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CONTENTS
Dictionaries
Bilingual ........................................................................................................................... 5
Picture and visual........................................................................................................... 5
Arabic Language
Primary ............................................................................................................................ 6
Courses: GCSE.............................................................................................................. 6
Courses: Advanced level ............................................................................................. 7
Courses: Adult courses ............................................................................................... 7
Grammar......................................................................................................................... 9
Alphabet........................................................................................................................ 10
Readers.......................................................................................................................... 10
Supplementary material ............................................................................................. 11
Verbs.............................................................................................................................. 11
Vocabulary .................................................................................................................... 11
Dialects
Egyptian Arabic ............................................................................................................ 12
Gulf Arabic ................................................................................................................... 13
Iraqi Arabic ................................................................................................................... 13
Levantine Arabic.......................................................................................................... 14
Moroccan Arabic......................................................................................................... 14
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Dictionaries
Bilingual
Al-Mawrid: a modern English>Arabic dictionary (Ba'albaki, R.), 2013, Dar al-Ilm lil-Malayin,
hardback, 9789953636603, pp.1532, £69.95
Approx. 80,000 entries and free pronunciation CD-ROM
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.
Bennett & Bloom Arabic<>English dictionary (Awde, N., & K. Smith), 2003, Bennett & Bloom,
9781898948209, pp.440, £16.99
Best-selling portable dictionary ideal for learners of Arabic, as the Arabic script is clearly printed
along with its romanized equivalent.
Collins Cobuild English-English-Arabic dictionary, 2011, Collins, 9780007429226, pp.576, £6.99
Aimed at learners of English, this dictionary provides definitions of terms in plain English as well as
Arabic translations.
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.), 2010, Star, hardback, 9781905863792, £17.95
Word-to-word two-way dictionary.
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 Compact version
The definitive Arabic>English dictionary. Arranged by root with each form listed underneath entry.
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
Picture and visual
Dorling Kindersley bilingual visual dictionary: Arabic<>English (VV. AA.), 2009, DK,
9781405341219, 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.
The Oxford Picture Dictionary English-Arabic (Shapiro, N. & J. Adelson-Goldstein), 2nd ed, 2009,
Oxford University Press, 9780194740104, pp.305, illus., £19.00
Colourful and vibrant themed scenes, illustrating over 4000 words. Additions to this new edition
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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
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.
Chatterbox: Arabic made easy Foundation 2, MM Books, 9781908871015, £8.90
Basic vocabulary and communication practice for young learners.
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.
My little world: Arabic made easy Foundation 1, MM Books, 9781908871008, £7.90
An introduction to Arabic letters, colourful exercises and grammar mind-maps, aimed at young
learners.
Sing and learn Arabic! Songs and pictures to make learning fun! (Husar, S., et al.), 2008, ABC
Melody, book & CD, 9781855861084, pp.22, £14.00
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, £4.99+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
Carnival (Mahir, M.) (Pre-GCSE series), MM Books
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New three-part course designed for KS3 (11–14 year-olds) emphasising a reading and response
approach whilst touching on speaking, listening and writing. Targets beginners who can read the
Arabic alphabet and comprehend simple words.
Level 1: suitable for secondary school year 7
student’s book, 9781908871022, pp.105, £8.50; workbook, 9781908871039, £3.50; CD(s), 9781908871046,
£5.00; Pack 2 (student's book & CD), £12.50; Pack 3 (student's book, workbook & CD), 9786000789329,
£14.90
Level 2: suitable for secondary school year 8
student’s book, 9781908871053, £8.50; CD(s), 9781908871077, £5.00; student's book, workbook & CD,
9786000789336, £14.90
Level 3: suitable for secondary school year 9
student’s book, 9781908871084, £8.50; CD(s), 9781908871107, £5.00; workbook, 9781908871091, £3.50;
book, workbook & CDs, 9786000789343, £16.90
Edexcel IGCSE Arabic, 2011, Pearson, student’s book, 9781408275689, £23.49
Attractive, full-colour textbook providing complete coverage of the Edexcel IGCSE Arabic First
Language specification.
