Jane Wightwick

Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step. Level 2 books introduce simple one- and two-syllable words for children to read based on key syllables and phonic patterns. Ball and book features alliterating word pairs on each spread to help children learn to recognise and read initial letters. Word pairs are shown in very short combinations with a fun illustration or cartoon. Lively and engaging illustrations to keep children interested.

Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step. Level 2 books introduce simple words for children to read based on key syllables with long vowels. Word pairs featuring the same syllable and long vowel are shown on each spread, to help children learn to recognise and read key syllables. Word pairs are shown in very short combinations with a fun illustration or cartoon. Lively and engaging illustrations to keep children interested.

Colloquial Arabic of Egypt provides 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 and effectively in Egyptian Arabic in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required.Key features include: Arabic in romanization form throughout, with optional Arabic script supplements emphasis on modern conversational language with clear pronunciation guidance progressive introduction to the Arabic alphabet to aid familiarity with simple labels and signs grammar section and bilingual glossaries for easy reference stimulating exercises with lively illustrations new e-resources at www.routledge.com/cw/colloquialsoffering supplementary materials for teachers and learners, including extra activities (and answers), vocabulary lists and cultural information, ideas for group activities linked to each unit in the course, listing of the complete Arabic alphabet, notes comparing Egyptian and Standard Arabic and downloadable additional audio tracks.Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, this new and revised edition of Colloquial Arabic of Egypt offers an indispensable resource both for independent learners and for students taking courses in Egyptian Arabic.By the end of this course, you will be at Level B1 of the Common European Framework for Languages and at the Intermediate-Mid on the ACTFL proficiency scales.Audio material to accompany the course is available to download free in MP3 format from www.routledge.com/cw/colloquials. Recorded by native speakers, the audio material features the dialogues and texts from the book and will help develop your listening and pronunciation skills.

Reinforce your Arabic language studies with lively, fun activities!The Mastering Arabic 1 Activity Book provides a wealth of practice material for all beginners who want to understand, speak, and read Modern Standard Arabic confidently. This second edition of the Activity Book has been updated to match the changes in Mastering Arabic 1: 3rd Edition. The twenty practice units in this Activity Book mirror the twenty units in Mastering Arabic 1, but this workbook can be used with any beginning Arabic course.Ideal for classroom use or self-study, the Mastering Arabic 1 Activity Book includes: Over 100 carefully-paced, engaging, and varied activities to reinforce vocabulary and basic conceptsUser-friendly lessons filled with cartoons, graphics, games and lively exercises that cover everyday topics like family, jobs, school, eating and drinking, and morePlenty of reading and handwriting practiceAnswer key at the back of the book helps students measure their progress

Egypt is the most populous Arab country, and Egyptian Arabic is the language that all Egyptians speak. This user-friendly reference includes the essential words, phrases and expressions a visitor would need to experience and enjoy Egypt to the fullest. Egyptian Arabic is also widely understood in other Arab countries, making this dictionary and phrasebook a very useful communication tool for visitors to these countries as well. The two-way dictionary section is extensive, and contains a wealth of words and phrases commonly used by Egyptians as they go about their daily lives, and beyond. The phrasebook section has insightful information about the Egyptian people, their customs, traditions and way of life. It covers topics such as meeting, visiting, socialising and celebrating with new Egyptian friends. Whether you are sightseeing, dining out with a client, or buying fresh produce from a local trader, you can count on this book to help you negotiate your way around Egypt. The guide 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.

