Arabic For Dummies, 3rd Edition

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.

• Features new and revised content
• Offers a revamped, user-friendly design to both pedagogy and organization
• Includes expanded coverage of grammar, verb conjugations, and pronunciations
• Get free access to conversational audio tracks online

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!

Table of Contents

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