This is the first-ever series of graded stories for beginning and intermediate adults learners of Arabic as a foreign language. It is based on the following principles:

1. gradual introduction of vocabulary and structure, in context.
2. frequent recycling of both.
3. a huge volume of comprehensible input.

The 24 stories in this reader are divided into 6 levels of 4 stories each. Levels 1-3 for beginners, levels 4-6 for intermediate students. The stories range from 200 - 400 words.

Designed especially for international travelers, yet also suitable for foreign language labs in high schools and colleges, Travelwise programs are brand new, good looking, enjoyable to use, and compact enough to be easily packed with luggage when it's time to take that overseas trip. Travelwise programs are available as a book-only, or as a package that contains the book with a supplementary audiocassette and script booklet.

The book alone will give any traveler a great start in picking up practical words, phrases, and general information for nearly all situations. Books are filled with full-color photos and artwork, and have color-coded page edges so users can easily find the correct section to meet their on-the-spot needs. All books include a pronunciation guide. Each book concludes with a brief outline of grammatical rules plus two short dictionary sections each containing approximately 2,500 words: one section in English-to-target language; the other in target language-to-English.

In addition to beautiful color photos showing visual highlights of host countries, users will find valuable, informative illustrations, including street and subway maps of some large cities.

The optional audiotape supplements the book to give travelers a complete language-learning package. Cassettes for each language present five separate dialogues that simulate visitors meeting and greeting one another, finding their way around town, and dealing with situations that typify the travel experience. A 24-page booklet, which comes with each tape, provides the script or all dialogues and reviews the new vocabulary.

Using Arabic is a guide to Arabic usage for students who have already acquired the basics of the language and wish to extend their knowledge. Focusing mainly on Modern Standard Arabic, it is divided into three clear sections on varieties of Arabic, grammar, and vocabulary. ‘Varieties of Arabic’ describes the linguistic situation in the Arab world, showing students variations in register through the use of authentic texts. The vocabulary section is designed not only to expand students’ knowledge of Arabic words, but also to show them which words are most current, and which are appropriate to different registers. The final chapter provides an overview of Arabic grammar, giving many modern-day examples, and highlighting common errors. Clear, readable and easy to consult, Using Arabic will prove an invaluable reference for students seeking to improve their fluency and confidence in Arabic.

Features:

• Defines aspects of the Arabic language clearly and functionally
• Provides examples of ‘real’ Arabic from the media
• Gives a concise yet adequate overview of Arabic grammar, and expands students’ vocabulary