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Dictionaries ............................................................................ 4

Bilingual .................................................................................................................................................... 4

Picture and visual ................................................................................................................................... 4

Arabic Language .................................................................... 5

Courses: Primary ................................................................................................................................... 5

Courses: GCSE ...................................................................................................................................... 5

Courses: Advanced level ..................................................................................................................... 6

Courses: Adult courses ....................................................................................................................... 6

Grammar ................................................................................................................................................. 7

Alphabet .................................................................................................................................................. 8

Readers .................................................................................................................................................... 8

Supplementary material ....................................................................................................................... 9

Verbs ...................................................................................................................................................... 10

Vocabulary ............................................................................................................................................ 11

Dialects ................................................................................. 11

Egypt ....................................................................................................................................................... 11

Gulf & Saudi Arabia ............................................................................................................................. 12

Iraq .......................................................................................................................................................... 12

The Levant ............................................................................................................................................ 13

Morocco ................................................................................................................................................ 13

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Dictionaries

Bilingual

Arabic<>English practical dictionary (Awde, N. & K. Smith), 2004, Hippocrene, 9780781810456, pp.439, £20.99

Over 18,000 words in easy-to-read format, with Arabic script, romanization and phonetic

transliteration. Collins gem English<>Arabic dictionary, 2010, Collins, 9780007324750, £5.99

A palm-sized pocket two-way dictionary in clear colour layout. Contains all the everyday words and

phrases used in today's Arabic and English that you will need to know, phonetically transcribed.

Collins Pocket Arabic dictionary, 2011, Collins, 9780007419685, pp.480, £7.99 Pocket bilingual dictionary for learners of Arabic. Includes transliteration using the phonetic system

as well as the romanized script plus a grammar supplement.

Concise Oxford English>Arabic dictionary (Doniach, N.), 1982, Oxford University Press, hardback, 9780198643210, pp.461, £19.99

Portable, smaller hardback alternative to the large Oxford Arabic dictionary. A reliable and

respected dictionary. English<>Arabic one-to-one dictionary (al-Qass, R.), 2nd ed., 31/12/2015, Star, hardback,

9781908357724, £18.95

Medium-size, word-to-word two-way dictionary, suitable for exam use.

English>Arabic dictionary of idioms, 2013, Bennett & Bloom, 9781898948223, pp.1280, £44.00 Includes over 12,250 idioms and 24,500 verb phrases. All entries have sentences given as examples

and with full explanations. Clear, easy-to-read phonetic pronunciation.

Hans Wehr dictionary of modern written Arabic, 4th ed., 1996, Spoken Language Services, 9780879500030, pp.1301, £59.95

The definitive Arabic>English dictionary. Arranged by root with each form listed underneath entry.

New Oxford Arabic<>English dictionary, 28/08/2014, Oxford University Press, hardback,

9780199580330, pp.2048, £65.00

Over 130,000 words and 70,000 phrases. Oxford essential Arabic dictionary, 2010, OUP, 9780199561155, pp.388, £9.99

Includes 16,000 words and phrases with thousands of examples and help with verbs and

pronunciation. New Teach Yourself Arabic dictionary, 30/05/2014, Hodder Education, 9781471804915, pp.320,

£12.99 18,000 words, covers everyday idioms and expressions. Compares Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)

with the regional Levantine and Egyptian Arabic varieties.

Picture and visual

Dorling Kindersley bilingual visual dictionary: Arabic<>English, 2nd ed., 01/06/2015, DK,

9780241199169, pp.360, £8.99 Divided thematically, this picture-based visual dictionary is an ideal reference tool for foreign

travel, business, or study. It consists of scenes and images detailing the useful vocabulary. Under

each image is the Arabic word in Arabic script, then in Romanization and finally in its English

translation. With a small appendix of useful phrases, particles and antonyms and an English<>Arabic index. Over 6,000 words and phrases. Highly recommended.


