Peters combines an authoritative text with his inimitable cartoons like no other author dealing with this subject today. The author of The Arab World Handbook proves once again to be an indispensable guide and companion for any visitor (on business or pleasure) to the fascinating and sometimes demanding land that is the Arab world. Split into two parts, Simple Etiquette in Arabia and The Customs and Culture of Arabia, James Peters extracts the common denominators of etiquette in the Gulf, as well as describing the essential first steps in understanding the place, the people and the culture.

Aimed at the beginner who has no prior knowledge of Arabic, this work begins with the first letter of the alphabet, and gradually builds up the learner's skills to a level where he or she would be able to read a passage of vocalised Arabic text. It also includes numerous copying exercises that enable students to develop a clear handwritten style.

Provides an easy-to-understand, practical guide to Arabic script. Explains the basic letter shapes, the combinations of letters, and different writing methods.--From publisher's description.

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 Book The 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. Features Easy 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 gradually Introduces overview of rich history of Arab world Audio recordings promote stronger listening and pronunciation skills

An exceptionally clear and accessible reference and workbook for anyone who wants to learn Arabic Easy 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.

The Most Basic Arabic teaches all the language you need to survive, enabling you to learn everything you need as simply and effortlessly as possible. Arabic can seem a little daunting for most people, but this is mainly because we are unfamiliar with it, and the language sounds very different from English. However, by learning certain parts of speech and a few rules, it is possible to converse quite a lot and to get by in Arabic-speaking countries for an extended period of time. While Arabic is somewhat different to English, the basics can be mastered language quite simply and you can easily learn all that you will need if you are intending to live, work or travel in the Arab world This book gives you that language and is presented in a simple way. It can be studied over a relatively short space of time, and will enable you to get by in Arabic on arrival. Once you have mastered this small amount of Basic Arabic, you will be able to get around and converse a bit with locals. The book begins with the very simple (10 most useful phrases for a newcomer), then builds on this in stages to break down the building blocks of Arabic, such as Pronouns, Verbs and Nouns, giving you the language and knowledge to speak basic Arabic by yourself. With this book, you will have picked up a great deal of the language and grammar, be able to get around speaking Arabic, as well as impress your hosts with a little bit of their own language. The Most Basic Arabic also includes Basic Conversation and you will find it an invaluable tool to keep with you for its simple presentation of the Language and Phrases needed for various situations: - In a Taxi - In a Restaurant - In a Bar or Coffee Shop - In a Shop. Good luck and enjoy your trip!

Basic Arabic: A Grammar and Workbook comprises an accessible reference grammar with related exercises in a single volume. This book presents 51 units, covering the key grammar points which students would expect to encounter in their first year of learning Arabic. Examples and exercises are provided throughout, allowing students to reinforce and consolidate their learning. Key features include: Clear, accessible format Many useful language examples Jargon-free explanations of grammar Abundant exercises with full answer key Subject index Clearly presented and user-friendly, Basic Arabic is an ideal grammar reference and practice resource for both beginners and students with some knowledge of the language. It is suitable for both class use and independent study.