About this item
This book is a comprehensive guide to the most essential vocabulary in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) . It's an ideal study companion for those in formal school or university education (GCSE and A-level, undergraduates and postgraduates in the UK) as well as self-learners. The book is a handy reference guide packed with learning features to help you become familiar with essential Arabic words: Contains contemporary and commonly-used vocabularyArabic vocalisation and English translations for all words -for ease of useLearn to learn section - hints and tips on how to be a better language leanerInsights into Arabic loanwords sections -see the linkages with EnglishGrammar toolboxReference guide to support your studiesWide range of useful topicsInsights into Arabic language and culture - for extra contextThe book's thematic approach covers words for: home and familywork and educationtravel and tourismgovernment and politicsmedia and communicationhobbies and sport and much more.
About the Author
Mourad Diouri is teaching fellow, e-learning programme organiser/developer and staff-developer in Arabic Language Studies (previously at the Centre for the Advanced Study of the Arab World CASAW) at Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Dpt at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, UK. He is the author of: - Teach Yourself: Essential Arabic Vocabulary: A Handbook of Core Terms (2015) - Internet Arabic: Essential Middle Eastern Vocabulary (2012) - Teach Yourself: Read & Write Arabic Script" (2011) In 2011, he was awarded the e-Assessment Innovation Award and the Formative e-Assessment Award (Highly Commended) by the Scottish e-Assessment Association.