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The Oxford Picture Dictionary English-Arabic (Shapiro, N. & J. Adelson-Goldstein), 2nd ed,, 2009,

Oxford University Press, 9780194740104, pp.305, illus., £22.00

Colourful and vibrant themed scenes, illustrating over 4000 words. Additions to this new edition include a list of the most essential vocabulary, story pages to promote reading development, and

teacher website extra resources. Aimed at the Arabic speaker learning English although it equally

suits the intermediate/advanced learner of Arabic (as words are not vowelled).

Arabic Language

Courses: Primary

Arabic without tears / Al-'Arabiyyah bi-la dumu': a first book for younger learners (Alawiye, Imran)

(Gateway to Arabic), 2006-2007, Anglo-Arabic Graphics Book 1, 9780954750961, pp.56, £6.00; book 2, 9780955633409, pp.68, £6.50

A colourful new series to teach Arabic in a lively interactive manner to younger learners. For use by

parents or teachers. This first book aims to teach the Arabic alphabet, numerals from 1-10, colours

and other useful vocabulary. The second book builds upon letter recognition by teaching joined

forms and vowel signs. Supplementary materials with this book include "Alphabet Flashcards" for letter recognition and reading skills, and "School Flashcards" for school and classroom vocabulary.

Kitabi, MM Books

Series aimed at children aged 4-8, introducing the basics of Arabic through stories, exercises and games. Kitabi Temheedi — pack of 2 books, 9781908871336, £9.90

For children aged 4-5, focused on practicing the Arabic script by drawing and colouring.

Part 1 — Textbook, 9781908871275, £7.90; handwriting book, 9781908871282, £3.50; CD(s),

9781908871442, £3.33

Part 2 — Textbook, 9781908871299, £8.90; handwriting book, 9781908871305, £3.50; CD(s),

9781908871459, £3.33

Part 3 — Textbook, 9781908871312, £9.90; handwriting book, 9781908871329, £3.50; CD(s), 9781908871466, £4.17

Sing and learn Arabic! Songs and pictures to make learning fun! (Husar, S., et al.), 2008, ABC

Melody, book with CD(s), 9781855861084, pp.22, £8.29.

Music CD and songbook with illustrated vocabulary in Arabic script and transliteration. 10 original songs sung by native singers and played on Arabic instruments. Instrumental versions included for

karaoke. Songs include teaching the alphabet, numbers, and greetings.

Usborne everyday words Arabic flashcards, 2009, Usborne, flashcards, 9781409505860, £5.83+VAT

50 laminated flashcards with word and picture on one side, and the same word alone, on the other. Can be used to help your child learn simple Arabic vocabulary or for self testing.

Courses: GCSE

Edexcel IGCSE Arabic, 2011, Pearson Student’s book, 9781408275689, £23.00

Attractive, full-colour textbook providing complete coverage of the Edexcel IGCSE Arabic First

Language specification.



Courses: Advanced level

A2-Level readers Al-liss wal-kilab (The thief and the dogs) A2 text/literary option 1, 9781908871220, pp.127, £7.50

Simplified version of novel by Naguib Mahfouz. Includes brief biography of Mahfouz and summary of the

novel with discussion points.

Qindil Umm Hashim (The lamp of Umm Hashim) A2 text/literary option 2, 9781908871237, pp.116,

£7.50 Includes brief biography of author Yahya Haqqi and summary of the story.With comprehension tasks.

The Arabic season (Al-mawsim al'arabi), 4th ed., 2010, 9781908871190, pp.189, £12.90

Written specifically for the Arabic AS course - but it can easily fit in with any Arabic language

course of the same level. The new, revised, edition features: Coverage of the topic areas of the Edexcel specification in 47 user-friendly 2-page spreads. New vocabulary, with English meanings,

introduced in every topic. Uses a broad variety of teaching methods: descriptive texts, news items,

dialogues, short stories, language comparison and mind-maps. Exercises throughout, plus

examination-style tests, with answers. The grammar and writing guide: A-level (AS/A2) (Mahir, G. N.), 2011, MM Books, 9781908871183,

pp.164, £10.90

New textbook based on Edexcel syllabus topics specifically for the written components of the Arabic A-level. Includes a concise presentation of grammar topics required for the GCE/A-level, detailed

examples of punctuation, style and handwriting plus 35 ready-written pieces covering the

examination task.

