Conjugation tables and example sentences for 264 of the most common verbs in Egyptian Colloquial Arabic

The Big Fat Book of Egyptian Arabic Verbs contains conjugation tables for 264 of the most common verbs used by Egyptians in their everyday speech. Over 1,400 example sentences are provided to show the verbs in context, all available on MP3, free to download from www.lingualism.com. The tables show over 70 forms of each verb, for all persons, numbers, tenses, negative, imperative, participles, and verbal noun. Each table appears on a left-facing page, while the opposing, right-facing page gives several example sentences demonstrating the verb in various contexts. All of the examples were written by a native speaker from Cairo and then translated into English. Care was given to provide a variety of forms for each verb (different persons, numbers, tenses, negative forms, etc.) in the examples. Following these are notes shedding more light on the verb's meaning and usage. All of the Arabic in the book appears in both Arabic script and its phonemic transcription. The Arabic is written with tashkeel (voweling) so that each word's pronunciation is clear. The phonemic transcription provides an even more accurate representation of the sounds of Egyptian Colloquial Arabic, which cannot always be represented by the Arabic script. It can also be helpful for learners who are not yet completely comfortable with Arabic script.

Egyptian Colloquial Arabic Verbs is an invaluable reference for learners. Over 80 verb tables offer model conjugations for practically any verb, including the more than 1,000 verbs presented in the indexes. Four indexes (verbs by conjugation table, phonetic transcription, Arabic script, and English translations) make locating any verb’s corresponding conjugation table quick and effortless. A pronunciation guide details the sounds of the language, the rules for stress and other sound changes that occur during conjugation. An extensive grammar reference explains how and when to use each verb tense through numerous examples, and contains tables for adding object pronoun suffixes to verbs. Free downloadable MP3s offer over 90 minutes of audio modeling by a native speaker. Free downloadable PDF templates, cards, etc. Egyptian Colloquial Arabic Verbs: Exercise Book is available separately.

The Beginning Learner's Egyptian Arabic Dictionary is perfect for anyone looking to build their core vocabulary and understanding of the language. With over 1,400 common words, phrases, and expressions, plus 1,700 example sentences with translations, this dictionary is not just a reference but also a self-study tool. Learners can benefit from the grammar and usage notes, and the English-Arabic Index and Phonemic Transcription Index make it easy to find what you're looking for. On the publisher's website, you can download or stream the free accompanying audio, which includes all the headwords and example sentences from the dictionary.

The language of the media in Egypt is Modern Standard Arabic. But this only means that the news is published in MSA; Egyptians still discuss news topics in Egyptian Arabic, and this is where this book comes into play. The News in Egyptian Arabic will expose you to a variety of topics that take you beyond everyday vocabulary and help you discuss the news and express yourself intelligently in natural, spoken Arabic. YouTuber Arabic teacher Ahmad ElKhodary presents 25 interesting news stories from around the world for reading and listening practice and discussion. The materials in this book are suitable for independent learners and those studying with the guidance of a teacher. The articles are each presented in several formats to help you with your learning goals. Each unit is organized as follows: The Main Text (without tashkeel) Key Words (with a translation matching exercise) The Article (with tashkeel) Comprehension Questions Discussion Questions Expressions and Structures (a multiple-choice exercise) Answer Key (with an English translation of the article, and the article in phonemic transcription) Notes (a lined page for you to take notes at the end of each unit) On the Lingualism website, you can find: free accompanying audio to download or stream (at variable playback rates) guides to the Lingualism orthographic (spelling and tashkeel) and phonemic transcription systems links to our Egyptian Arabic Facebook group and Ahmad’s social media channels

There are basically two types of Arabic: the local vernaculars-which are used in everyday life-and Modern Standard Arabic, which is restricted to writing and to speaking in formal settings. Anyone wanting to have a good command of the Arabic language must learn both varieties. kullu tamam! takes account of this diversity in two ways: it introduces the student to the language by means of Egyptian Colloquial Arabic, and provides a basis for those who want to go on to learn Modern Standard Arabic. This is done by using the grammatical terminology common to both varieties of Arabic, by offering many vocabulary items current in both the vernacular and the standard variety, and-in the later lessons-by introducing the Arabic script. kullu tamam! uses a cognitively oriented approach, presents Arabic mainly in transcription, gives grammatical rules, and presents a wide range of pattern drills and translation exercises (with key), as well as vocabulary lists for both Arabic-English and English-Arabic. Illustrative texts are either short dialogues, as may be encountered in daily life in Egypt, or descriptive passages dealing with more abstract topics and using a vocabulary typical of Arabic newspapers. The accompanying audio CD carries recordings of the texts, made by Egyptian native speakers. For over ten years now, the Dutch edition of kullu tamam! has been used successfully as a textbook in first-year Arabic courses at university level in the Netherlands. Now students in the English-speaking world can benefit from its clear, fresh approach. kullu tamam! is also suitable for self-study purposes.