Overview
This combination Arabic phrasebook and two-way Arabic-English dictionary is an essential reference for visitors to the Middle East and North Africa. The Hippocrene Dictionary & Phrasebook series allows you be a traveler, not a tourist, by connecting with the local culture and people in their native language. As the national language of nearly 20 countries in Africa and Asia, Arabic is the lingua franca of the Middle East. It is the fifth most spoken language worldwide, with approximately 250 million native speakers. This title uses modern standard Arabic helpful to those travelling all over the region. The emphasis is on commonly heard terms and phrases that are recognizable throughout the Arabic speaking world. Both the dictionary and phrasebook incorporate the Arabic script and its Romanized transliteration. The two-way dictionary contains important travel, geographical, and cultural terminology, while the phrasebook focuses on the needs of travelers and covers almost every situation from arrival to departure. For 45 years, Hippocrene Books has specialized in bringing the world to our readers. The Hippocrene Dictionary & Phrasebook series allows you be a traveler, not a tourist, by connecting with the local culture and people in their native language. Currently available in 86 languages, including Arabic, Bengali, Cantonese, Thai, Punjabi, Swahili, and Oromo.
Full Product Details
Author: Mahmoud Gaafar ,
Mahmoud Gaafar
Publisher: Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S.
Imprint: Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S.
Dimensions:
Width: 19.00cm
, Height: 1.90cm
, Length: 9.30cm
Weight: 0.226kg
ISBN: 9780781809733
ISBN 10: 0781809738
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 17 July 2003
Audience:
General/trade
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Professional and scholarly
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General
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Language: English & Arabic
Author Information
Jane Wightwick is an experienced writers, publishers, and educators specializing in accessible language guides and learning materials. She has authored numerous titles including Mastering Arabic 1, Mastering Arabic 2, and Arabic Dictionary & Phrasebook, all published by Hippocrene Books. She reside in the U.K. Mahmoud Gaafar is experienced writers, publishers, and educator specializing in accessible language guides and learning materials. He has authored numerous titles including Mastering Arabic 1, Mastering Arabic 2, and Arabic Dictionary & Phrasebook, all published by Hippocrene Books. He reside in the U.K.
