Introduces the learner to a range of Arabic vocabulary grouped according to subject, including items within the home and school, animals, shapes, fruit and vegetables, and others. This work also provides learners with a basic knowledge of Arabic grammar, enabling them to take their first steps in un[...]
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 enabl[...]
Offers a step-by-step approach to learning past and present tense Arabic verbs, with plenty of opportunity for practice. This work enables the student to move on from non-verbal sentences. Each point of grammar is reinforced through sample conversations that offer the student the chance to use the l[...]
Focuses on family relationships and life at home. This book builds upon the student's knowledge of past, present and imperative verbs by introducing some hollow, doubled root letter and 'hamzated' verb forms. It also includes realistic dialogue passages that reinforce each topic to enable the studen[...]
The key theme running through this book is the weather and seasons and the student will learn to talk about the temperature and climate in various parts of the world at different times of the year. As usual, passages of dialogue and extensive exercises enable the student to put into practice the kno[...]
Addresses the needs of students who have completed Book Two of the "Gateway" series and wish to practise further the skills they have acquired through a variety of language games, exercises and dialogue activities. This book introduces extensive vocabulary, sentence structures and speaking skills in[...]
Students of Arabic often begin by learning the more laborious, printed style of handwriting known as naskh. Part of the "Gateway to Arabic" series, this book teaches the quicker, more fluid ruq'ah style - popular in much of the Middle East - by using clearly numbered and arrowed diagrams, with plent[...]
"Gateway to Arabic Book Seven" focuses on Arabic verb forms five to ten in a comprehensive manner, covering regular and irregular verbs in their various tenses. It builds upon the student's knowledge of the subjunctive and jussive moods introduced in "Book Six" of the series. The key theme running t[...]