Modern Iraqi Arabic : A Textbook (Book and 6 CDs) (Yasin M. Alkalesi)

ISBN: 087840788X
Author: Yasin M. Alkalesi
Publisher: Georgetown University Press; Book & CD edition (August 1, 2001)
Pages: 253 Binding: Paperback

Description from the publisher:

Modern Iraqi Arabic is an introductory textbook for those with no previous knowledge of Arabic or those who know Arabic but want to learn the Iraqi dialect. Accompanied by six audio CDs, the book is suitable for classroom or self-study. A detailed discussion of the consonants, vowels, and other characteristics of Iraqi phonetics-including pronunciation exercises on the CDs-serve the needs of travelers, businesspeople, diplomats, archaeologists, and scholars who want to learn to speak the language quickly and efficiently. Using the dialect of middle-class Baghdad, sixteen lessons are arranged in a story-like format and are based on everyday travel situations. The book contains basic dialogue, grammar, vocabulary, drills, and an extensive glossary. A section of idiomatic phrases, accompanied by their cultural, religious, or proverbial explanations, offers insight into current Iraqi culture.

Includes six audio CDs

Yasin M. Alkalesi is founder and president of Arabico, Inc., a California corporation that offers language translation, educational audio-visual materials, and cross cultural programs to American businesspeople and companies working in the Middle East. Modern Iraqi Arabic is the summation of his thirty years of experience in teaching Arabic at Yale University, the University of California, Los Angeles, and Arabico.

Table of Contents

Modern Iraqi Arabic: A Textbook
Yasin M. Alkalesi

List of Abbreviations and Symbols
Preface
Acknowledgments
Map of Iraq
Introduction

Lesson 1: Arabic Alphabet and Vowels
The Iraqi Alphabet
The Iraqi Vowels
Phonetics of Iraqi Arabic: Pronunciation Exercises
Drills

Lesson 2: Greetings and Courtesy Expressions
Basic Dialogue
Additional Expressions
Some Basic Greetings
Vocabulary
Grammar and Remarks
Idioms and Common Phrases
Drills
Creative Dialogues

Lesson 3: Asking for Directions
Basic Dialogue
Vocabulary
Grammar and Remarks
Idioms and Common Phrases
Drills
Creative Dialogues

Lesson 4: Arrival at Baghdad Airport, Part I
Basic Dialogue
Vocabulary
Grammar and Remarks
Idioms and Common Phrases
Drills
Creative Dialogues

Lesson 5: Arrival at Baghdad Airport, Part II
Basic Dialogue
Additional Expressions
Vocabulary
Grammar and Remarks
Idioms and Common Phrases
Drills
Creative Dialogues

Lesson 6: Taking a Taxi
Basic Dialogue
Vocabulary
Grammar and Remarks
Idioms and Common Phrases
Drills
Creative Dialogues

Lesson 7: At the Rashied Hotel
Basic Dialogue
Vocabulary
Grammar and Remarks
Idioms and Common Phrases
Drills
Creative Dialogues

Lesson 8: Introductions
Basic Dialogue
Vocabulary
Grammar and Remarks
Idioms and Common Phrases
Drills
Creative Dialogues

Lesson 9: Speaking Arabic
Basic Dialogue
Additional Expressions
Vocabulary
Grammar and Remarks
Idioms and Common Phrases
Drills
Creative Dialogues

Lesson 10: Telling Time
Basic Dialogue
Additional Expressions
Vocabulary
Grammar and Remarks
Idioms and Common Phrases
Drills
Creative Dialogues

Lesson 11: Visiting the Iraqi Museum
Basic Dialogue
Additional Expressions
Vocabulary
Grammar and Remarks
Idioms and Common Phrases
Drills
Creative Dialogues

Lesson 12: Trip to Babylon
Basic Dialogue
Additional Expressions
Vocabulary
Grammar and Remarks
Idioms and Common Phrases
Drills
Creative Dialogues

Lesson 13: At the Bank
Basic Dialogue
Additional Expressions fo Money Matters
Grammar and Remarks
Idioms and Common Phrases
Drills
Creative Dialogues

Lesson 14: At the Post Office
Basic Dialogue
Additional Expressions
Vocabulary
Grammar and Remarks
Idioms and Common Phrases
Drills
Creative Dialogues

Lesson 15: In the Restaurant
Basic Dialogue
Additional Expressions
Vocabulary
Additional Vocabulary Related to Food
Grammar and Remarks
Idioms and Common Phrases
Drills
Creative Dialogues

Lesson 16: Family and Relatives
Basic Dialogue
Additional Kin Names
Vocabulary
Grammar and Remarks
Idioms and Common Phrases
Drills
Creative Dialogues

Glossary