A Guide to Writing Arabic

A Guide to Writing Arabic
Author: Sara Hoffmeier
Publisher: Pendragon Ed Publishers
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2012
Genre:
ISBN: 190938500X

One of the myths surrounding Arabic is that the script is impossible to learn. This is not true. Writing Arabic is much easier than you would imagine. Arabic uses an alphabet, not hieroglyphs or pictograms. And there are far fewer shapes to master in Arabic than in the European languages. In Arabic there is really only one basic shape for each of the 28 letters of the alphabet. There are no capital letters and there is no real distinction between print and handwriting. Furthermore, writing from right to left is not as difficult as many people would imagine. In many ways it is a more natural movement to be pushing the pen rather than pulling it, certainly for someone who is right handed. This guide will take you through the Arabic alphabet, letter by letter, explain how to write each letter, how to combine the letters, and it will provide plenty of opportunities for practise. This guide is also a great first introduction to the Arabic language.

Easy Arabic Script

Easy Arabic Script
Author: Jane Wightwick
Publisher:
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2005-07-05
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN:

Provides an easy-to-understand, practical guide to Arabic script. Explains the basic letter shapes, the combinations of letters, and different writing methods.--From publisher's description.

Writing Arabic

Writing Arabic
Author: Terence Frederick Mitchell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 163
Release: 1966
Genre:
ISBN:

How to Write in Arabic

How to Write in Arabic
Author: El Mustapha Lahlali
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2009-07-31
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0748635890

This book is designed to help learners of Arabic at all levels develop and refine their writing skills, focusing on the structure of Arabic sentences and paragraphs, and the cohesive links between them. It provides a variety of phrases and idiomatic expressions that can be used in writing and places great emphasis on writing in different genres, including literary and media texts. Learners are also introduced to the cultural aspects of writing, such as writing and responding to different types of letters.A chapter on creative writing in Arabic is featured to encourage learners to utilise their vocabulary and grammar skills, and a chapter on learners' writing errors will enable readers to reflect on the type of mistakes they may make in their writing, and how to overcome them.Key Features*Includes a broad range of writing genres: letters, summaries, articles, etc.*Provides a theoretical and practical guide on how to use connectors and cohesive devices*Helps the learner accumulate a wide range of vocabulary in context*Challenges the learner with a variety of Arabic writing exercises

Beginner's Arabic Script

Beginner's Arabic Script
Author: John Mace
Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary
Total Pages: 180
Release: 1999
Genre: Arabic alphabet
ISBN:

"An introduction to reading and writing Arabic"--Cover.

Read and Write Arabic Script: A Teach Yourself Guide

Read and Write Arabic Script: A Teach Yourself Guide
Author: Mourad Diouri
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2011-10-27
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 007177453X

Now learning non-Roman-alphabet languages is as easy as A-B-C! Read and Write Arabic Script will help you read and write simple Arabic. This book is a step-by-step introduction to the script that will enable you to read Arabic signs, notices, advertisements and headlines. Even if you think learning the script is a daunting prospect, this book will make it simple. The alphabet is introduced in stages and there's lots of practice of each new character before the next one is introduced. There are plenty of example words and phrases that are seen everywhere in any Arabic-speaking environment so you can familiarize yourself with the most common signs and directions. By the end of the book, you will be reading and writing simple Arabic with confidence and be prepared for your next trip to the Middle East or further study of the language. Features: One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started Author insights for lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author’s many years of experience Useful vocabulary, easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking Extra online articles at teachyourself.com to give a richer understanding of the Arabic-speaking culture

The Ultimate Arabic Handwriting Guide

The Ultimate Arabic Handwriting Guide
Author: Samar Amr
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2021-08-21
Genre:
ISBN:

If you are here, that means you've made the right decision. Studying a foreign language must start with the alphabet. This book will guide you and teach you to write your first Arabic letter the easiest, and importantly THE RIGHT WAY. Arabic writing can be confusing when you are a complete beginner and don't know what form of the letter you have to write, that's why this book has come out to teach you the differences between the forms of the Arabic letters (Isolated, Initial, Medial or Final letters). Every letter of the alphabet is accompanied by small arrows to show you the writing path so you can follow, that way the writing will be so simple and understandable. What you will get: 28 Letters ʾalif to yāʾ Learn the whole alphabet. Big and clear examples that show you how to write letters by following arrows. Isolated, Initial, Medial, and Final form for every letter of the alphabet Enough room to write and practice. Large print pages: 8.5 x 11-inch sized pages, for easy viewing, and a great writing experience. Scroll up and click on the "Add to Cart" button and start your Arabic Learning Journey. *This book is designed for all ages but we don't recommend it for toddlers as it doesn't contain any eye-catchy colors or images

Sugar Comes from Arabic

Sugar Comes from Arabic
Author: Barbara B. Whitesides
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9781566567572

Demystification of the Arabic alphabet is the aim of this text. It begins by introducing the letters in English language order, then demonstrates how spelling in Arabic is much like writing a predictive text message.

Arabic Calligraphy

Arabic Calligraphy
Author: Mustafa Ja'far
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2002-01
Genre: Arabic language
ISBN: 9780714114996

The first stroke-by-stroke guide ever produced for learning to write Naskh, one of the six major cursive Arabic scripts. Its origins can be traced back to the late eighth century AD and it is still in use today, over 1300 years later. The Ottoman Turks considered Naskh the script most suited for copying the Qur'an and today more Qur'ans are copied in Naskh throughout the Islamic world than in all other Arabic scripts combined. This introductory workbook makes it possible for everyone to learn and enjoy the beauty of Arabic calligraphy. Based on his experience of running workshops and demonstrations at The British Museum and other cultural institutions around the UK, Mustafa Ja'far has created an easy-to-follow, teach-yourself guide.

Mastering Arabic Script: A Guide to Handwriting

Mastering Arabic Script: A Guide to Handwriting
Author: Jane Wightwick
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2017-09-15
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 023020936X

This textbook is an engaging, highly illustrated guide to learning handwriting as opposed to the printed form of the Arabic script. Well-formed and fluent handwriting is much admired throughout the Arab world. The book teaches Arabic handwriting in the form universally used by adult native speakers (riq'a) and compares it with naskh, the usual printed form. There are three parts to the book covering: the basic letter shapes, combinations of letters and an additional extended writing section. Clear examples, a wealth of practice material, insider tips from a leading expert, and lively activities and photos make the book easy to follow and enjoyable to work through. The book can be used to supplement the popular Mastering Arabic courses or independently from them. Aimed at beginners or early intermediate learners of Arabic, Mastering Arabic Script is ideal for both self-study use and classroom courses.