A Basic Course in Iraqi Arabic FROM THE PUBLISHER
For those beginning their study, this volume is a comprehensive introduction to the Arabic language as spoken by educated Muslim Baghdad residents. It does not assume prior knowledge of Arabic. Transcribed and not in Arabic script, it is further enhanced by the inclusion of Iraqi-English and English-Iraqi glossaries. The text, A Basic Course in Iraqi Arabic, contains ten chapters of phonology, the study and identification of the meaningful sounds of Iraqi Arabic, and thirty more chapters deal with grammar and vocabulary. The phonology chapters all contain extensive drills, and the grammar chapters start with a dialogue or brief narrative, then explain the new vocabulary, points of grammar, and also conclude with drills. Accompanying the text and drills is a bound-in CD containing audio MP3 files that aid in pronunciation and practice. As the English-speaking world has become increasingly aware of the lands and cultures where Arabic is spoken, books augmented with audio material such as A Basic Course in Iraqi Arabic with MP3 Audio Files have become more important and necessary -- there can be no peace or concord without understanding.
SYNOPSIS
Originally published in 1969 by Georgetown University Press as no. 11 in The Richard Slade Harrell Arabic series, this reprint of a text for students beginning their studies of the Arabic language, as spoken by educated Muslim Baghdad residents, contains a CD-ROM with audio MP3 files that aid in pronunciation and practice. With material transcribed rather than in Arabic script, the text contains 10 chapters on phonology of Iraqi Arabic, and 30 chapters on grammar and vocabulary. Phonology chapters contain drills, and grammar chapters begin with a dialogue or brief narrative, then explain the new vocabulary and points of grammar and offer more drills. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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