Start reading and speaking Arabic
Arabic For Dummies helps readers start speaking Modern Standard Arabic in no time. Whether you’re a student, traveler, or work in business or government, you’ll find this title to be packed with practical lessons, cultural facts, and handy references.
Inside, you’ll find guidance on basic grammar, as well as the necessary vocabulary to make introductions and greetings, use proper etiquette, make small talk, make transportation arrangements, order food and beverages, ask directions, deal with money, shop, access recreation, and handle an emergency.
If you want to start speaking Arabic, this go-to book is packed with practical instruction, cultural facts, and handy references you won’t want to be without!
Part 1: Getting Started with Arabic
Chapter 1: The Arabic You Already Know
Chapter 2: Taking a Closer Look at the Arabic Alphabet
Chapter 3: Tackling Basic Arabic Grammar
Chapter 4: Getting Started with Basic Expressions
Chapter 5: Getting Your Numbers, Dates, and Measurements Straight
Chapter 6: At the Office and Around the House
Part 2: Arabic in Action
Chapter 7: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk
Chapter 8: Asking Directions and Finding Your Way
Chapter 9: Taking Care of Business and Telecommunicating
Chapter 10: This Is Delicious! Eating In and Dining Out
Chapter 11: Going Shopping
Chapter 12: Hitting the Town
Chapter 13: Enjoying Yourself: Recreation, Music, and the Outdoors
Part 3: Arabic on the Go
Chapter 14: Planning a Trip
Chapter 15: Dealing with Money in a Foreign Land
Chapter 16: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Chapter 17: Finding a Place to Stay
Chapter 18: Handling Emergencies
Part 4: The Part of Tens
Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Pick Up Arabic Quickly
Chapter 20: Ten Favorite Arabic Expressions
Chapter 21: Ten Great Arabic Proverbs
Part 5: Appendixes
Appendix A: Mini-Dictionaries
Appendix B: Verb Tables
Appendix C: Answer Key
