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Through authentic conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations and extensive practice and review, COMPLETE ARABIC will equip you with the skills you need to use Arabic in a variety of settings and situations, developing your cultural awareness along the way.
What will I achieve by the end of the course?
By the end of COMPLETE ARABIC you will have a solid intermediate-level grounding in the four key skills – reading, writing, speaking and listening – and be able to communicate with confidence and accuracy.
Is this course for me?
If you want to move confidently from beginner to intermediate level, this is the course for you. It’s perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-to-one tutor, or for the beginner classroom. It can also be used as a refresher course.
What do I get?
-17 learning units plus verbs reference and word glossary and revision section
-Discovery Method – figure out rules and patterns to make the language stick
-Teaches the key skills – reading, writing, listening, and speaking
-Learn to learn – tips and skills on how to be a better language learner
-Culture notes – learn about the people and places of the Arabic speaking world
-Outcomes-based learning – focus your studies with clear aims
-Authentic listening activities – everyday conversations give you a flavor of real spoken Arabic
-Test Yourself – see and track your own progress
*COMPLETE ARABIC maps from Novice Low to Advanced Low level proficiency of ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and from A1 Beginner to B1/B2 Upper Intermediate level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines.
The audio for this course can be downloaded from the Teach Yourself Library app or streamed at library.teachyourself.com.
What else can I use to learn Arabic?
If you require an absolute Beginner course, you can try our Get Started in Arabic Absolute Beginner course: 9781444174966
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RA –
Good textbook for self-learners
Other reviewers have done a good job reviewing this book, which is one of the better ones in the Teach Yourself collection. The only reason I subtracted one star is because the text does not write the short vowels, shadda, sukun, etc. The problem is not as confusing as it might have been because all vocabulary lists have a transliteration along with the Arabic, so a person already familiar with vocalization can deduce where the vowel indicators would go, if the letter is doubled, etc. But I also think that the comparatively short shrift given to actually writing Arabic initially makes the written text more confusing. I think the best solution for the absolute beginner would be to purchase some book that teaches you the written alphabet and the more important orthographic conventions used in written Arabic. Many “curiosities” and apparent anomalies would be quickly understood. All things considered, this is a good textbook with valuable online audio content.
Derek Sparks –
Great Course!
Good value for only 30 bucks. I’m looking forward to continuing my learning through this course which looks pretty thorough. The audio tracks for this book are available on the app. There were some sayin they weren’t. Maybe at the time but they are for sure available as I checked. Looks like it is going to be a good course. I’ve looked at it a little and am impressed. Way better than Duolingo or some other crap like that. Thanks.
Joey –
Helps to understand
Helps to understand the language and culture
Umar –
Not for complete beginners
The book itself is comprehensive but not sure it can be sold as a ‘beginners’ book. I had a understanding of the Arabic Alphabet and could read the script prior to studying from this book and the difficulty jumps up quite a bit after this first few topics. I’d recommend a basic beginners book first for those new to the language otherwise it will be frustrating experience if this is your first introduction to the language.
Nals007 –
Learn arabic
I ordered this book to learn Arabic. So far it’s excellent!! Arrived on time and in perfect condition. Love it