Colloquial Levantine Arabic Textbook
Colloquial Levantine Arabic
Colloquial Levantine Arabic is a user-friendly guide that introduces beginners and experienced learners to the intricacies of speaking Levantine Arabic. Drawing on years of teaching experience, this book has been carefully crafted to provide a seamless learning experience for individuals at various proficiency levels.
The culmination of a decade of teaching Arabic to non-Arabic speakers, this book showcases the wealth of knowledge and expertise gained from working with diplomats, politicians, CNN journalists, actors, actresses, and students from esteemed universities such as Yale, Oxford, and SOAS.
By combining practical exercises, clear explanations, and a gradual introduction to grammar, Colloquial Levantine Arabic equips learners with the necessary tools to confidently communicate in a range of everyday situations. Additionally, the book includes Levantine Arabic phrases, proverbs, and vocabulary to help learners assimilate into the culture and sound more like native speakers.
What does the book offer? Here’s a glimpse:
- Easy and Simplified Approach to the Arabic Alphabet: You will find a user-friendly approach to pronouncing, reading, and writing the Arabic alphabet. This section will help you grasp the fundamentals of the Arabic script.
- Practical Sentence Building Exercises: The book provides effective and practical exercises designed to assist you in constructing sentences in Levantine Arabic. These exercises will gradually build your language skills and boost your confidence in forming coherent and meaningful sentences.
- Comprehensive Coverage of Colloquial Vocabulary and Phrases: You will find a structured explanation of commonly used colloquial Levantine verbs, phrases, and vocabulary. This section will expand your repertoire of everyday language and enable you to express yourself more fluently in Levantine Arabic.
- Easy-to-Follow Grammar Explanations: The book offers a gradual introduction to Arabic grammar, presented in an accessible and straightforward manner. Through clear explanations, you will develop a solid understanding of essential grammatical concepts in Levantine Arabic.
- Levantine Arabic Phrases and Proverbs: This resource includes a collection of Levantine Arabic phrases, proverbs, and vocabulary, complete with pronunciation guides and illustrative examples. By incorporating these expressions into your speech, you will sound more natural and native-like in your conversations.
- Verb Conjugation in Levantine Arabic: The book provides a comprehensive guide to verb conjugation in Levantine Arabic, accompanied by examples to illustrate their usage. This section will strengthen your command of verb forms and help you communicate with precision.
- Common Dialogues for Practical Communication: You will find a variety of common dialogues in Levantine Arabic, covering various everyday situations. These dialogues will empower you to communicate effectively and confidently in real-life settings across the Middle East.
Free Audiobook
As an additional bonus, a free audiobook is available to enhance your learning experience. To obtain the audiobook, simply send an email to khaled.nassra@gmail.com, and further instructions will be provided.
The audiobook complements the written material by providing spoken examples, pronunciation guidance, and immersive listening practice. By incorporating audio into your language learning process, you can further develop your listening skills, improve your pronunciation, and reinforce your comprehension of spoken Arabic.
Mr. L. Lawrence
*****
“With an over abundance of MSA textbooks, finding texts that go into the detail of learning methods for Levantine Arabic is rare. What is additionally rare is textbooks that do not overwhelm you or start from an intermediate level (it seems like many other books relating to Levantine Arabic assume you have a background in MSA).
This book will get you reading, writing and speaking Levantine Arabic with confidence and not feel you left behind. You feel aided every single step of the way.
If you have a love of Levantine Arabic, the people and the culture, and you want to begin the journey of becoming proficient, then this is the only book to begin with.”
Charles Musters
*****
” have tried in the past to learn Arabic by going straight into learning phrases and words. I got nowhere. By beginning with the Arabic alphabet and vowels, this book provides a better method for me. You feel like you are patiently building skills that provide a secure bedrock, one that then allows you then to move much faster. Beginning slow to go fast, if you like. The exercises neatly allow these skills to be built up and secured. Highly recommend.”
Emma H
*****
“This book by Khaled Nassra, is simple to follow and perfect for learning Levaltine Arabic. I highly recommend it for people who are new to the Arabic language. I have used many other textbooks in the past this is by far the most effective book. It supports with learnig new vocabulary, sentence structures and pronunciation of the Arabic langugage in colloquial dialect!”
Serina
*****
“I couldn’t recommend this book enough. If you are interested in learning Arabic then you should definitely buy this book. My general understanding of the language is so much better and the examples are so helpful. The updated version has corrected all of the minor typos and it has benefitted my learning greatly. 10/10!”
Peter Last
*****
“This book is excellent and the author clearly has a wealth of experience in teaching the Levantine colloquial dialect. It has clear concise examples which are used in EVERYDAY LIFE, unlike which I have found in a lot of other books. Wether you already know MSA or are starting out as a beginner, this book assumes no prior knowledge of the Arabic language and is entirely self contained.
The author introduces phrases and key pieces of vocabulary to get you to start speaking immediately, and slowly introduces grammatical concepts over time only when they are needed. It contains reference dialogues at the end of the book which are used in every day situations such as buying items in a shop or having a telephone conversation and phrases which are difficult to come by in other texts but exceptionally important. Fully recommended!”
Originally from Syria, Khaled Nassra has been teaching Colloquial Levantine Arabic in London for almost ten years, including several years teaching diplomats at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office.
I would definitely recommend this book for someone who wants to learn Levantine Arabic as the structure is very easy to follow. Unlike most courses which require you to memorise vocabulary and grammar. This occurs naturally through repetition in the book, expanding your vocabulary and understanding. I’m currently working my way through the book with Khaled and have noticed the volume learnt effortlessly without tedious hours of time required. You’re able to learn around your schedule. The book is filled with plenty of exercises, including oral, written and reading. As a whole the book is encouraging as you’re able to see your progression. The best part is grammar, which in theory should be very hard and complex, but the book has made this simple and comprehensible. Whilst a beginner will use this book. I recommend taking lessons with Khaled for a clearer understanding.
Aisha
Colloquial Levantine Arabic Khaled Nassra PDF & Audio Book
This book is designed to be suitable for self-study at home and for use in a classroom setting. Whether you prefer independent learning or the structure of a classroom environment, this resource caters to your needs and allows you to progress in your Arabic language journey.
Colloquial Levantine Arabic encapsulates a wealth of knowledge and expertise, making it a valuable tool for anyone seeking to learn Arabic. It offers a comprehensive approach, providing practical language skills and cultural insights to ensure learners can confidently navigate real-world scenarios and engage with the Arabic language in a meaningful way.
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