GCSE Arabic essential vocabulary list, Links, 9799953296325, £5.99
Words are listed by topic, includes lists of prepositions, adjectives and verbs.
The grammar and writing guide: GCSE (Mahir, G. N.), 2011, MM Books, pp.204, £9.90
Specifically written for the GCSE Arabic writing test and based on the Edexcel syllabus. Details
punctuation, style and handwriting advice with concise grammar explanations with examples
required for GCSE level. Contains 70 ready-written pieces covering the GCSE examination tasks
including 29 pieces for the extended writing task.
GSCE Arabic: your Arabic friend / sadiquka al-'arabiyyah (Mahir, G. N.), New edition, 2008, MM
Books
Textbook, pp.278, £16.90; CD (group/classroom use), £8.33+VAT; book & CD, £24.43
Arrangement of chapters according to the latest GCSE Edexcel Arabic syllabus with added elements
relating to the EU, health and safety, and the environment.
Talk with me: pre-GCSE conversations
Textbook, 9781908871114, £6.90; CD(s), 9781908871121, £4.00
Contains 28 conversations for relevant pre-GCSE topics, with vocabulary and exercises.
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), 3rd ed., 2008, 9781908871190, pp.189, £12.90
AS-level textbook.
The grammar and writing guide: A-level (AS/A2) (Mahir, G. N.), 2011, MM Books, 9781908871183,
pp.164, £9.90
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 (Alosh, M.), 2nd ed., 2009-2013, Yale University Press
Letters and sounds of the Arabic language workbook (incl. DVD & MP3), 9780300140484, £20.00;
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Functional Modern Standard Arabic for beginners (hardback, DVD & CD), 9780300122725, £40.00;
Functional Modern Standard Arabic for intermediate learners (hardback & 3 audio CDs),
9780300178777, £65.00
Covers the first year of instruction in Modern Standard Arabic. A complete educational package
comprising student textbook and workbook, a DVD video filmed in Syria, an MP3 audio CD, and an
online interactive exercise programme.
Al-Arabiyyah bayna yadayk (Al-Arabiya bayn yadayk) Arabic between your hands, Arabic for All
Developed in Saudi Arabia as a specialist curriculum for mature learners. Can be used for teaching
Arabic up to GCSE and A-Level. Textbooks all in Arabic with MP3 CD, and separate teacher's
guide. Separate monolingual dictionary accompanies the course.
Level 1 — student’s book, 9789960415338, £50.00; teacher’s book, £27.00
Level 2 — student’s book, £25.00; teacher’s book, 9789960431635, £50.00
Level 3 — student’s book, £25.00; teacher’s book, £50.00
Monolingual dictionary (Mu'ajam Al-Arabiyyah bayna yadayk) with grammar appendix — £22.00
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 & first-use online access, 9781589016323, pp.168, £34.50; hardback & DVDROM & first-use online access, 9781589016446, £41.66; teacher's edition (includes answer key) & &
DVD-ROM & first-use online access), 9781589017054, £41.39; answer key, 9781589016347, £3.50;
DVD-ROM, 9781589016330, £11.46+VAT
Al-kitaab fi ta'allum al-'arabiyah with DVDs. Part one
textbook, DVD & online exercises (3rd ed.), 9781589017368, £48.25; textbook (teacher's edition),
9781589017474, £49.99; hardback, 9781589017375, £55.49; answer key, 9781589017382, £4.25
Al-kitaab fi ta'allum al-'arabiyya with DVDs. Part two
textbook & online exercises, 9781589019621, £53.50; answer key, 9781589019652, £5.00
Al-kitaab fi ta'allum al-'arabiyah with DVD and MP3 CD. Part three
textbook & 1 DVD & 1 MP3, 9781589011496, pp.405, £41.50
DVD of Levantine videos for Al-kitaab Arabic language program (from Alif Baa to Al-kitaab part
three)
DVD(s), 9781589015098, £15.75+VAT
Audio on the go
Al-kitaab part 1 audio on the go MP3 CD, 9781589011502, £8.75+VAT; Al-kitaab part 2 audio on the
go MP3 CD, 9781589011519, £13.33+VAT
Arabic for life: a textbook for beginning Arabic (Frangieh, B. K.), 2011, Yale University Press,
9780300141313, £60.00
An intensive, comprehensive approach to beginning Arabic offering a dynamic and
multidimensional view of the Arab world that incorporates language with Arabic culture and
intellectual thought.