Go beyond Marhaba and add thousands of words and expressions to your Arabic vocabularyTo 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:Thousands of new words and expressionsMore than 250 fun exercisesHandy cultural and social tips and an insight into Arab lifeAn answer key to gauge your comprehensionWith 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

"The Small Wonders Series" gives learners of Arabic the joy of reading at an early stage. This is the 6-volume Set that includes: "Small Wonders: Flowers (Level 1)"; "Small Wonders: The Hand (Level 1)"; "Small Wonders: The Eye (Level 2)"; "Small Wonders: Bees (Level 2)"; "Small Wonders: Dates (Level 3)"; and, "Small Wonders: The Hummingbird (Level 3)". Level 1: For beginning readers - this title vocabulary of 150 core words; simple sentences; use of verbs and plurals carefully controlled; and, fascinating cultural and historical facts. Level 2: For advanced beginners - this title presents vocabulary of 400 words; simple present/past verbs introduced; common plural patterns introduced; and, cultural and environmental information. Level 3: For intermediate learners - this title presents vocabulary of 800 words; and, more sophisticated concepts and language. Further commonly-used structures are introduced; and there is increased emphasis on information.

"The Small Wonders Series" gives learners of Arabic the joy of reading at an early stage. Level 3: For intermediate learners - this title presents vocabulary of 800 words; and, more sophisticated concepts and language. Further commonly-used structures are introduced; and there is an increased emphasis on information.

"The Small Wonders Series" gives learners of Arabic the joy of reading at an early stage. Level 3: For intermediate learners - this title presents vocabulary of 800 words; and, more sophisticated concepts and language. Further commonly-used structures are introduced; and there is an increased emphasis on information.

"The Small Wonders Series" gives learners of Arabic the joy of reading at an early stage. Level 2: For advanced beginners - this title presents vocabulary of 400 words; simple present/past verbs introduced; common plural patterns introduced; and, cultural and environmental information.

"The Small Wonders Series" gives learners of Arabic the joy of reading at an early stage. Level 2: For advanced beginners - this title presents vocabulary of 400 words; simple present/past verbs introduced; common plural patterns introduced; and, cultural and environmental information.

"The Small Wonders Series" gives learners of Arabic the joy of reading at an early stage. Level 1: For beginning readers - this title presents vocabulary of 150 core words; simple sentences; use of verbs and plurals carefully controlled; and, fascinating cultural and historical facts.

"The Small Wonders Series" gives learners of Arabic the joy of reading at an early stage. Level 1: For beginning readers - this title presents vocabulary of 150 core words; simple sentences; use of verbs and plurals carefully controlled; and, fascinating cultural and historical facts.

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.FeaturesEasy Reader series has excellent track record: 140,000+ copies sold of all editions.No other book on the market offers beginner-level Arabic readings.Convenient audio format allows listening online.Growing audience: study of Arabic has grown since 2000, but there are limited materials to progress beyond beginner.Progression of readings builds language skills graduallyIntroduces overview of rich history of Arab worldAudio recordings promote stronger listening and pronunciation skills

Part of the "ReadSpeak" series, this book features: activities and games; tear-out games; pinyin pronunciation with tones; straightforward explanations; attractive page design; and large Chinese characters for easy recognition. It also includes interactive audio flashcards which review the key words for each topic.

Packed with activities for beginners, this edition includes 75 minutes of audio specially designed to help with pronunciation and using the words in natural phrases and mini-conversations. It also features: 100 key items of vocabulary covering 8 everyday topics, with Pinyin transcription, including tone marks; Matching games, and memory games.

Hindi is one of the two official languages of India. This activity and puzzle book with hundred tear-out flashcards help learn Hindi script. It presents hundred key items of everyday vocabulary using illustrated puzzles and games. The learner can use the cards as instant aids and play memory games with them.

An exceptionally clear and accessible reference and workbook for anyone who wants to learn ArabicEasy Arabic Grammar is both a handy grammar reference and a primer/workbook for beginning to intermediate-level students of Arabic. Clear structural explanations and practice activities make it a perfect companion for formal language classes as well as any self-teaching course.

An exceptionally clear and accessible reference and workbook for students of ArabicWhether you are a complete beginner or just want to sharpen your writing skills, you’ll learn quickly from Easy Arabic Script. Clear explanations and graphics, along with exercises and activities will help you develop fluency in both reading and writing Arabic.

This textbook is an engaging, highly illustrated guide to learning handwriting as opposed to the printed form of the Arabic script. The book teaches Arabic handwriting in the form universally used by adult native speakers (riq'a) and compares it with naskh, the usual printed form.