Al-Kitaab Fii Tacallum Al-Carabiyya: A Textbook for Beginning Arabic: Part One [With DVD], 2nd Edition
A Textbook for Beginning ArabicPart One
Author: Kristen Brustad and Mahmoud Al-Batal Series: Al-Kitaab Fii Ta Allum Al -Arabiyya - A Textbook for Arabic
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Summary
Develops all language-related skills including reading, listening, speaking, writing, and cultural knowledgeImmediately incorporates extensive use of authentic materials for reading, listening, and grammatical practice, thus relating abstract grammatical concepts to practical skillsPresents narrative-based content through audio and video media rather than written text to develop meaning-focused language processing skills, utilizing two main characters and their extended familiesDevelops reading skills through the use of composed texts derived from the main narrative and authentic texts from newspapers and journalsIntroduces grammar using spiraling and inference, challenging students to discover the grammar of the language by means of analogy, problem solving, and educated guessingReinforces grammar and vocabulary through extensive classroom and homework exercises that provide constant review and expand to challenge students as their skills developIntroduces students to Egyptian colloquial through scenes based on the main narrative to promote the use of shared vocabulary and structure of the two registers to increase listening comprehension skillsContains Arabic-English and English-Arabic glossaries and reference charts as well as a new grammar index
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Al-Kitaab: Part One develops skills in standard Arabic while providing additional material in colloquial and classical Arabic. With new video material and revised and updated texts and exercises, the bound-in and revised DVDs supersede both the former CD audio set and video DVD previously only available as separate items - making this singular volume a comprehensive whole for those immersed in the early and intermediate stages of learning Arabic.
Critic Reviews
“"This is an extremely impressive volume, clearly demonstrating the practical and academic value of an outstanding textbook and the enormous amount of effort required in creating such a tool." -- Forum for Modern Language Studies”
The student hears, sees and reads Arabic, and learning is kept close to an authentic linguistic and cultural experience. ADFL Bulletin This is an extremely impressive volume, clearly demonstrating the practical and academic value of an outstanding textbook and the enormous amount of effort required in creating such a tool. Forum for Modern Language Studies More drills and activities have been worked into the text, giving students more practice in the skills being presented. MESA Bulletin One of the most complete modern Arabic pedagogy programs available. eLanguage.net
About the Author
Kristen Brustad is an associate professor of Arabic at the University of Texas at Austin. Mahmoud Al-Batal is an associate professor of Arabic and the director of the Arabic Flagship Program at the University of Texas at Austin. Abbas Al-Tonsi is a professor of Arabic at the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar.
Al-Kitaab: Part One develops skills in standard Arabic while providing additional material in colloquial and classical Arabic. With new video material and revised and updated texts and exercises, the bound-in and revised DVDs supersede both the former CD audio set and video DVD previously only available as separate items - making this singular volume a comprehensive whole for those immersed in the early and intermediate stages of learning Arabic.
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