New Arabiyyat Al-Naas, 2013, Routledge
Part 1, 9780415516938, £44.99; part 2, 9780415509084, £44.99
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.
New 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.
New Lughatuna al-fusha. A new course in Modern Standard Arabic with audio CD and DVD
(Louis, S.), 2010-2013, AUC
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Vol. 1, 9789774163524, £34.50; vol. 2, 9789774163920, £32.99; vol. 3, 9789774165658, £31.15; vol. 4,
9789774165832, £35.99
Designed for beginner adult learners, teaching the literary language of today's books, media and
formal communication throughout the Arab world. Each of the ten chapters focus on everyday
situations such as greetings and introductions. Exercises cover listening, reading, writing, and
pronunciation skills. Audio CD includes all audio material for the listening activities, dialogues and
pronunciation exercises; the DVD provides visual presentations on how to write Arabic letters; and
there are online interactive reading, writing and grammar activities.
Mastering Arabic (Wightwick, J., & Gaafar, M.), Palgrave Macmillan
Bestselling Modern Standard Arabic course for beginners and intermediate. Home or classroom
use.
Level 1 — textbook & CD, 9780230013124, £34.33 inc VAT; textbook, 9780230013100, pp.371, £21.99;
activity book, 9780230282193, £11.99; CD(s), 9780230013117, £20.83+VAT
Level 2 — textbook & CD, 9780230220867, £28.03; textbook, 9780230220881, £20.99; CD(s),
9780230220874, £27.50
Read & speak Arabic (Wightwick, J., & M. Gaafar), 2nd ed., 2012, G & W Publishing, book & CD,
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 Speaking Arabic: a course in conversational Eastern Arabic (Palestinian) (Elihay, J.), 2012,
Gefen Publishing, book & CD, 9789657397305, £125.00
Set of 4 books and 5 CDs. Combines an extensive review of the grammatical structure, morphology
and syntax of colloquial Arabic - all explained in clear and accessible language - with a wideranging vocabulary of some 2,500 words. For both self-study and classroom use.
Teach Yourself Complete Arabic (Smart, J. & F. Altorfer), 2010, Hodder Education
Book, 9781444100167, pp.459, £19.99; book & CD, 9781444100174, £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."
Grammar
Al-Murshid: a guide to modern standard Arabic grammar for intermediate level (Al-Sawi, L.
& I. Saad), 2012, The American University in Cairo Press, 9789774165399, £21.95
A reference and exercise book with interactive presentations illustrating the main grammar points.
A practical and flexible tool for students and teachers.
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, £8.99
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, £29.99
For beginners and intermediate students, a clear book offering a strong foundation for Arabic
grammar. With exercises and examples.
Mastering Arabic grammar (Wightwick, J., & M. Gaafar) (Palgrave Macmillan Master Series), 2005,
Palgrave Macmillan, 9781403941091, pp.149, £16.99
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,
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9781405155021, £23.99
Comprehensive coverage of Arabic grammar and structure in current standard use, from entry level
to advanced proficiency
A student grammar of Modern Standard Arabic (Schulz, E.), 2004 (reprinted 2008), Cambridge
University Press, 9780521541596, pp.248, £28.99
Suitable for beginners to more advanced students.
