Author: Gerald Drißner
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781517538385
Category : Arabic language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
FILL THE GAPS. Arabic for Nerds 1 will push you from the intermediate to the advanced level. Gerald Drißner has been collecting interesting facts about Arabic grammar, vocabulary and expressions, hints and traps for almost ten years. Finally he has compiled them to a book: Arabic for Nerds. This book should fill a gap. There are plenty of books about Ar-abic for beginners, but it is difficult to find good material for intermediate students. This book is suitable for readers who have been studying Arabic for at least two years. Readers should have a sound knowledge of vocabulary (around 3000 words) and know about tenses, verb moods and plurals. If a student wants to reach an advanced level, it is not about learning vocabulary lists - it is about understanding the fascinating core of Arabic. Arabic for Nerds doesn't teach vocabulary, nor are there exercises. This book explains how Arabic works and gives readers hints in us-ing and understanding the language better. Since most of the Ar-abic words are given in translation, the reader should be able to read this book without a dictionary. This is what Arabic for Nerds is all about. It is specifically intended for intermediate learners.
Arabic for Nerds
Author: Gerald Drißner
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781517538385
Category : Arabic language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
FILL THE GAPS. Arabic for Nerds 1 will push you from the intermediate to the advanced level. Gerald Drißner has been collecting interesting facts about Arabic grammar, vocabulary and expressions, hints and traps for almost ten years. Finally he has compiled them to a book: Arabic for Nerds. This book should fill a gap. There are plenty of books about Ar-abic for beginners, but it is difficult to find good material for intermediate students. This book is suitable for readers who have been studying Arabic for at least two years. Readers should have a sound knowledge of vocabulary (around 3000 words) and know about tenses, verb moods and plurals. If a student wants to reach an advanced level, it is not about learning vocabulary lists - it is about understanding the fascinating core of Arabic. Arabic for Nerds doesn't teach vocabulary, nor are there exercises. This book explains how Arabic works and gives readers hints in us-ing and understanding the language better. Since most of the Ar-abic words are given in translation, the reader should be able to read this book without a dictionary. This is what Arabic for Nerds is all about. It is specifically intended for intermediate learners.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781517538385
Category : Arabic language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
FILL THE GAPS. Arabic for Nerds 1 will push you from the intermediate to the advanced level. Gerald Drißner has been collecting interesting facts about Arabic grammar, vocabulary and expressions, hints and traps for almost ten years. Finally he has compiled them to a book: Arabic for Nerds. This book should fill a gap. There are plenty of books about Ar-abic for beginners, but it is difficult to find good material for intermediate students. This book is suitable for readers who have been studying Arabic for at least two years. Readers should have a sound knowledge of vocabulary (around 3000 words) and know about tenses, verb moods and plurals. If a student wants to reach an advanced level, it is not about learning vocabulary lists - it is about understanding the fascinating core of Arabic. Arabic for Nerds doesn't teach vocabulary, nor are there exercises. This book explains how Arabic works and gives readers hints in us-ing and understanding the language better. Since most of the Ar-abic words are given in translation, the reader should be able to read this book without a dictionary. This is what Arabic for Nerds is all about. It is specifically intended for intermediate learners.
Arabic for Nerds 2
Author: Gerald Drissner
Publisher:
ISBN: 9783981984804
Category : Arabic language
Languages : en
Pages : 828
Book Description
ARABIC FOR NERDS 2 is a GRAMMAR COMPENDIUM. The book guides you through the jungle of case endings, playing with word order, understanding fine points of Classical and Modern Standard Arabic, and how to avoid common mistakes. Every Arabic sentence is vowelled (Tashkeel) and translated into English. It is specifically intended for advanced learners.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9783981984804
Category : Arabic language
Languages : en
Pages : 828
Book Description
ARABIC FOR NERDS 2 is a GRAMMAR COMPENDIUM. The book guides you through the jungle of case endings, playing with word order, understanding fine points of Classical and Modern Standard Arabic, and how to avoid common mistakes. Every Arabic sentence is vowelled (Tashkeel) and translated into English. It is specifically intended for advanced learners.
