A Reference Grammar of Modern Standard Arabic (Reference Grammars)
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| Rating | : | 4.75 (717 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0521777712 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 736 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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Nathan B said Solid Reference Grammar: it's what it says it is. This is an excellent reference manual for MSA Arabic. I found it a useful reference for somebody who already has a firm grasp of Arabic and would like to gain a deeper understanding of the language. If you are a beginner, or even intermediate student, this really isn't the right text for you. It is simply too difficult to make sense of without adequate background. I majored in Middle East Studies/Arabic and also lived in the Mid East for a while--and found it just right for me. I selected this book a while after graduating to solidify and deepen my understanding of the extre. "Nice MSA grammar coverage.8u" according to Bulat. Ordered used paperback variant, I should mention that it has high-quality, pleasant to touch paper,large enough font to read comfortably.I expected that it would be very thick and heavy book with small font, but it is not.Font is big and the book itself is not very heavy, I feel it like a "magazine"Did not have time to read it carefully, skimmed it and got positive experience, boot is practical.Advantages:* clearly structured* has good explanation of verbs* solid, coverts subtleties of the language* References list at the back, very useful if you want to look for additional . "What you want in a reference" according to HFG_All the Wonderful Things. If you are taking university Arabic courses and the points of grammar are not fully explained, this is an excellent reference as there are plenty of examples. The only thing it is missing for the student is the I'raab. The inflections are missing in the examples, but made up for in the transliterations.If you've never explored a grammar book before, Ryding does a good job of reiterating how the Arabic language works to form structure, the grammar terms will become familiar over time as you gain experience using the book. Don't be intimidated. The table of contents is clear a
Accompanied by extensive examples, it will prove an invaluable practical guide for supporting students' textbooks, classroom work or self-study, and a useful resource for scholars and professionals.. Keeping technical terminology to a minimum, this comprehensive handbook provides a detailed yet accessible overview of Arabic wherein its phonology, morphology and syntax can be readily accessed
. Karin C. Ryding is Sultan Qaboos bin Said Professor of Arabic, Department of Arabic Language, Literature and Linguistics, Georgetown University
. About the Author Karin C. Ryding is Sultan Qaboos bin Said Professor of Arabic, Department of Arabic Language, Literature and Linguistics, Georgetown University