Alphabet
Arabic alphabet: how to read & write it (Awde, N., & P. Samano.), 2006, Saqi, 9780863569548, £7.99
New 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, £16.99
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
Readers
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.
New Kalila wa Dimna for students of Arabic (Younes, M.), 2013, Routledge, 9780415639972,
£29.99
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.
New Mastering Arabic through literature: the short story / al-Rubba vol. 1 (Soliman, I.), 2013,
American University of Cairo Press, 9789774165986, £25.99
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.
Palestine Chronicle 1880–1950 (Pragnell, F. (compiler)), 2005, Pragnell Books, 9780954953805,
pp.131, £16.95
Authentic newspaper extracts from the Arabic press tracing the main political and social
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developments between 1880 and 1950. With key dates and events on each year page. With CD
containing spoken English translations of all the articles.
New The train heading back to Baghdad (Pragnell, Fred), 2013, Sayeeb Books, book & CD,
9781906228477, £14.99
Bilingual reader with audio CD, vocabulary notes and comprehension exercises.
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
Developing writing skills in Arabic (Ben Amor, T.), 2012, Routledge, 9780415588133, £24.99
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.
The syntax of Arabic (Aoun, J. et al), 2009, Cambridge Univ. Pr., 9780521659864, £26.99
Provides an overview of the major syntactic constructions in Arabic that have featured in recent
linguistic debates, and discusses the analyses provided for them in the literature.
New 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.
New Uktub Al-'Arabiya: writing skills in modern standard Arabic, (Hassenein, A. et al.), 2013, The
American University in Cairo Press
New
Beginners, 9789774165856, £21.50; Intermediate/Advanced, 9789774165412, £21.95
Series that aims to develop the writing skills of students learning Modern Standard Arabic, enabling
them to move from forming correct words, phrases, sentences, and simple texts, to writing simple
paragraphs and ultimately producing texts with the competency of a native speaker.
Verbs
10000 Arabic verbs (Shaffique, M.), 2012, Laurel Oak Books, 9780956035714, £27.00
213 verb conjugation patterns presented in a clear, user-friendly fashion.
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.
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.
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, £8.99
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.
New
Vocabulary
Arabic vocabulary (Practice Makes Perfect) (Gaafar, M.), 2012, McGraw-Hill, 9780071756396,
£11.99
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Expand your vocabulary and improve communication skills with this user-friendly resource.
Arabic vocabulary builder+ with the Michel Thomas Method, 2013, Hodder & Stoughton,
CD(s), 9781444197631, £33.33+VAT
Four-hour intermediate level audio course, introduces over 1,000 new words, verbs and everyday
phrases through essential language building blocks.
New Building Arabic vocabulary through reading: for advanced students of MSA, 2013, 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.
A frequency dictionary of Arabic: core vocabulary for learners (Buckwalter, T., & D. Parkinson),
2011, Routledge, 9780415444347, pp.578, £30.99
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.
New Internet Arabic (Diouri, M.), 2013, Edinburgh University Press, book & CD, 9780748644919,
£12.99
Provides up-to-date expressions, jargon and new coinages to express modern concepts in internet
Arabic. With CD-ROM with audio recordings and interactive audio-visual flashcards.
Using Arabic synonyms (Parkinson, D.), 2005, Cambridge Univ. Pr., 9780521001762, £37.99
Each entry is illustrated with authentic examples of the synonyms in use, showing their unique
meanings and grammatical properties, and enabling students to quickly recognize them in real-life
contexts.
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Dialects
Egyptian Arabic
Arabi liblib: Egyptian colloquial Arabic for the advanced learner (Al Ekhnawy, K. & J. Ali), 2011-2012,
The American University in Cairo Press
Vol 1: adjectives and descriptions, 9789774163999, £22.95; vol. 2: proverbs, 9789774164583, £22.95; vol.
3: idioms and other expressions, 9789774164972, £22.95
Grammar and colloquial language presented using real life examples and cultural information.
