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Instant Arabic

How to Express 1,000 Different Ideas with Just 100 Key Words and Phrases! (Arabic Phrasebook & Dictionary)
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Instant Arabic by Yousef Alreemawi and Fethi Mansouri is a practical guide designed to provide learners with essential Arabic language skills for everyday communication. It focuses on basic phrases and vocabulary needed for common situations, making it an ideal resource for beginners looking to quickly acquire conversational abilities. Featuring pronunciation tips and cultural insights, this book is perfect for travellers or anyone interested in the Arabic language and culture.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in quickly learning essential Arabic phrases and useful expressions for travel or business. Packed with practical language tips and cultural insights, it's perfect for beginners who seek a concise and handy reference for everyday conversations.

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You want to speak simple Arabic, but are just too busy to study? Or maybe you'll be visiting Saudi Arabia for a short time, and want a phrasebook to help you communicate? This book is for you.

The idea of Instant Arabic is simple—learn 100 words and phrases, and say 1,000 things. The trick is knowing which 100 words to learn. They're right here: the key 100 words you'll hear and use again and again.

Even with a vocabulary this small, you'll be surprised how these key words build into successful communication.

Series: Instant Phrasebook Series

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Instant Arabic is highly recommended as a practical phrasebook for beginners. It is appreciated for being a valuable addition to one's language learning resources. The series is praised for its utility, with a hope expressed for further expansion of available languages.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780804845687

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 March 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Tuttle Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 102.0mm

Height: 152.0mm

Weight: 142g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Fethi Mansouri lectures in Middle Eastern Language & Culture Studies at Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia. He is the author of Arabic in a Flash Volumes 1 and 2, Making Out in Arabic and the Pocket Arabic Dictionary. Yousef Alreemawi is a Research Assistant and Associate Lecturer in Arabic Studies at Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia.

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