arabic Alphabet: How to Read & Write It by Nicholas Awde, Putros Samano ISBN: 0818404302 Publisher: Lyle Stuart Hardcover Pub. Date: June, 1987 List Price(USD): $10.95 |
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Title: Your First 100 Words in Arabic : Beginner's Quick & Easy Guide to Demystifying Non-Roman Scripts by Jane Wightwick, Mahmoud Gaafar, NTC Publishing Group, NTC ISBN: 0844223956 Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary Books Pub. Date: 01 August, 1999 List Price(USD): $10.95 |
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Title: Teach Yourself Arabic (Teach Yourself Complete Courses) by Jack Smart, Frances Altorfer ISBN: 0658015907 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Pub. Date: March, 1902 List Price(USD): $27.95 |
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Title: Arabic Verbs and Essentials of Grammar: A Practical Guide to the Mastery of Arabic by Jane Wightwick, Mahmoud Gaafar ISBN: 0844246050 Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary Books Pub. Date: 11 August, 1997 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Teach Yourself Gulf Arabic: Complete Course Audio Pack by Jack Smart, Frances Altorfer ISBN: 0658003151 Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary Books Pub. Date: 01 March, 2000 List Price(USD): $31.95 |
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