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About the BookThe highly successful Easy Reader series is based on the distinctive approach that the best way to build language skills is to start reading it. Suitable for beginners to intermediate-level learners, this book features engaging readings of progressive difficulty that allow readers to rapidly build comprehension. Review sections and comprehension questions are integrated throughout the text to reinforce what is learned through the readings.This book, divided into three parts, begins with a series of stories about an Arab-American as he takes a tour of the Middle East as a graduation present. In the second part, readers are introduced to key figures of Arab History, from Saladin, who fought the Crusades, to Said Ouita, the Moroccan Olympic runner. Finally, learners encounter adapted stories from tradition sources like the 1001 Arabian Nights, with a humorous modern slant.Complementing this bestselling series is an online component that provides a tremendous new dimension for beginning learners. A free-access website provides recordings of many of the readings contained in the book - providing learners with a perfect way to recognize unknown words and improve their pronunciation.

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The all-in-one guide to mastery of Arabic grammar

Arabic Verbs & Essentials of Grammar provides an excellent introduction to the basics of Arabic if you are a beginner or a quick, thorough reference is you already have experience in the language. It offers a solid foundation of major verbal and grammatical concepts of the language, providing clear explanations of concepts and how they are similar, or very different, in Arabic and English.

Each unit is devoted to one topic, so you can find what you need and get focused instruction immediately. Concise yet thorough, the explanations are supported by numerous examples to help you master the different concepts. And for those tricky verbs, Arabic Verbs & Essentials of Grammar includes a Verb Index of the most common verbs, cross-referenced with the abundant verb tables appearing throughout the book.

This book will give you all this:

● Concise explanations of verbs, adjectives, pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions, and other grammar essentials

● Examples that reflect contemporary usage and real-life situations

● A high-frequency index to 400 Arabic verbs, cross-referenced to relevant sections in the book

New to this edition, twelve Authors’ Tutorials that will help your understanding of the system of Arabic verb roots. These recordings are available as streaming audio through the McGraw-Hill Language Lab app.

YOUR FIRST 100 WORDS IN . . . PASHTO

A paperback original

Takes the intimidation out of learning a new language

In the Your First 100 Words In series, readers are shown how to decipher and read a new script by learning 100 primary words in a new language.

Covering the languages of Iran and Afghanistan, this new addition to the Your First 100 Words In series can be used by students as a supplement for their language courses, by parents as an introduction for young children, or by learners independently.

YOUR FIRST 100 WORDS IN . . . PERSIAN

A paperback original

Takes the intimidation out of learning a new language

In the Your First 100 Words In series, readers are shown how to decipher and read a new script by learning 100 primary words in a new language.

Covering the languages of Iran and Afghanistan, this new addition to the Your First 100 Words In series can be used by students as a supplement for their language courses, by parents as an introduction for young children, or by learners independently.

The bestselling Easy Reader series, with its distinctive three-part structure that leads beginners to intermediate-level comprehension, now offers Arabic - and aids learners with audio recordings of selected readings from the book freely accessible online.

About the BookThe highly successful Easy Reader series is based on the distinctive approach that the best way to build language skills is to start reading it. Suitable for beginners to intermediate-level learners, this book features engaging readings of progressive difficulty that allow readers to rapidly build comprehension. Review sections and comprehension questions are integrated throughout the text to reinforce what is learned through the readings.This book, divided into three parts, begins with a series of stories about an Arab-American as he takes a tour of the Middle East as a graduation present. In the second part, readers are introduced to key figures of Arab History, from Saladin, who fought the Crusades, to Said Ouita, the Moroccan Olympic runner. Finally, learners encounter adapted stories from tradition sources like the 1001 Arabian Nights, with a humorous modern slant.Complementing this bestselling series is an online component that provides a tremendous new dimension for beginning learners. A free-access website provides recordings of many of the readings contained in the book - providing learners with a perfect way to recognize unknown words and improve their pronunciation.

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Practice your way to Arabic fluency

Practice Makes Perfect: Arabic Verb Tenses goes beyond other verb books to coach you in when and why verb tenses are used. You will find clear and concise explanations that pinpoint why specific tenses work in given situations as well as tons of engaging examples and numerous skill-building exercises. Combine those features with the renowned Practice Makes Perfect format and you have the ideal reference/workbook to learn to speak and write Arabic with fluency.

Inside you''ll find:

Go beyond Marhaba and add thousands of words and expressions to your Arabic vocabulary

To communicate comfortably in Arabic, you need easy access to a variety of words and expressions. In Practice Makes Perfect: Arabic Vocabulary you get the tools you need to expand your lexicon and sharpen your speaking and writing skills. And how do you do this? PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!

