Pocket Arabic Dictionary (Arabic-English)

Author: Fethi Mansouri
Paperback: 96 page(s)
Age Range: 6 - 12
Ontario curriculum: Language - Writing

Book Description:

The Periplus Pocket Dictionary Series has been compiled by academics and translators experienced with the needs of beginners. These are the ideal dictionaries for students and travelers, covering all the words needed for everyday situations and travel basics without confusing abbreviations or dictionary terminology. Each handy, pocket-sized volume in this inexpensive series includes:

• Bi-directional entries, both to and from English
• 3,000+ entries in each language: all the most useful words for everyday communication
• Both romanized forms and the authentic script are given where applicable
• A brief guide to pronunciation allows the user to say the words correctly
• General vocabulary appropriate to beginning and lower intermediate students
• Different senses of the same word clearly distinguished by explanatory glosses
• Clear layout and readable type

Library Journal
Handy and affordable, this Arabic/English dictionary covers 3000 frequently used conversational words. Arabic script and its transliterated, phonetically expressed Roman form appear side by side. A valuable pronunciation guide opens the book. The book's diminutive size prevents entries from acknowledging subtle distinctions understood by native speakers and makes no reference to the idiosyncrasies of regional dialect. It also offers comparatively literal translations. The no-frills character of its entries makes the book best suited for quick reference on the street or in conversation. For translation and correspondence, a more comprehensive bidirectional reference is suggested. Recommended for collections supporting ESL classes and corporate and military functions.