English / Arabic Phrasebook

If your interest is not limited to one particular country, you should choose Modern Standard Arabic. Once you have basic knowledge of Modern Standard Arabic, learning a dialect becomes an easy task. Learning to read, write and speak Modern Standard Arabic, and later learning the basics of a dialect, is the best route to sound knowledge of Arabic.

Contents

Introduction
General
Pronunciation
Vocabulary
What is Spoken Arabic / the Arabic Dialects?
How many Arabic dialects are there?
How big are the differences between the Arabic dialects?
A Guide to English Pronunciation
The English Alphabet
English Vowels
Nouns
Adjectives
Determiners
Verbs
Adverbs
How to Pronounce Dates and Numbers
Linking Between Words
Introduction to the Arabic Language
Classical, Modern Standard and Spoken Arabic
Different Dialects of Arabic
Examples of Dialectical Differences
Koine
Dialect groups
Phonology
Literary Arabic
Vowels
Consonants
Syllable Structure
Stress
Levels of pronunciation
Greetings
Basic Phrases
Animals
Transportation
Places
Clothing
Colors
People
Jobs
Society
Art
Drinks
Food
Home
Electronics
Nature
Measurements
Directions
Seasons
Bath
Numbers
Months
Days
Time
Body
Medical
Money
Shopping
Family
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