Free Downloads Iraqi Phrasebook : The Complete Language Guide For Contemporary Iraq
The only language guide of its kind, the Iraqi Phrasebook provides you with the Iraqi-Arabic phrases you'll need to communicate effectively in general travel, medical, and security situations, as well as with ordinary Iraqis on the street. The book: Separates content by topic Focuses on conversational language Presents Arabic phrases in easy-to-read transliteration Features phrases addressing needs of military, aid, business, and construction personnel
Series: Teach Yourself Language
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (March 1, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0071435115
ISBN-13: 978-0071435116
Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.4 x 7 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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Overall, a concise and indispensable text for beginners learning Iraqi Arabic.You will NOT need to learn the complex Arabic script to use this book; it is intuitively and consistently transliterated into English letters and familiar symbols. However, pronunciation is EXTREMELY important. A supplemental resource, such as The Arabic Alphabet: How to Read & Write It is highly recommended for familiarization with the sounds of Arabic.Once you understand how Arabic is pronounced, which will only take a few days to learn (but years to master), this book should be your next investment -- IF you want your spoken Arabic to have a uniquely Iraqi character. On a few occasions, I was actually mistaken as a native because of my localized pronunciation and terminology (despite being white skinned, blue eyed and wearing a military uniform).Once you get your hands on this phrasebook, you will need a strategy to effectively study it. Let's face it -- your chances of going to Iraq at the present time as an unescorted westerner and returning with your head still attached are questionable at best. This renders many of the rote phrases contained in this book (for hotels, airports, taxis, etc.), completely moot. Your best bet is to browse through and mark for study only the most useful items. Particularly important is the 1,000 word mini dictionary, which is astutely assembled and represents much of the core of the spoken Iraqi dialect. After several months of studying with this resource an hour or two a day, you should be able to express yourself surprisingly well in a variety of common situations.
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