Halpin, Jacob
Thirteen Ways to Make a Plural: Preparing to Learn Arabic
- ISBN 13:
- 9789774169526
- author:
- Halpin, Jacob
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- The American University in Cairo Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 20.5 x 13 centimetres (0.11 kg)
- Genre:
- Reference & Language, Languages, Arabic,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Thirteen Ways to Make a Plural: Preparing to Learn Arabic by Jacob Halpin is a practical guide for anyone starting their Arabic language learning journey. By drawing on the author's personal experience and insights from other students and teachers, this book provides valuable advice on how to set realistic goals, improve vocabulary retention, and achieve fluency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The guide helps readers identify the type of Arabic that suits their needs, whether it's modern standard or colloquial, and offers tried-and-tested methods for making the most of an 'immersion' experience abroad. It also provides guidance on reaching advanced levels, the Arabic required in different professional areas, and how to separate essential grammar from less important aspects. With its lively and engaging style, this primer is a useful resource for anyone looking to make progress in their Arabic language learning journey.