Pimsleur Conversational Modern Standard Arabic: Learn to Speak and Understand Modern Standard Arabic with Pimsleur Language Programs: Volume 1
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About Modern Standard Arabic Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), also known as Standard Arabic or Literary Arabic, is the variety of Arabic used in writing and in formal speech. MSA is spoken by an estimated 300 million people world-wide. It is one of the six official languages of the United Nations. Modern Standard Arabic is the official language of all Arab countries, and is the only form of Arabic taught in schools at all levels. Because of this, MSA is the lingua franca of all educated Arabic-speakers, regardless of nationality or spoken native dialect. It is used in the news, schools, official documents, and courts of law. MSA bears great resemblance to Classical Arabic; the language of ancient poetry and the Quran. The Modern Standard Arabic alphabet contains 28 basic letters and is read from right to left. Pimsleur's Conversational Modern Standard Arabic Program Sixteen 30-minute lessons of spoken Modern Standard Arabic language learning (the first sixteen Units of Pimsleur's 30-Unit Modern Standard Arabic Comprehensive Program). Essential grammar and vocabulary that teach you greetings, numbers, how to order food and drink, deal with currency, scheduling a meal or meeting and to give and ask for directions. Learn to speak with near-native pronunciation skills. No mindless repetition! Converse with native speakers in natural (and useful!) conversations. Easy, fast, fun and effective language acquisition. No computer necessary! Unlike expensive software programs which tie learners to a computer, Pimsleur courses are available in CD or mp3 format to meet your needs. Receive an instant credit of $150 to trade up from the Conversational to the full Level 1 Comprehensive CD course. Review: Great System! - Easy to pick up thanks to the brilliant teaching system. This is my 2nd Pimsleur language program. I really like the way I learn though repetition. Only thing I dislike is that it's tailored towards American men, but if you can overlook that, you'll be speaking Arabic quickly. Review: Probably the best language learning program - I'm only at my third lesson right now but, so far, I am very impressed. To become fully fluent in English a few years ago, I used Larousse; unfortunately, this doesn't exist anymore. While Pimsleur's approach is slightly different, it has THE key ingredient in my opinion to master any new language: they ask us to repeat verbally sentences... shorter at first, and then slightly longer. This is essential to be able to utter whole sentences at a time (no weird pauses) rather than pronounce one word at a time like most people who learn a second language. I must also admit that I was a bit suspicious that each lesson seems to contain only about 10 new words. But they are so carefully chosen, that you will feel your proficiency is going through the roof in such a short time. All in all, I highly recommend it!
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 63 Reviews |
H**X
Great System!
Easy to pick up thanks to the brilliant teaching system. This is my 2nd Pimsleur language program. I really like the way I learn though repetition. Only thing I dislike is that it's tailored towards American men, but if you can overlook that, you'll be speaking Arabic quickly.
S**M
Probably the best language learning program
I'm only at my third lesson right now but, so far, I am very impressed. To become fully fluent in English a few years ago, I used Larousse; unfortunately, this doesn't exist anymore. While Pimsleur's approach is slightly different, it has THE key ingredient in my opinion to master any new language: they ask us to repeat verbally sentences... shorter at first, and then slightly longer. This is essential to be able to utter whole sentences at a time (no weird pauses) rather than pronounce one word at a time like most people who learn a second language. I must also admit that I was a bit suspicious that each lesson seems to contain only about 10 new words. But they are so carefully chosen, that you will feel your proficiency is going through the roof in such a short time. All in all, I highly recommend it!
V**S
The pattern sentences are spoken clearly so they're easy to listen to
The pattern sentences are spoken clearly so they're easy to listen to. There's enough time to hear and repeat new words and to form the answers to the questions. I like the pace at which the new words and phrases are repeated as reminders. It helps me remember the new words and phrases thus is very encouraging.
K**N
Friend of mine recommended this learning CD I must say it works wonderfully
Friend of mine recommended this learning CD I must say it works wonderfully. I always found learning a language very difficult. and Arabic is especially hard but I believe this CD makes it as easy as possible
C**E
Very good and could have been excellent with some written material
I have been learning Arabic for about 3 years now and I have been exposed to many teachings material regarding Arabic. I can confidently say that this is one of the best material out there for those interested in learning MSA. However, it would be have better if they had included a quick study note on the content. Just listening without any written text can cause confusion. For example, we say N as in Nancy or M as in Marry to avoid confusion the same problem exists in Arabic too. So, by just relying on what you hear without any written material to help differentiate between confusing letters sounds disturbed me a bit. Overall I am satisfied but could have been more if there were written materials along with the CDs.
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