Product Information
This introduction to the spoken language of Iraq is suitable for classroom use and self-study. It is designed both for people with no previous knowledge of the Arabic language and those who know some Arabic and wish to learn the Iraqi dialect. The foundation of the book is a series of realistic dialogues that increase in complexity with each lesson. The language is based on the Baghdadi dialect, which is understood by a majority of Iraqis. All Arabic words are transliterated into roman script for easy understanding. New vocabulary is explained prior to each dialogue, while additional vocabulary related to the topic is also provided. The grammar, expressions, and cultural material found in the dialogues are fully explained in their proper context. The grammar is also presented in a logical, step-by-step manner for easy mastery. Each unit is supplemented with exercises that test and reinforce the student's knowledge, with an answer key provided at the end of the book. The two-way glossary contains more than 5,000 entries, enabling the book to double as a dictionary for travelers to Iraq. An audio CD feature accompanies the lessons. Nawal Nasrallah is an Iraqi native who taught the English language and English literature at the Universities of Baghdad and Mosul. She is the author ofProduct Identifiers
PublisherHippocrene Books, Incorporated
ISBN-100781810981
ISBN-139780781810982
eBay Product ID (ePID)57161967
Product Key Features
Number of Pages365 Pages
Publication NameBeginner's Iraqi Arabic
LanguageEnglish
SubjectArabic
Publication Year2006
TypeLanguage Course
AuthorNadia Hassani, Nawal Nasrallah
Subject AreaForeign Language Study
SeriesHippocrene Beginner's Ser.
FormatMixed Lot
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight20.2 Oz
Item Length8.6 in
Item Width5.9 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN2006-050371
Dewey Edition22
Target AudienceTrade
Dewey Decimal492.709567
Lc Classification NumberPj6823.N37 2006