The Arabic Alphabet: How to Read & Write It | 
 enlarge | Authors: Nicholas Awde, Putros Samano
Publisher: Lyle Stuart
Category: Book
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Rating:  82 reviews
Sales Rank: 11742
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 95
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5 x 0.5
ISBN: 0818404302
Dewey Decimal Number: 492.711
EAN: 9780818404306
ASIN: 0818404302
Publication Date: October 1, 2000
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 Arabic Alphabet not so basic August 25, 2008
Awde and Samano's The Arabic Alphabet is a very good introduction to a complex language. I enjoyed the initial section, but became quickly discouraged with the language. This is not the fault of the authors. I think they succeeded in putting together a slim and accesible book. I hope to pick it up again soon.
Nice book IF you have a Arabic speaking helper July 5, 2008
This book is a great inexpensive way to dip your toes into the Arabic alphabet and find out if you want to continue. You will run across questions that will send you running to a patient Arabic speaker if you know one. For deeper study I recommend Alif Baa because you get deeper explanations and dvds where you can hear correct pronunciation. Don't forget to purchase the answer booklet which is $4.95 on Amazon.
Learn the Arabic alphabet in about 2 days June 4, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I live in Kuwait and got tired of my eyes crossing in confusion every time I looked at Arabic writing. The alphabet is intimidating. Each letter has a different look depending upon where it is in a word for example. However, I bought this book thinking, "Hey, couldn't hurt." I found the book exceptionally easy to use. I continue to refer to it, even though I had mastered the basics of the alphabet and written words in two evenings of reading at bedtime. If you want to understand the Arabic alphabet without tearing out your hair, this is the way to go.
Perfect System May 25, 2008
This is probably the most perfect self-help book I have ever used. The system starts from the basics and contually builds on that to make the complexity of the language very simple and manageable. You learn a group of letters that share something in common (ex: ba',ta', and tha'). The perfect companions to this book is the translated/transliterated/arabic publication of the Qur'an (ISBN 9781930097537), a couple of children's books in arabic, an arabic newspaper, and audio(which can be found online).
Helped my wife in her studies May 4, 2008
This was a gift for my wife and although I cannot offer too many specifics, it appears to have greatly helped her in her Arabic studies. If you have a family member or friend who is studying Arabic, this may be an ideal gift.
I wish I could offer more input on the content, but since I'm not knowledgeable about the alphabet, I can only provide information on how helpful the material was for my spouse.
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