Gateway to Arabic
Alawiye, Imran200206UU
Book
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. "Gateway to Arabic Book One", with its wealth of practice materials, teaches the skills necessary for reading and writing the Arabic language. It covers the complete Arabic alphabet in all its forms as well as the various short and long vowel sounds. It offers plenty of opportunity for handwriting practice through extensive copying exercises. By the end of this book, the learner will have covered the skills needed to read any vocalised Arabic text.
Main title:
Gateway to Arabic / Imran Alawiye; Illustrated by Sadiq Toma.
Author:
Work:
Edition:
2nd rev. ed.
Imprint:
Greenford : Anglo-Arabic Graphics Ltd : [distributor] Anglo-Arabic Graphics Ltd, 2002.
Collation:
68 p. : 145ill. ; 29 cm.
Series title:
Gateway to Arabic S. ; Bk. 1
Notes:
Gateway to Arabic.Paperback.
Contents:
* Recognition of Arabic letters in their isolate form * Formulation of letters in their written isolate form, with clear arrows to indicate the correct writing direction * The three short vowels: fatha, kasra and damma * The recognition and formulation of letters in their joined forms * Nunation (al-tanween) * The three long vowels (al-madd) * Al-sukun (non-vowelled letter) * Al-shadda (doubled letter) * The sun and moon letters (al-huruf al-shamsiyyah wa'l-qamariyyah), and their associated rules * Al-alif al-maqsura * Al-hamza (glottal stop).
Biography/History:
Dr. Imran Hamza Alawiyeis the author of numerous books specializing in teaching Arabic to non-Arabic speakers, including the highly popular 'Gateway to Arabic' series. He graduated in Arabic from the University of Madinah in Saudi Arabia and went on to obtain his PhD in Arabic from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) within the University of London. He has a wealth of experience in teaching Arabic at various levels to many different age groups.
ISBN:
9780954083311 (pbk)0954083318 (pbk)
Dewey class:
492A492.78
Language:
English
Index terms:
Reading right-to-left : Arabic letters, Letter recognition, Nunation, Al-sukun, Al-shadda : Sun letters : Moon letters : Sun and moon letters : Al-alif al-maqsura : Al -hamza.
BRN:
417165