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Conversational Arabic in 7 Days » (Arabic-language Book & 2 Audio CDs)

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Authors: Samy Abu-Taleb
ISBN-13: 9780071432665, ISBN-10: 0071432663
Format: Paperback
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Date Published: February 2004
Edition: Arabic-language Book & 2 Audio CDs

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Author Biography: Samy Abu-Taleb

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Book Synopsis

Bestselling quick-prep Arabic course for your travel adventures!

This accessible minicourse provides all the communication skills you need to make the most of a foreign jaunt. In just one week—less time than it takes to get a passport—you can learn enough Arabic to conduct typical travelers' transactions with conversational confidence.

Organized into seven units, one for each day of the week, these colorfully illustrated chapters feature:

  • Vocabulary and phrase lists for everyday situations such as dining, shopping, and asking for directions
  • Accessible grammar points and interactive practice exercises
  • An easy-to-navigate vocabulary list for on-the-spot reference
  • Dialogues and exercises performed by native speakers—now on CD
  • Updated information about ATMs and public phones abroad

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide.

Table of Contents

Introduction4
What kind of Arabic?
Pronunciation
1Youm litnein/Monday
Introductions and greetings7
Booking hotel accommodation11
2Youm ittalaat/Tuesday
Ordering food and drink16
Refreshments19
Changing money22
Telling the time26
3Youm larbae/Wednesday
Finding your way29
Travelling by bus or taxi34
Sightseeing39
4Youm ilkhamees/Thursday
Shopping for food, clothes and souvenirs42
Posting letters and making telephone calls46
5Youm iggumea/Friday
Long-distance travel49
Sport and leisure52
6Youm issabt/Saturday
Health problems57
Eating out63
7Youm ilHadd/Sunday
Talking with friends67
Key to Exercises76
English-Arabic Topic Vocabularies79
Arabic-English Vocabulary (Alphabetically)86
Arab Countries91
Arabic Writing92

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