Publisher's Synopsis
Self-study learners of Arabic are usually at a loss for words when they start a conversation with native speakers. Nothing has prepared them for the sound and speed of Arabic as it is actually spoken in daily situations. "Just Listen 'n' Learn" offers that contact with real Arabic. The program is based on recordings made on location in the Middle East. An attractive and easy-to-follow course book, packed with photographs and illustrations that provide a real sense of the country and its culture, guides the beginning-level learner through lessons that are broken into manageable chunks. They provide a transcription of the conversations on CD, with supporting explanations of common structures, and numerous practical exercises that prepare the learner for travel abroad. Grammar explanations are concise and kept to a minimum. Romanization is used throughout so that learners are not troubled by the difficulty of Arabic script. The accompanying three hours of recordings on CD literally take the listener directly to Arabic-speaking environments, to overhear interactions in the hotel, restaurant, market, pharmacy and different stores.;And in addition to practical language required for getting about, the program also builds confidence for person communication with native speakers, that prepare for talking about oneself, one's family, plans and views.
