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<p><b>Introduction </b><b>1</b></p> <p>About This Book 1</p> <p>Foolish Assumptions 3</p> <p>Icons Used in This Book 3</p> <p>Beyond the Book 4</p> <p>Where to Go from Here 4</p> <p><b>Part 1: Getting Started with Arabic </b><b>5</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 1: The Arabic You Already Know</b><b> 7</b></p> <p>Taking Stock of What’s Familiar 7</p> <p>Discovering the Arabic Alphabet 9</p> <p>All about vowels 9</p> <p>All about consonants 12</p> <p>Speaking Arabic like a Native 14</p> <p><b>Chapter 2: Taking a Closer Look at the Arabic Alphabet</b> 15</p> <p>Getting a Grasp on أبجد 16</p> <p>Figuring Out the Transcription 16</p> <p>Getting Better Acquainted with the Script 17</p> <p><b>Chapter 3: Tackling Basic Arabic Grammar</b><b> 27</b></p> <p>Introducing Nouns, Adjectives, and Articles 28</p> <p>Getting a grip on nouns 28</p> <p>Identifying adjectives 29</p> <p>Discovering definite and indefinite articles 33</p> <p>Understanding the interaction between nouns and adjectives 35</p> <p>Creating Simple, Verb-Free Sentences 37</p> <p>To be or not to be: Sentences without verbs 37</p> <p>Building sentences with common prepositions 39</p> <p>Using demonstratives and forming sentences 41</p> <p>Forming “to be” sentences using personal pronouns 43</p> <p>Creating negative “to be” sentences 44</p> <p>“To be” in the past tense 46</p> <p>Working with Verbs 47</p> <p>Digging up the past tense 47</p> <p>Examining the present tense 51</p> <p>Peeking into the future tense 54</p> <p>Examining irregular verb forms 55</p> <p><b>Chapter 4: Getting Started with Basic Expressions </b><b>59</b></p> <p>Greeting People Appropriately 59</p> <p>Saying hello 60</p> <p>Bidding goodbye 61</p> <p>Asking how someone is 61</p> <p>Responding that you’re doing well 62</p> <p>Making Introductions 64</p> <p>Asking “What’s your name?” 64</p> <p>Responding with the possessive “My name is . . . ” 64</p> <p>Saying “It’s a pleasure to meet you!” 64</p> <p>Talking about Countries and Nationalities 65</p> <p>Asking “Where are you from?” 66</p> <p>Saying “I am from . . . ” 66</p> <p>Shooting the Breeze: Talking about the Weather 68</p> <p><b>Chapter 5: Getting Your Numbers, Dates, and Measurements Straight </b><b>73</b></p> <p>Talking Numbers 74</p> <p>Referring to Days and Months 76</p> <p>Size Matters: Measuring in Arabic 79</p> <p><b>Chapter 6: At the Office and Around the House</b><b> 81</b></p> <p>Managing the Office Environment 81</p> <p>Interacting with your colleagues 83</p> <p>Giving orders 87</p> <p>Supplying your office 88</p> <p>Life at Home 91</p> <p><b>Part 2: Arabic in Action </b><b>97</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 7: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk</b><b> 99</b></p> <p>Asking Key Questions 100</p> <p>Talking about Yourself and Your Family 102</p> <p>Making Small Talk on the Job 106</p> <p>Staying in Touch by Phone and Email 108</p> <p><b>Chapter 8: Asking Directions and Finding Your Way</b><b> 111</b></p> <p>Focusing on the “Where” 111</p> <p>Asking “where” questions 112</p> <p>Answering “where” questions 112</p> <p>Getting Direction about Directions 114</p> <p>Asking for directions 114</p> <p>Could you repeat that? 116</p> <p>Using command forms 118</p> <p>Discovering Ordinal Numbers 120</p> <p><b>Chapter 9: Taking Care of Business and Telecommunicating</b><b> 123</b></p> <p>Making a Call: Phone Basics 124</p> <p>Beginning a phone conversation 124</p> <p>Asking to speak to someone 125</p> <p>Planning while on the Phone 127</p> <p>Making social plans 127</p> <p>Making business appointments 129</p> <p>Leaving a Message 131</p> <p>Dealing with voice mail 131</p> <p>Leaving a message with a person 132</p> <p>Sending and Getting Emails 133</p> <p>Sending an email in Arabic 134</p> <p>Sending an email in English 134</p> <p>Following proper etiquette 135</p> <p><b>Chapter 10: This Is Delicious! Eating In and Dining Out</b><b> 137</b></p> <p>Consuming Food: All about Mealtime 137</p> <p>Starting the day off with breakfast 138</p> <p>Eating lunch 143</p> <p>Supping at dinner 148</p> <p>Enjoying a Meal at Home 149</p> <p>Dining Out 149</p> <p>Perusing the menu 150</p> <p>Placing your order 152</p> <p>Finishing your meal and paying the bill 154</p> <p><b>Chapter 11: Going Shopping</b><b> 157</b></p> <p>Going to the Store 157</p> <p>Browsing the merchandise 158</p> <p>Getting around the store 159</p> <p>Getting to know the verb “to search” 161</p> <p>Asking for a Particular