Courses: Adult courses

Ahlan wa sahlan: Functional modern standard Arabic (Alosh, M.), 2nd ed., 2009-2013, Yale

University Press Workbook, 9780300214468, pp.192, £20.00; Textbook: beginners, 9780300219890, pp.704, £40.00; Textbook: intermediate, 9780300178777, pp.432, £65.00

The second edition of this widely used text covers the first year of instruction in Modern Standard

Arabic. Includes: video, filmed in Syria, expanded communicative activities, updated audio

material. The course is designed for the Workbook to be completed before moving on to the Textbooks.

Al-kitaab language program (Brustad, K., et al.), 2nd edition, Georgetown University Press

Intensive multimedia Arabic course covering beginner to advanced levels. DVD material is in

Egyptian dialect with its Levantine equivalent now available separately. The 'Audio on the go' contains all the audio featured in Al-kitaab DVDs in a portable MP3 CD format. Alif Baa. Introduction to Arabic letters and sounds — Textbook & DVD-ROM, 9781589016323, pp.272,

£35.50+VAT; textbook (hardback) & DVD-ROM, 9781589016446, pp.272, £42.50+VAT; answer key,

9781589016347, pp.24, £5.00; DVD-ROM, 9781589016330, £17.50+VAT

Al-kitaab fi ta'allum al-'arabiyah Part 1 — Textbook (hardback) & DVD-ROM, 9781589017375,

pp.384, £56.50; textbook & DVD-ROM, 9781589017368, pp.384, £49.50; answer key (paperback),

9781589017382, pp.32, £5.50 Al-kitaab fi ta'allum al-'arabiyya Part 2 — Textbook & DVD-ROM, 9781589019621, pp.368, £53.50;

answer key, 9781589019652, pp.64, £6.50; DVD-ROM, 9781589019645, £19.50

Al-kitaab fi ta'allum al-'arabiyah Part 3 — Textbook & DVD & MP3 CD, 9781589011496, pp.424,

£42.50

DVD of Levantine videos for Al-kitaab Arabic language program (from Alif Baa to Al-kitaab part

three), 9781589015098, £15.75+VAT

Audio on the go — Al-kitaab part 1 audio on the go MP3 CD, 9781589011502, £12.50+VAT; Al-kitaab

part 2 audio on the go MP3 CD, 9781589011519, £13.33+VAT

Arabiyyat Al-Naas, 2013, Routledge Part 1, 9780415516938, £52.99; part 2, 9780415509084, £49.99; part 3, 9780415509015, £50.99

An innovative course consisting of 21 theme-based units. Teaches Modern Standard Arabic and also

incorporates the Levantine variant. Includes a DVD with over 40 videos and gives access to a

companion website with interactive materials and teacher's notes.



Introduction to spoken Standard Arabic: a conversational course on DVD (Abed, Shukri B., & A.

Sawan), 2011-2013, Yale University Press Part 1 (book & DVD), 9780300144802, £35.00; part 2 (book & DVD), 9780300159042, £30.00

A textbook with DVD to help beginning students develop their oral communication skills by introducing them to basic conversational and structural aspects of the language. Assumes a basic

knowledge of the Arabic alphabet as well as familiarity with elementary-level vocabulary, grammar,

and sentence structure. Accompanied by a DVD filmed in Jerusalem, Amman, and Washington, DC. Mastering Arabic (Wightwick, J., & Gaafar, M.), Palgrave Macmillan

Bestselling Modern Standard Arabic course for beginners and intermediate. Home or classroom

use. Level 1 — Textbook with CD(s), 9781137380456, £31.66; textbook, 9781137380449, £25.99; activity

book, 9781137372260, £14.99

Level 2 — Textbook with CD(s), 9780230220867, £30.83; textbook, 9780230220881, £24.99; CD(s),

9780230220874, £22.92

New Media Arabic: a coursebook for reading Arabic news (Elgibali, A., & N. Korica), 2nd ed.,

30/07/2014, The American University of Cairo Press, 9789774166525, £22.50

Introduction to the language of newspapers, magazines, and Internet news sites for intermediate to advanced-level students. Chapter topics include: meetings and conferences, elections, conflicts,

terrorism, business and finance.