Arabic for Nerds 1
Author: Gerald Drissner
Publisher:
ISBN: 9783981984873
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
Reading about Arabic grammar is usually as thrilling as reading telephone directories. The author uses a new approach: He compiled 270 interesting questions drawing from his years of studies in the Arab world to create a colourful journey into Arabic grammar.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9783981984873
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
Reading about Arabic grammar is usually as thrilling as reading telephone directories. The author uses a new approach: He compiled 270 interesting questions drawing from his years of studies in the Arab world to create a colourful journey into Arabic grammar.
All Strangers Are Kin
Author: Zora O'Neill
Publisher: HMH
ISBN: 054785319X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
An American woman determined to learn the Arabic language travels to the Middle East to pursue her dream in this “witty memoir” (Us Weekly). The shadda is the key difference between a pigeon (hamam) and a bathroom (hammam). Be careful, our professor advised, that you don’t ask a waiter, ‘Excuse me, where is the pigeon?’—or, conversely, order a roasted toilet . . . If you’ve ever studied a foreign language, you know what happens when you first truly and clearly communicate with another person. As Zora O’Neill recalls, you feel like a magician. If that foreign language is Arabic, you just might feel like a wizard. They say that Arabic takes seven years to learn and a lifetime to master. O’Neill had put in her time. Steeped in grammar tomes and outdated textbooks, she faced an increasing certainty that she was not only failing to master Arabic, but also driving herself crazy. She took a decade-long hiatus, but couldn’t shake her fascination with the language or the cultures it had opened up to her. So she decided to jump back in—this time with a new approach. In this book, she takes us along on her grand tour through the Middle East, from Egypt to the United Arab Emirates to Lebanon and Morocco. She’s packed her dictionaries, her unsinkable sense of humor, and her talent for making fast friends of strangers. From quiet, bougainvillea-lined streets to the lively buzz of crowded medinas, from families’ homes to local hotspots, she brings a part of the world thousands of miles away right to your door—and reminds us that learning another tongue leaves you rich with so much more than words. “You will travel through countries and across centuries, meeting professors and poets, revolutionaries, nomads, and nerds . . . [A] warm and hilarious book.” —Annia Ciezadlo, author of Day of Honey “Her tale of her ‘Year of Speaking Arabic Badly’ is a genial and revealing pleasure.” —The Seattle Times
Publisher: HMH
ISBN: 054785319X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
An American woman determined to learn the Arabic language travels to the Middle East to pursue her dream in this “witty memoir” (Us Weekly). The shadda is the key difference between a pigeon (hamam) and a bathroom (hammam). Be careful, our professor advised, that you don’t ask a waiter, ‘Excuse me, where is the pigeon?’—or, conversely, order a roasted toilet . . . If you’ve ever studied a foreign language, you know what happens when you first truly and clearly communicate with another person. As Zora O’Neill recalls, you feel like a magician. If that foreign language is Arabic, you just might feel like a wizard. They say that Arabic takes seven years to learn and a lifetime to master. O’Neill had put in her time. Steeped in grammar tomes and outdated textbooks, she faced an increasing certainty that she was not only failing to master Arabic, but also driving herself crazy. She took a decade-long hiatus, but couldn’t shake her fascination with the language or the cultures it had opened up to her. So she decided to jump back in—this time with a new approach. In this book, she takes us along on her grand tour through the Middle East, from Egypt to the United Arab Emirates to Lebanon and Morocco. She’s packed her dictionaries, her unsinkable sense of humor, and her talent for making fast friends of strangers. From quiet, bougainvillea-lined streets to the lively buzz of crowded medinas, from families’ homes to local hotspots, she brings a part of the world thousands of miles away right to your door—and reminds us that learning another tongue leaves you rich with so much more than words. “You will travel through countries and across centuries, meeting professors and poets, revolutionaries, nomads, and nerds . . . [A] warm and hilarious book.” —Annia Ciezadlo, author of Day of Honey “Her tale of her ‘Year of Speaking Arabic Badly’ is a genial and revealing pleasure.” —The Seattle Times