Item 163</p> <p>Comparing Merchandise 166</p> <p>Comparing two or more items 167</p> <p>Picking out the best item 169</p> <p>More than a Few Words about Buying and Selling 171</p> <p>Shopping for Clothes 174</p> <p><b>Chapter 12: Hitting the Town</b><b> 179</b></p> <p>Telling Time in Arabic 179</p> <p>Specifying the time of day 181</p> <p>Specifying minutes 182</p> <p>Visiting Museums 187</p> <p>Going to the Movies 193</p> <p>Touring Religious Sites 197</p> <p>A few rules to keep in mind 197</p> <p>The Hajj 198</p> <p><b>Chapter 13: Enjoying Yourself: Recreation, Music, and the Outdoors</b><b> 201</b></p> <p>Starting Out with the Doing Verb 201</p> <p>Sporting an Athletic Side 204</p> <p>Going to the Beach 208</p> <p>Playing Musical Instruments 210</p> <p>Talking about Hobbies 211</p> <p><b>Part 3: Arabic on the Go</b><b> 215</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 14: Planning a Trip</b><b> 217</b></p> <p>Choosing Your Destination 217</p> <p>Picking the Right Time for Your Trip 224</p> <p>Tackling Packing 227</p> <p>Preparing Your Travel Documents 228</p> <p>Using a Travel Agency 232</p> <p><b>Chapter 15: Dealing with Money in a Foreign Land</b><b> 235</b></p> <p>Going to the Bank 235</p> <p>Opening a bank account 236</p> <p>Making deposits and withdrawals 244</p> <p>Using the ATM 244</p> <p>Exchanging Currency 245</p> <p>Getting to know the currencies around the world 246</p> <p>Making exchanges 247</p> <p><b>Chapter 16: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles</b><b> 251</b></p> <p>Traveling by Plane 251</p> <p>Making reservations 252</p> <p>Getting some legwork out of the verb “to travel” 255</p> <p>Registering at the airport 256</p> <p>Boarding the plane 259</p> <p>A brief departure on the verb “to arrive” 260</p> <p>Going through immigration and customs 261</p> <p>Getting Around on Land 266</p> <p>Hailing a taxi 266</p> <p>Taking a bus 268</p> <p>Boarding a train 270</p> <p><b>Chapter 17: Finding a Place to Stay</b><b> 273</b></p> <p>Choosing the Right Accommodations 274</p> <p>Discussing minor room details 277</p> <p>Getting to know direct object pronouns 279</p> <p>Making a Reservation 281</p> <p>Figuring out the price 281</p> <p>Indicating the length of your stay 284</p> <p>Subjecting you to subjunctive verbs 286</p> <p>Checking In to the Hotel 289</p> <p>Checking Out of the Hotel 291</p> <p><b>Chapter 18: Handling Emergencies</b><b> 295</b></p> <p>Shouting Out for Help 295</p> <p>A little help with the verb “to help” 297</p> <p>Lending a hand 298</p> <p>Getting Medical Help 300</p> <p>Locating the appropriate doctor 300</p> <p>Talking about your body 300</p> <p>Explaining your symptoms 302</p> <p>Getting treatment 303</p> <p>Acquiring Legal Help 304</p> <p><b>Part 4: The Part of Tens</b><b> 307</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Pick Up Arabic Quickly</b><b> 309</b></p> <p>Watch Arabic Television 309</p> <p>Use the Dictionary 310</p> <p>Read Arabic Newspapers 310</p> <p>Surf the Internet 311</p> <p>Streaming Services 311</p> <p>Listen to Arabic Music 311</p> <p>Sing Arabic Songs 312</p> <p>Make Arabic-Speaking Friends 312</p> <p>Watch Arabic Movies 312</p> <p>Eat at a Middle Eastern Restaurant 313</p> <p><b>Chapter 20: Ten Favorite Arabic Expressions</b><b> 315</b></p> <p>مرحبا بكم 316</p> <p>ممتاز! 316</p> <p>الحمد لله 317</p> <p>إن شاء الله 317</p> <p>مبروك! 318</p> <p>بإذن الله 318</p> <p>بالصحة 318</p> <p>تحيات 319</p> <p>مبلغ 319</p> <p>تبارك الله 319</p> <p><b>Chapter 21: Ten Great Arabic Proverbs</b><b> 321</b></p> <p>الأمثال نور الكلام 321</p> <p>اعمل خيرا وألقه في البحر 322</p> <p>اطلبوا العلم من المهد إلى اللحد 322</p> <p>يد واحدة لا تصفّق 322</p> <p>الحرباء لا يغادر شجرته حتى يكون يؤكدا على شجرة أخرى 322</p> <p>خطأ معروف أحسن من حقيقة غير معروفة 323</p> <p>السرّ مثل الحمامة: عندما يغادر يدي يطير 323</p> <p>العقل للنظر والقلب للسمع 323</p> <p>كل يوم من حياتك صفحة من تاريخك 323</p> <p>اللي فاتك بليلة فاتك بحيلة 324</p> <p><b>Part 5: Appendixes </b><b>325</b></p> <p>Appendix A: Mini-Dictionaries 327</p> <p>Appendix B: Verb Tables 341</p> <p>Appendix C: Answer Key 355</p> <p>Index 361</p>

<p><b>Amine Bouchentouf</b> is a native Arabic speaker from Morocco. He helped launch a year-round Arabic department at Middlebury College in Vermont, expanding upon the pre-existing, well-regarded Arabic Summer Program. He also designs, structures, and teaches beginner, intermediate, and advanced courses through the ABC Language Exchange Program in New York.

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