Read & speak Arabic (Wightwick, J., & M. Gaafar), 2nd ed., 2012, G & W Publishing, book with

CD(s), 9781903103326, £9.96 Bestselling course. A fun introduction to everyday Arabic through activities, games and picture

cards. Comes with a free 60-minute CD. Can be preceded by the "100 word exercise book" for

additional confidence in script. Additional exercises available online. New Salamaat!: Learn Arabic with ease, 07/10/2014, Tuttle, book with CD(s), 9780804842365, £22.99

Learn to read, write and speak Arabic efficiently thanks to a method designed specifically for native

English speakers Special attention is given to understanding Arabic culture and placing the

language within its cultural context.

New Speed up your Arabic: strategies to avoid common errors (Maisel, S.), 26/02/2015, Routledge,

9780415660556, £28.99 Suitable for classroom use or self-study, this book is an ideal resource for intermediate learners

wishing to refine their language skills and gain an in-depth understanding of Arabic grammar and

usage. Audio files and supplementary exercises available on companion website. Teach Yourself Complete Arabic (Smart, J. & F. Altorfer), 01/12/2015, Hodder Education

Book, 9781444195170, pp.459, £24.99; book with CD(s), 9781444195163, £39.99

Do you want to speak, read and write Arabic fluently? A Modern Standard Arabic course from

beginner to Common European Framework Level 4/B2 whereby the student can: "interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible

without strain for either party. Can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue." Pack includes 2 x 70-

minute audio CDs (MP3 compatible).

Grammar

New Arabic grammar in context (Alhawary, M.), 26/01/2016, Routledge, 9780415715966, £26.99

A unique and exciting approach to learning grammar. It presents grammar as a necessary and

essential tool for understanding Arabic and for developing comprehension and production skills.

Arabic through the Qur'an (Jones, A.), 2005, The Islamic Texts Society, 9780946621682, £15.99 In forty lessons and starting with the alphabet, the course covers the whole of Arabic grammar.

Each lesson is followed by exercises and a key to the exercises is available at the end of the book.

Arabic verbs & essentials of grammar: a practical guide to the mastery of Arabic (Wightwick, J., & M. Gaafar), 2nd ed., 2008, McGraw-Hill, 9780071498050, pp.160, £10.99

Offering a solid foundation to the major verbal and grammatical concepts. Each unit devoted to one

topic (e.g. verbs in the jussive) supported by numerous examples. With English>Arabic index of verbs, their Arabic translation and verb-type conjugation.



Arabic: an essential grammar (Abu-Chacra, Faruk), 2007, Routledge, 9780415415712, pp.355, £30.99

For beginners and intermediate students, a clear book offering a strong foundation for Arabic

grammar. With exercises and examples. New Basic Arabic: a grammar and workbook (Samy, W. & L.), 01/04/2014, Routledge,

9780415587730, £28.99

A part of very popular series, this extremely useful book comprises an accessible reference grammar

and related exercises in a single volume. Presents 51 individual grammar points, contain answer keys.

New Fundamentals of Arabic Grammar (Sawaie, Mohammed), 2014, Routledge, 9780415710046,

pp.488, £35.99

Fundamentals of Arabic Grammar provides an authoritative guide to Modern Standard Arabic

(MSA) grammar. It has been organised to promote a thorough understanding of MSA grammar and presents its complexities in a cohesive and user-friendly format.

