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For other titles in the Colloquial series, please go to https://www.routledge.com/Colloquial-Series/book-series/SE0069 Colloquial Arabic of Egypt provides a step-by-step course in spoken Egyptian Arabic – the most widely understood dialect in the Arab world. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Egyptian Arabic in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Key features include: • Arabic in romanization form throughout, with optional Arabic script supplements • emphasis on modern conversational language with clear pronunciation guidance • progressive introduction to the Arabic alphabet to aid familiarity with simple labels and signs • grammar section and bilingual glossaries for easy reference • stimulating exercises with lively illustrations • new e-resources at www.routledge.com/cw/colloquialsoffering supplementary materials for teachers and learners, including extra activities (and answers), vocabulary lists and cultural information, ideas for group activities linked to each unit in the course, listing of the complete Arabic alphabet, notes comparing Egyptian and Standard Arabic and downloadable additional audio tracks. Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, this new and revised edition of Colloquial Arabic of Egypt offers an indispensable resource both for independent learners and for students taking courses in Egyptian Arabic. By the end of this course, you will be at Level B1 of the Common European Framework for Languages and at the Intermediate-Mid on the ACTFL proficiency scales. Colloquial Arabic of Egypt provides a step-by-step course in spoken Egyptian Arabic – the most widely understood dialect in the Arab world. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Egyptian Arabic in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required.Key features include: Arabic in romanization form throughout, with optional Arabic script supplements emphasis on modern conversational language with clear pronunciation guidance progressive introduction to the Arabic alphabet to aid familiarity with simple labels and signs grammar section and bilingual glossaries for easy reference stimulating exercises with lively illustrations new e-resources at www.routledge.com/cw/colloquialsoffering supplementary materials for teachers and learners, including extra activities (and answers), vocabulary lists and cultural information, ideas for group activities linked to each unit in the course, listing of the complete Arabic alphabet, notes comparing Egyptian and Standard Arabic and downloadable additional audio tracks. Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, this new and revised edition of Colloquial Arabic of Egypt offers an indispensable resource both for independent learners and for students taking courses in Egyptian Arabic.By the end of this course, you will be at Level B1 of the Common European Framework for Languages and at the Intermediate-Mid on the ACTFL proficiency scales.Audio material to accompany the course is available to download free in MP3 format from www.routledge.com/cw/colloquials. Recorded by native speakers, the audio material features the dialogues and texts from the book and will help develop your listening and pronunciation skills. This New Edition Of Colloquial Arabic Of Egypt Has Been Revised And Updated To Make Learning Egyptian Arabic Easier And More Enjoyable Than Ever Before. Specially Developed By Experienced Teachers For Self-study And Class Use, This Course Offers You A Step-by-step Approach To Spoken Egyptian Arabic - The Most Widely Understood Dialect In The Arab World. No Prior Knowledge Of The Language Is Required. Features Include Arabic In Romanization Form Throughout, With Optional Arabic Script Supplements Emphasis On Modern Conversational Language With Clear Pronunciation Guidance Progressive Introduction To The Arabic Alphabet To Aid Familiarity With Simple Labels And Signs Grammar Section And Bilingual Glossaries For Easy Reference Stimulating Exercises With Lively Illustrations A New Companion Website With Additional Resources For Teachers And Learners. By The End Of This Rewarding Course You Will Be Able To Communicate Confidently And Effectively In Egyptian Arabic In A Broad Range Of Everyday Situations. Cover 1 Half Title 2 Title Page 4 Copyright Page 5 Table of Contents 6 Acknowledgements 11 Introduction 12 The sounds of Arabic 15 The Arabic alphabet 19 1 áhlan wa sáhlan! Hello and welcome! 21 2 9ílti My family 36 3 tíshrab shay? Would you like some tea? 54 4 fíihaa takíif? Does it have air conditioning? 72 5 eh kamáan? Anything else? 88 6 shákluh eh? What does he look like? 109 7 kída áHsan That’s better 124 8 muráaga9a Review 145 9 Hayáati My life 150 10 baHíbb Sayd is-sámak I like fishing 171 11 9ála Tuul! Straight on! 190 12 inbasáTt fi faránsa? Did you enjoy yourself in France? 205 13 min zamáan A long time ago 222 14 máT9am in-niil The Nile Restaurant 243 15 muráaga9a Review 258 Structure summary 264 Arabic script supplement 287 Key to exercises 311 English–Arabic glossary 338 Arabic–English glossary 361