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last, the user-friendly Arabic textbook everyone has been hoping
to find! For years, English-speaking learners of all backgrounds
have been searching for an easy-to-follow textbook to introduce
them to the Arabic language. The book begins from the earliest
level through at least the sixth semester, or third year, of Arabic
study; therefore, choice and latitude in terms of what should
be covered is provided. The included audio CD covers the alphabet
and many of the units in the third chapter.
Since all the material is activity-oriented, the student is urged
to use the first two chapters with the purpose of learning the
Arabic writing system.
As for the third chapter, its text and dialogue units cover a
wide range of topics and purposes. There are verbal and equational
sentences, expressions and greetings, dialogues between individuals
in culturally-relevant settings, and other material. Business
letters and modified news coverage are included as well. Many
units provide vocabulary lists or glossaries to assist the student.
The earlier units in Chapter Three are basic and introductory.
Beginning with Unit 34, the units advance into the second and
third-year level.
Chapters Four-Six are grammatical and structural, with a wide
range of exercises and explanations. Major points of grammar are
treated in the fourth chapter. Translation is central to chapters
5&6. In the seventh chapter, dictations, quizzes, and exams
are provided. This gives the student the conceptual framework
from which to base his/her study, as it familiarizes the student
with test format.
Although tests and quizzes are interspersed throughout this book,
chapter seven specifically deals with assessment and evaluation
in the form of sample test documents. It lays out a clear plan
for testing, including dictations, minimal pair activities, writing
exercises, and grammar and translation.
B.T. Hoffiz, III, is an Arabic linguist. He has established the
Arabic curriculum at Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan,
where he presently teaches Arabic and "Introduction to the
Middle East". He received the Ph.D. in Near Eastern Studies
(Arabic Language & Linguistics), from the University of Arizona,
Tucson, AZ, USA. He has also published a number of scholarly papers
in both Arabic and English, in addition to translating and interpreting.
"I think Professor Hoffiz did a magnificent job at creating a textbook for his Arabic classes. Unlike the previous textook I had used, I find Arabic:
Acquisition & Comprehension to be easy to look through for specific exercises as well as convenient to use. It is convenient because the exercises and descriptions for each lesson are comprehensible and insightful to me. The textbook is much more organized than my previous arabic books.
I also feel less frustration, it saves me time and make learning arabic more enjoyable to learn."
- A. Horodyskyj
"Dr. Hoffiz's book and disk are very good resourses for those who are currently or are thinking about studying the arabic language. I think it has a lot of interesting pictures which I am glad that he included! The book is very helpful and very easy to understand. I like how Dr. Hoffiz added many practice exercises and activities because it helps me to learn the language much easier. Also, my parents - who are from Iraq - have
shown a great interest in my textbook. Thank you for writing this book for your students - the information provided is very valuable. There is plenty of material to cover, so I am very pleased that I will be able to use this
book for more than a year of arabic classes at the university level. "
- Vanidy Aba
"Arabic: Acquisition & Comprehension is an excellent book for anyone wishing to study the Arabic language. The book is almost 500 pages and it is a great value for the price because it covers from the beginner to the advance student. Disks also accompany the book which have REAL native speakers so you can practice your pronunciation. I have bought every book off Amazon about teaching yourself the language and none of those books can help you like Arabic: Acquisition & Comprehension can. You can go along at your own pace, explains everything clearly and even has practice tests! Trust me, you will really enjoy learning from this textbook. I highly recommend purchasing this book."
- Lourdes Santiago
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