Egyptian Colloquial Arabic Vocabulary [Paperback]

Suitable for beginners and more advanced learners, Egyptian Colloquial Arabic Vocabulary is a powerful method to learn the vocabulary you need to communicate comfortably in spoken Arabic. Over 4,500 items (words, phrases, and example sentences) in authentic Egyptian Colloquial Arabic have been organized into 57 thematic categories to help you build connections and expand your vocabulary quickly. Each item appears in Arabic script, phonetic transliteration, and English translation in a carefully designed layout that allows you to reinforce your memory by covering columns and testing yourself. Words contain grammatical information (gender, plurals, conjugation patterns, usage notes). Idiomatic phrases model natural collocations. Example sentences help to accelerate mastery of natural language. Alphabetical English Index for quick referencing. Develop listening skills and accurate pronunciation using the free, downloadable MP3s. (Supplementary materials (flashcards, enhanced MP3s, e-book) are available separately on our website.)