Mastering Arabic grammar (Wightwick, J., & M. Gaafar) (Palgrave Macmillan Master Series), 2005,

Palgrave Macmillan, 9781403941091, pp.149, £18.99 Aimed at beginners or early intermediate learners of Arabic. Ideal for self-study and classroom use

as a reference and practice book in one. Answers provided.

Modern standard Arabic grammar: a learner's guide (Alhawary, M.), 2011, Wiley-Blackwell, 9781405155021, £27.99

Comprehensive coverage of Arabic grammar and structure in current standard use, from entry level

to advanced proficiency

New Modern written Arabic: a comprehensive grammar, 29/07/2015, Routledge, 9780415667494,

£55.99 This comprehensive work is an invaluable resource for anyone at the intermediate to advanced

level, from students through to teachers and linguists. It is ideal for use in colleges, universities and

adult classes of all types.

Alphabet

Arabic alphabet: how to read & write it (Awde, N., & P. Samano.), 2006, Saqi, 9780863569548, £7.99

This book proceeds step-by-step through all the letters of the Arabic alphabet, showing the sounds

they stand for and how they are combined into words. Nothing essential is left out, but no unnecessary complications are added.

A guide to writing Arabic, 2012, Pendragon, 9781909385009, £7.99

An accessible guide to Arabic script.

Mastering Arabic Script: a guide to handwriting (Wightwick, J., & M. Gaafar), 2005, Palgrave, 9781403941107, pp.116, illus., £18.99

Beginner and improver's introduction to both handwritten and printed forms (ruq'a and naskh) to

improve recognition and fluency. With numerous writing exercises. Teach yourself read and write Arabic script (Diouri, M.), 2nd ed., 2011, Hodder & Stoughton,

9781444100198, £19.99

A clear step-by-step guide to the written language, with plenty of examples from real-life texts to show how it works in context and lots of exercises to reinforce your learning. This new edition has

an easy-to-read page design.

Readers

New Advanced Arabic literary reader, 25/11/2015, Routledge, 9781138828698, £29.99

Suitable for both class use and independent study, each extract is supported by an introduction to the author, pre-reading activities, comprehension questions and discussion questions.



Anthology of Arabic literature, culture, and thought from pre-Islamic times to the present. (Frangieh, Bassam K.), 2005, Yale University Press, book with CD-Rom(s), 9780300104936,

pp.564, £35.00 A unique and essential work for advanced students of Arabic presenting 70 works by different

authors with accompanying CD-ROM containing 10 selected audio tracks. Covers literature from

pre-Islamic prose and poetry, selections from the Qur'an, literature in Al-Andalus, folkloric tradition such as the Arabian Nights, modern day movements, and much more. With vocabulary lists

and some points of discussion/questions. With Arabic>English glossary.

The Arab news: an Arabic language reader for intermediate students: with exercises and key

(Pragnell, F.), 2003, Pragnell Books Book, 9780954460600, £14.95; CD(s), 9780954460679, £15.79+VAT

Dual-language, progressively graded reader for intermediate students wishing to familiarise

themselves with the language of business and commerce as found in Arabic newspapers. Ideal for

AS/A2 or university students. Easy Arabic reader: a three-part text for beginning students (Wightwick, J. & M. Gaafar), 2011,

McGraw-Hill, 9780071754026, £13.99

A three-part text for beginning students with exercises, an answer key and glossaries for new vocabulary. Audio recordings available online

Emerging Arab voices: Nadwa 1 (Various), 2011, Saqi Books, 9780863564147, £14.99

Collection of texts by some of the best contemporary Arab writers in parallel text edition (Arabic/English).

Kalila wa Dimna for students of Arabic (Younes, M.), 2013, Routledge, 9780415639972, £33.99

A simplified version of the Arabic literary classic. Each tale is fully supported by a range of

comprehension, vocabulary-building, and grammar reinforcement activities and exercises. Mastering Arabic through literature: the short story / al-Rubba vol. 1 (Soliman, I.), 2nd ed., 2015,

American University of Cairo Press, 9789774165986, £25.50

Creative reading tasks and exercises focus on the writing and literary styles of the four writers, while grammar is reinforced through text analysis and writing assignments, with an emphasis on

building vocabulary and idiomatic expressions, as well as developing a deeper understanding of

cultural issues.