Colloquial Arabic of Egypt, 2003, Routledge
Book, 9780415276894, £24.99; book & CD, 9780415426985, £42.19+VAT
A dictionary of Egyptian Arabic: Arabic>English (Badawi, El-S. & M. Hinds), 2009, Librairie du
Liban, hardback, 9789953865225, pp.999, £81.95
Words are arranged by root, and fully transliterated with example sentences.
New Egyptian Arabic<>English dictionary & phrasebook, 2013, Hippocrene, 9780781813174,
pp.320, £12.50
Includes more than 6,000 dictionary entries; easy-to-read phonetics (all entries include both
original Arabic script and Romanised phonetics) and basic grammar and pronunciation guides.
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, £19.95; vol. 2 (inc.
Windows/Mac compatible CD-ROM), 9789774164934, £26.95
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 & CD, 9789774161001, pp.304, £21.95
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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 & CD, 9789774162206, pp.241, £30.99
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 & CD & 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 & CD, 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.
New Umm al-Dunya: advanced Egyptian colloquial Arabic, 2013, The American University in Cairo
Press, Book with CD-Rom(s), 9789774165641, £29.94
Aimed at learners of Egyptian Colloquial Arabic who have previously studied Modern Standard
Arabic, this is the first textbook to handle the different levels and the variety of contexts of Egyptian
Colloquial: both the everyday and the educated forms.
Gulf Arabic
Colloquial Arabic of the Gulf: the complete course for beginners (Holes, C.), 2010, Routledge
Book, 9780415430395, pp.435, £24.99; book & CD, 9780415432283, £42.20+VAT
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 & CD, 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.
Iraqi Arabic
The Georgetown Dictionary of Iraqi Arabic: Arabic<>English, 2013, Georgetown University
Press, hardback, 9781589019157, pp.1600, £55.25
Approx. 17,500 words. Provides conventional Arabic script for main entries, and organized by root,
includes phonetic transcription and extensive example sentences.
Modern Iraqi Arabic with MP3 files: a textbook (Alkalesi, Yasin M.), 2nd edition, 2006, Georgetown
University Press, book & CD, 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
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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.
Levantine Arabic
Colloquial Arabic (Levantine) (McLoughlin, L.J.), 2008, Routledge
Book, 9780415448574, £21.99; book & CD, 9780415448604, £42.18+VAT
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.
Eastern Arabic with MP3 files: an introduction to Palestinian Arabic (Rice, F. & M. Sa'id), 2nd ed.,
2011, Georgetown University Press, book & CD, 9781589018990, £32.49
Introduction to spoken Levantine Arabic (Palestinian, Lebanese and Syrian). Written all in
transcription.
Shou fi ma fi? Intermediate Levantine Arabic (Chouairi, R.), 2011, Yale University Press,
9780300153910, pp.220, £40.00
For those students already familiar with Modern Standard Arabic, this intermediate-level text will
enable easy communication and comprehension in Levantine Arabic (in particular Lebanon and
Syria). The book contains 19 lessons on a variety of topics and situations that are likely to be
encountered by the student. The audio component recorded by native speakers is featured on a
companion website.
Moroccan Arabic
An introduction to Moroccan Arabic and culture (Chekayri, A.), 2011, Georgetown University Press,
book with DVD(s), 9781589016934, £41.50
Comprehensive language guide based on the authentic texts, aiming at teaching language and
culture simultaneously. Covers approx. 120 hours of classroom learning, includes a DVD.
Moroccan Arabic (Sakulich, A.), 2nd ed., 2011, Collaborative Media, 9780982440933, £16.99
Basic Moroccan Arabic for complete beginners, focused on communication skills and providing
side-by-side text in Arabic, English, transliteration and phonetic transcription.
A short reference grammar of Moroccan Arabic (Harrell, R. S.), 2010, Georgetown University Press,
9781589017610, £20.75
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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