Islam for Nerds
Author: Gerald Drissner
Publisher: pochemuchka (Gerald Drissner)
ISBN: 3981984846
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 752
Book Description
500 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON THE WORLD'S MOST MISINTERPRETED RELIGION Fully revised first edition. Islamic history and anecdotes are part of everyday conversation in the Arab world. This book provides a fascinating journey into one of the biggest and probably most misinterpreted religions via anecdotes and facts about Islam and its history, the Qur'an, the prophet Muhammad and his traditions, the Dos and Don'ts for Muslims, and how Islam spread around the world, summarised in 500 questions and answers, which the author has derived from his own experiences. The author has lived in North Africa and the Middle East for ten years and immersed himself in Islamic culture and society. He gradually learned the things kids in the Arab world already know, but most people in other parts of the world never heard of, by talking to his neighbours, teachers, scholars and ordinary people in the street. This book explains Islam in its complexity. The author also addresses current topics: Islam in the West, women's issues and Jihad. It can be read without knowing Arabic. However, the author provides the fully vocalised Arabic source in addition to the English translation, which may be beneficial for Arabic speaking readers.
Publisher: pochemuchka (Gerald Drissner)
ISBN: 3981984846
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 752
Book Description
500 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON THE WORLD'S MOST MISINTERPRETED RELIGION Fully revised first edition. Islamic history and anecdotes are part of everyday conversation in the Arab world. This book provides a fascinating journey into one of the biggest and probably most misinterpreted religions via anecdotes and facts about Islam and its history, the Qur'an, the prophet Muhammad and his traditions, the Dos and Don'ts for Muslims, and how Islam spread around the world, summarised in 500 questions and answers, which the author has derived from his own experiences. The author has lived in North Africa and the Middle East for ten years and immersed himself in Islamic culture and society. He gradually learned the things kids in the Arab world already know, but most people in other parts of the world never heard of, by talking to his neighbours, teachers, scholars and ordinary people in the street. This book explains Islam in its complexity. The author also addresses current topics: Islam in the West, women's issues and Jihad. It can be read without knowing Arabic. However, the author provides the fully vocalised Arabic source in addition to the English translation, which may be beneficial for Arabic speaking readers.
Queen of Physics
Author: Teresa Robeson
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
ISBN: 1454941596
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 47
Book Description
Meet Wu Chien Shiung, famous physicist who overcame prejudice to prove that she could be anything she wanted. “Wu Chien Shiung's story is remarkable—and so is the way this book does it justice.” —Booklist (Starred review) When Wu Chien Shiung was born in China 100 years ago, most girls did not attend school; no one considered them as smart as boys. But her parents felt differently. Giving her a name meaning “Courageous Hero,” they encouraged her love of learning and science. This engaging biography follows Wu Chien Shiung as she battles sexism and racism to become what Newsweek magazine called the “Queen of Physics” for her work on beta decay. Along the way, she earned the admiration of famous scientists like Enrico Fermi and Robert Oppenheimer and became the first woman hired as an instructor by Princeton University, the first woman elected President of the American Physical Society, the first scientist to have an asteroid named after her when she was still alive, and many other honors.