The train heading back to Baghdad (Pragnell, Fred), 2013, Sayeeb Books, book with CD(s), 9781906228477, £14.99

Bilingual reader with audio CD, vocabulary notes and comprehension exercises.

New The Travels of Ibn Battuta: a guided Arabic reader, 30/03/2016, The American University of

Cairo Press, 9789774167157, pp.288, £24.95 A unique Arabic literature and history textbook for students at the High Intermediate to Advanced

level. Each of the twenty lessons is designed to stand alone for classroom or individual study.

Individual sections focus on classical grammar and stylistics, historical and cultural background and critical evaluation of the texts.

Week in the Middle East: an Arabic language reader with takes, exercises and key (Pragnell, F.),

2003, Pragnell Books Book, 9780954460624, £16.95; CD(s), 9780954460686, £14.13+VAT

Dual-language reader featuring articles covering main areas of media Arabic. It aims to introduce

and consolidate by subsequent repetition the common terms found in newspaper, radio and

television commentaries. For intermediate/advanced students or university and AS/A2 alike.

Supplementary material

New Arabic in the City: Issues in Dialect Contact and Language Variation (Miller, Catherine et al.),

2014, Routledge, 9780415762175, pp.368

Filling a gap in the literature currently available on the topic, this edited collection is the first

examination of the interplay between urbanization, language variation and language change in fifteen major Arab cities.



New Arabic: a linguistic introduction (Ryding, K.), 31/03/2014, Cambridge University Press,

9781107606944, £18.99

Comprehensive guide to the linguistic structure of Arabic. It describes the fundamentals of the

writing system, pronunciation and sound system, morphology, syntax, as well as its historical development.

New Arabic-English-Arabic Legal Translation (El-Farahaty, H.), 23/12/2014, Routledge,

9780415707534, £29.99

Author analyses parallel authentic legal documents in both Arabic and English to examine the features of legal discourse in both languages and uncover the different translation techniques used.

New Collins Arabic language and culture (Swan, R.), 08/01/2015, Collins, 9780007514458, £8.99

A sharp and informative introduction to the complex subject of the language, history, culture and

customs of the Arab world. Developing writing skills in Arabic (Ben Amor, T.), 2012, Routledge, 9780415588133, £29.99

A text designed to equip intermediate to advanced students with writing skills in a range of

situations. Suitable for use as a classroom text, or a self-study course.

New Modern Arabic Sociolinguistics: Diglossia, variation, codeswitching, attitudes and identity

(Albirini, Abdulkafi), 08/09/2015, Routledge, 9780415707473, £32.99 Modern Arabic Sociolinguistics outlines and evaluates the major approaches and methods used in

Arabic sociolinguistic research with respect to diglossia, codeswitching, language variation and

attitudes and social identity. Teaching and learning Arabic as a foreign language (Ryding, K. C.), 14/10/2013, Georgetown

University Press, 9781589016576, £26.50

This guide clearly and succinctly presents the basic tenets of teaching foreign languages specifically

for Arabic teachers. New Thinking Arabic translation. A course in translation method: Arabic to English (Dickins, J. et

al.), 2nd ed., 10/03/2016, Routledge, 9780415705639, pp.272, £32.99

A comprehensive practical course in translation for advanced students of Arabic, which focuses on

methods of improving translation quality whilst giving clear explanations of the theoretical issues involved, such as Journalism and Politics, Legal and technical texts and Literary texts. Issues such

as cultural differences and register and dialect are addressed.

A to Z of Arabic-English-Arabic translation (Husni, R. & D. L. Newman), 2013, Saqi, 9780863568855, £18.99

The first book to both highlight common translation pitfalls and adopt a bidirectional approach, by

addressing problems relating to both Arabic - English and English - Arabic translation.