Each chapter of this comprehensive book focuses on a theme, such as family, food, or travel, so you can build your language skills in a systematic manner. As you lay the foundation for a burgeoning vocabulary, you will be able to weave your way in and out of English and Arabic togain the confidence you need to communicate with ease.

Practice Makes Perfect: Arabic Vocabulary offers you:

With help from this book, you can easilycommunicate in Arabic about:Education, careers, and skills * Vacations and adventures * Culture, society, and traditions * Cooking and recipes * Your neighborhood and home * Your family and friends * Environmental issues * Crime, justice, and politics . . . and much more

Go beyond Marhaba and add thousands of words and expressions to your Arabic vocabulary

To communicate comfortably in Arabic, you need easy access to a variety of words and expressions. In Practice Makes Perfect: Arabic Vocabulary you get the tools you need to expand your lexicon and sharpen your speaking and writing skills. And how do you do this? PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!

Each chapter of this comprehensive book focuses on a theme, such as family, food, or travel, so you can build your language skills in a systematic manner. As you lay the foundation for a burgeoning vocabulary, you will be able to weave your way in and out of English and Arabic to gain the confidence you need to communicate with ease.

Practice Makes Perfect: Arabic Vocabulary offers you:

With help from this book, you can easily communicate in Arabic about:Education, careers, and skills * Vacations and adventures * Culture, society, and traditions * Cooking and recipes * Your neighborhood and home * Your family and friends * Environmental issues * Crime, justice, and politics . . . and much more

Be cool in French! The popular phrase book for kids in-the-know is now available in full color.

Perfect for kids eight- to fourteen-years old, Way-Cool French covers the latest in kid language as it is spoken in the French-speaking world. Inside you will find out how kids in another country talk about their computers, how they text each other, and how they speak about their favorite music on their iPods.Includes words and phrases on topics such as numbers, greetings, weather, time, as well as the cool language you really want to know like the words for mobile phones, computers, music, comics, clothes, sports--even the Wii and avatars!

Be cool in Spanish! The popular phrase book for kids in-the-know is now available in full color.

Perfect for kids eight- to fourteen-years old, Way-Cool Spanish covers the latest in kid language as it is spoken in the Spanish-speaking world. Inside you will find out how kids in another country talk about their computers, how they text each other, and how they speak about their favorite music on their iPods.Includes words and phrases on topics such as numbers, greetings, weather, time, as well as the cool language you really want to know like the words for mobile phones, computers, music, comics, clothes, sports--even the Wii and avatars!

Be cool in Italian! The popular phrase book for kids in-the-know is now available in full color.

Perfect for kids eight- to fourteen-years old, Way-Cool Italian covers the latest in kid language as it is spoken in the Italian-speaking world. Inside you will find out how kids in another country talk about their computers, how they text each other, and how they speak about their favorite music on their iPods.Includes words and phrases on topics such as numbers, greetings, weather, time, as well as the cool language you really want to know like the words for mobile phones, computers, music, comics, clothes, sports--even the Wii and avatars!

Learn helpful Arabic vocabulary without being intimidated by its non-Roman script!

Your desire to learn Arabic may be twarted by its script; how will you pick up the language if you can''t understand its characters? Read and Speak Arabic for Beginners overcomes this obstacle by providing an accessible, entertaining program that will reinforce vocabulary as well as help you create basic structures.

Each of the eight topics develop your communication skills in key areas, and your progress will be reinforced by tests and puzzles. The accompanying 55-minute audio CD contains all the key words and phrases for you to listen to and repeat. It also features entertaining listening activities and games for additional reinforcement.

Topics include:What is your name?; Where are you from?; What is this?; Where is it?; What''s it like?;How do I get there?;Who''s this?; What do you do?

Learn helpful Chinese vocabulary without being intimidated by its non-Roman script!

Your desire to learn Mandarin Chinese may be twarted by its script; how will you pick up the language if you can''t understand its characters? Read and Speak Chinese for Beginners overcomes this obstacle by providing an accessible, entertaining program that will reinforce vocabulary as well as help you create basic structures.

Each of the eight topics develop your communication skills in key areas, and your progress will be reinforced by tests and puzzles. The accompanying 55-minute audio CD contains all the key words and phrases for you to listen to and repeat. It also features entertaining listening activities and games for additional reinforcement.

Topics include:What is your name?; Where are you from?; What is this?; Where is it?; What''s it like?;How do I get there?;Who''s this?; What do you do?