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
ISBN: 1454941596
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 47
Book Description
Meet Wu Chien Shiung, famous physicist who overcame prejudice to prove that she could be anything she wanted. “Wu Chien Shiung's story is remarkable—and so is the way this book does it justice.” —Booklist (Starred review) When Wu Chien Shiung was born in China 100 years ago, most girls did not attend school; no one considered them as smart as boys. But her parents felt differently. Giving her a name meaning “Courageous Hero,” they encouraged her love of learning and science. This engaging biography follows Wu Chien Shiung as she battles sexism and racism to become what Newsweek magazine called the “Queen of Physics” for her work on beta decay. Along the way, she earned the admiration of famous scientists like Enrico Fermi and Robert Oppenheimer and became the first woman hired as an instructor by Princeton University, the first woman elected President of the American Physical Society, the first scientist to have an asteroid named after her when she was still alive, and many other honors.
Arabic - English Bilingual Visual Dictionary
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 059396490X
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
With more than 6,750 fully illustrated words and phrases in Arabic and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, DK's Arabic-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion to learning Arabic. You will find all the words and phrases you need to buy food and clothes, talk about work and education, visit the doctor, go to the bank, use public transportation, and much more. Perfect for students, tourists, and business travelers, the dictionary is incredibly easy to follow, with thematically organized vocabulary so you can find closely related words on a particular topic. Words and phrases are illustrated with full-color photographs and artwork, helping to fix new vocabulary in your mind. The supporting audio app enables you to hear all the words and phrases spoken out loud in both languages to help you learn, remember, and pronounce important vocabulary.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 059396490X
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
With more than 6,750 fully illustrated words and phrases in Arabic and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, DK's Arabic-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion to learning Arabic. You will find all the words and phrases you need to buy food and clothes, talk about work and education, visit the doctor, go to the bank, use public transportation, and much more. Perfect for students, tourists, and business travelers, the dictionary is incredibly easy to follow, with thematically organized vocabulary so you can find closely related words on a particular topic. Words and phrases are illustrated with full-color photographs and artwork, helping to fix new vocabulary in your mind. The supporting audio app enables you to hear all the words and phrases spoken out loud in both languages to help you learn, remember, and pronounce important vocabulary.
The Rapture of the Nerds
Author: Cory Doctorow
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0765329107
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
From the two defining personalities of post-cyberpunk SF, a brilliant collaboration to rival 1987's The Difference Engine by William Gibson and Bruce Sterling
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0765329107
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
From the two defining personalities of post-cyberpunk SF, a brilliant collaboration to rival 1987's The Difference Engine by William Gibson and Bruce Sterling
Word Nerd
Author: Barbara Ann Kipfer
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 588
Book Description
Word Nerd is a rich-and fun-compendium of more than 17,000 fascinating facts about words.
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 588
Book Description
Word Nerd is a rich-and fun-compendium of more than 17,000 fascinating facts about words.
Modern Standard Arabic Grammar
Author: Mohammad T. Alhawary
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1444329499
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
Modern Standard Arabic Grammar is comprehensive guide thatintroduces readers to the basic structure and grammar of the Arabiclanguage. Its features include: Comprehensive coverage of Arabic grammar and structure incurrent standard use (MSA), from entry level to advancedproficiency Balanced treatment of the phonological, syntactic, andmorphological rules of the Arabic language An intuitive presentation of grammar rules and structures, inorder of frequency and functional use Straightforward explanations with minimum linguistic jargon andterminology, explaining the key issues Packed throughout with symbols, tables, diagrams, andillustrative examples, this book is essential reading for anyone inthe early years of studying the language.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1444329499
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
Modern Standard Arabic Grammar is comprehensive guide thatintroduces readers to the basic structure and grammar of the Arabiclanguage. Its features include: Comprehensive coverage of Arabic grammar and structure incurrent standard use (MSA), from entry level to advancedproficiency Balanced treatment of the phonological, syntactic, andmorphological rules of the Arabic language An intuitive presentation of grammar rules and structures, inorder of frequency and functional use Straightforward explanations with minimum linguistic jargon andterminology, explaining the key issues Packed throughout with symbols, tables, diagrams, andillustrative examples, this book is essential reading for anyone inthe early years of studying the language.