Using numbers in Arabic (Ali, Jamal), 01/10/2013, Georgetown University Press, 9781626160057, pp.200, £25.00

A handy addition to the reference shelf of every dedicated student of Arabic. Suitable for

intermediate and advanced learners.

Verbs

501 Arabic Verbs: fully conjugated in all the forms (Scheindlin, Raymond P.), 2007, Barron's

Educational Series, 9780764136221, pp.562, £11.99 Printed in Arabic script with examples of sentences in English and Arabic for each verb. Arranged

alphabetically by Arabic verb in table format, one verb per page with English translation and

conjugated in all tenses and forms. With index of verbs in root order.

Arabic verbs & essentials of grammar: a practical guide to the mastery of Arabic (Wightwick, J., & M. Gaafar), 2nd ed., 2008, McGraw-Hill, 9780071498050, pp.160, £10.99

Offering a solid foundation to the major verbal and grammatical concepts. Each unit devoted to one

topic (e.g. verbs in the jussive) supported by numerous examples. With English>Arabic index of verbs, their Arabic translation and verb-type conjugation.



Practice makes perfect: Arabic verb tenses (Wightwick, J., & M. Gaafar), 2012, McGraw-Hill,

9780071756365, £12.99

A reference/workbook for beginner to intermediate students which shows when and why to use certain verb tenses, giving numerous examples to increase the student's confidence in choosing the

right word. Answer key included plus a bonus online audio answer key version.

Vocabulary

Arabic vocabulary (Practice Makes Perfect) (Gaafar, M.), 2012, McGraw-Hill, 9780071756396,

£11.99 Expand your vocabulary and improve communication skills with this user-friendly resource.

Building Arabic vocabulary through reading: for advanced students of MSA, 30/01/2014, The

American University in Cairo Press, 9789774166136, £32.50

A resource for advanced learners of Arabic who want to improve their vocabulary through reading

of original Arabic texts. New Essential Arabic Vocabulary: A Handbook of Core Terms (Diouri, Mourad), 2015, Hodder &

Stoughton, 9781473600591, pp.224, £12.99

This book is a comprehensive guide to the most essential vocabulary in Modern Standard Arabic

(MSA). It's an ideal study companion for those in formal school or university education (GCSE and A-level, undergraduates and postgraduates) as well as self-learners.

A frequency dictionary of Arabic: core vocabulary for learners (Buckwalter, T., & D. Parkinson),

2011, Routledge, 9780415444347, pp.578, £34.99

An invaluable tool for learners of Arabic, providing a list of the 5,000 most frequently used words in Modern Standard Arabic as well as the most widely spoken Arabic dialects.

Dialects

Egypt

Colloquial Arabic of Egypt, 3rd ed., 01/08/2015, Routledge, book with online access, 9781138958036,

£39.99 A step-by-step course in spoken Egyptian Arabic - the most widely understood dialect in the Arab

world. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently in a broad range of situations.

No prior knowledge of the language is required. Free audio and other online material is available

on the publisher's website.

Kalaam gamiil: intensive course in Egyptian colloquial Arabic (Al-Tonsi, A., et al.), 2010, AUC Vol. 1 (inc. Windows/Mac compatible CD-ROM), 9789774163159, pp.353, £25.00; vol. 2 (inc.

Windows/Mac compatible CD-ROM), 9789774164934, £16.95

A new two-part course designed to build and develop communicative skills in Egyptian colloquial

along with vocabulary and grammar. Designed for students who have already reached the lower intermediate level of Modern Standard Arabic. Structured around basic topics that crop up in daily

conversations, lessons include a situation, a vocabulary list, preparatory sentences, explanations of

grammar in English, cultural information, and exercises.

Kallimni 'Arabi aktar: an upper intermediate course in spoken Egyptian Arabic 3 (Louis, S.), 2008, AUC, book with CD(s), 9789774161001, pp.304, £24.95

For adult students at high-intermediate/low-advanced levels of language proficiency. Each chapter

includes a conversation, and accompanying CD has recordings of each dialogue made by native Egyptian speakers.



Kallimni 'arabi bishweesh. A beginner's course in spoken Egyptian Arabic 1 (Louis, S.), 2008, AUC,

book with CD(s), 9789774162206, pp.241, £24.95

Aimed at total beginners who have no reading and writing background offering an emphasis on listening and speaking. Course includes a combination of authentic everyday cultural content plus

comprehensive grammar. By the end of the book, students will be able to introduce themselves, use

polite greetings and other courtesies, respond and initiate limited conversation, carry out daily transactions such as shopping, taxi, and travel, and read and write simple words and sentences.

Accompanying CD has recordings of each chapter's dialogues and exercises made by native

Egyptian speakers. A mixture of Arabic script and transliteration is used.

Kallimni 'arabi fi kull haaga: a higher advanced course in Spoken Egyptian Arabic 5 (Louis, S.), 2009, AUC Press, book with CD(s) & DVD(s), 9789774162244, pp.274, £19.50

Designed for adult students at the higher advanced stage of learning Egyptian colloquial Arabic,

with emphasis on listening and speaking. The accompanying MP3 audio CD has recordings of each chapter's dialogues and exercises, and a DVD of video files is included entitled "People's opinions".

Kallimni 'Arabi: an intermediate course in spoken Egyptian Arabic (Louis, S., & I. A. Soliman),

2007, AUC Press, book with CD(s), 9789774249778, pp.408, £26.50 Emphasises listening and speaking skills. CD carries recordings of the dialogues by native speakers.

From asking directions to advanced conversations such as future plans, hobbies, free time. For

those students with some ability to read and write Arabic.

Gulf & Saudi Arabia

Colloquial Arabic of the Gulf: the complete course for beginners (Holes, C.), 01/08/2015, Routledge,

book with online access, 9781138958128, pp.435, £39.99

For classroom and self-study use, offering a step-by-step approach to the spoken Arabic of the Gulf, together with an introduction to reading Arabic signs, business cards, advertisements and other

realia. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Featuring: grammatical points reinforced

with exercises, answer key, vocabulary summaries throughout the book, cultural points about Gulf culture, society and history, Arabic script appendix, and extra notes on Omani dialect.

Arabic<>English glossary.

Teach Yourself complete spoken Arabic (of the Arabian Gulf) (Smart, J. & F. Altorfer), 2010, Hodder

Education, book with CD(s), 9781444105469, pp.400, £59.99 Learn to speak the Arabic of the Arabian Gulf confidently through everyday real-life situations that

make grammar and vocabulary easy and memorable. Complete audio support (MP3 compatible)

containing dialogues, vocabulary and pronunciation on 2 CDs.

Iraq

Modern Iraqi Arabic with MP3 files: a textbook (Alkalesi, Yasin M.), 2nd ed., 2006, Georgetown

University Press, book with CD-Rom(s), 9781589011304, £37.95 An introductory textbook suitable for classroom and self-study for those with previous knowledge of

Arabic or those who want to learn the Iraqi dialect. Pronunciation exercises on the CD serve the

needs of those who want to learn the language quickly and efficiently. The 20 lessons are arranged

in a story-like format and based on everyday travel situations (greetings, taking a taxi, restaurants, directions). This new edition includes the Arabic script as well as its Romanized transcription.



The Levant

Colloquial Arabic (Levantine) (McLoughlin, L.J.), 3rd ed., 31/08/2015, Routledge, 9780415726856,

£39.99 Step-by-step approach to the Arabic spoken in Jordan, Syria, Lebanon and Palestine. Ideal course for self-study or class use and requires no previous knowledge of the language. Featuring: grammar

notes; answer key and dictionary; social, cultural and religious contexts. By the end of the course,

you will be able to communicate confidently in a range of situations and be able to adapt to other Arabic dialects.

Morocco

A short reference grammar of Moroccan Arabic (Harrell, R. S.), 2010, Georgetown University Press, 9781589017610, £39.50

Designed to serve as a reference for the student who has already had an introductory course in

Moroccan. Audio download available.

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