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Book Arabic Vocabulary for Beginners

Download or read book Arabic Vocabulary for Beginners written by Abu Rayhan and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-06-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arabic Vocabulary for Beginners: 5000 Most Common Arabic Words with Example Sentences is an indispensable resource designed to help beginners master the essential vocabulary needed to communicate effectively in Arabic. With a carefully curated selection of 5000 words, this comprehensive guide offers learners a solid foundation for building their Arabic language skills. Chapter by chapter, this book takes learners on a captivating journey through various thematic areas, providing an in-depth exploration of the most commonly used Arabic words. Each section is meticulously crafted to ensure a balanced and comprehensive approach to vocabulary acquisition, enabling learners to progress steadily in their language learning journey. Chapter 1: Essential Everyday Vocabulary: In this chapter, learners will dive into the fundamental building blocks of Arabic communication. From greetings and basic phrases to numbers, colors, days of the week, and time expressions, learners will develop a strong grasp of essential vocabulary for everyday interactions. The chapter provides clear explanations, detailed examples, and practical exercises to reinforce learning. Chapter 2: People and Relationships: Building meaningful connections requires a solid vocabulary base. This chapter focuses on family members, personal characteristics, jobs and professions, education, socializing, dating, and expressing emotions. Learners will not only expand their word bank but also gain cultural insights into Arab society and interpersonal dynamics. Chapter 3: Around the House: Discover the vocabulary needed to navigate the various rooms of a home, from the kitchen and bathroom to furniture and appliances. Chapter 4: Transportation and Travel: Embark on a linguistic journey exploring transportation modes, travel-related phrases, airport procedures, and directions. Chapter 5: Daily Activities and Routines: From hobbies and leisure activities to shopping, money, technology, and media, this chapter covers the vocabulary necessary for daily life. Chapter 6: Nature and the Environment: Connect with the natural world through an exploration of animals, plants, landscapes, weather, and environmental issues. Chapter 7: Health and Wellness: Promoting well-being and effective communication in healthcare settings, this chapter covers health conditions, doctor visits, pharmacies, healthy lifestyles, nutrition, and mental health. Chapter 8: Work and Business: Navigate professional environments with ease using vocabulary related to workplaces, job interviews, business meetings, industry terminology, and financial concepts. This chapter empowers learners to communicate confidently in work-related situations. Chapter 9: Culture and Society: Immerse yourself in the richness of Arabic culture by exploring art, literature, music, film, traditions, festivals, and celebrations. Learners will gain insights into Arab cultural heritage while expanding their vocabulary repertoire. Chapter 10: Travel and Tourism: Become a savvy traveler with this chapter, which covers tourist attractions, local transportation, dining out, shopping for souvenirs, and handling emergency situations. Learners will be equipped to explore the Arabic-speaking world with confidence. Chapter 11: Advanced Vocabulary: For those looking to deepen their language skills, this chapter offers idiomatic expressions, slang, political and current affairs terminology, scientific and technological terms, philosophical concepts, and historical events. Learners will elevate their language proficiency and broaden their understanding of Arabic society and global issues. Arabic Vocabulary for Beginners: 5000 Most Common Arabic Words with Example Sentences is an essential companion for anyone embarking on their Arabic language journey.

Book A Vocabulary of Arabic in Daily Life

Download or read book A Vocabulary of Arabic in Daily Life written by Joyce Akesson and published by Pallas Athena Distribution. This book was released on 2014-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Vocabulary of Arabic Daily Life contains the essential words that help the readers build their language in a methodical way. It is handy and accessible and presents ready-made lists of key terms of daily Arabic. The words are grouped in thematic sections and are listed alphabetically so that they are easy to find. The book is divided into key themes such as the body, sicknesses, medical care, food, meals, clothes, physical appearance, colors, mankind, kinship, relations, indoors, outdoors, studies, professions, hobbies, economics, politics, organizations, religion, communities, media, art, technology, police, crime, war, migration, geography, weather, emotions and character traits.

Book Common Arabic Expressions From Daily Life

Download or read book Common Arabic Expressions From Daily Life written by R Chamas and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-08-20 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was inspired by the need for more conversational books in Modern Standard Arabic that also speak to cultural and social aspects of learning Arabic as a foreign language. We take important daily expressions and phrases that are extensively used every day by native Arabic speakers, and provide a word by word explanation, and the important cultural and social dimensions as well, so that the meaning is not lost in translation. It is also fascinating just to savor the beauty of Arabic expressions and how they are formed.

Book My Bilingual Picture Book  250 Words of Everyday Life

Download or read book My Bilingual Picture Book 250 Words of Everyday Life written by Darija-Daba Editions and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-14 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive bilingual picture book has been designed to help children easily learn their first words in Moroccan dialect (Darija). More than 250 useful words classified by theme (sport, fruit and vegetables, home, school...) Beautiful colourful illustrations that make it easy to memorise the vocabulary of everyday life in a playful way. Your child will find little memory exercises to learn while having fun. Translation into English and Moroccan, the romanization of the letters will facilitate the pronunciation of beginners. Glossy cover and quality printing

Book Egyptian Arabic Vocabulary for English Speakers   7000 Words

Download or read book Egyptian Arabic Vocabulary for English Speakers 7000 Words written by Andrey Taranov and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-25 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 7000-WORD ENGLISH-EGYPTIAN ARABIC VOCABULARY The knowledge of approximately 7000 words makes it possible to understand authentic texts in Arabic. Combining vocabulary with conversational practice, you will be able to produce fluent phrases and express your thoughts smoothly and accurately. You will find it easy and natural to talk about various everyday topics. This knowledge and ability will help you to achieve the language level where you may confidently say: "Yes! I do speak Arabic." T&P Books vocabularies are intended to help you learn, memorize and review foreign words The dictionary contains over 7000 commonly used words Recommended as additional support material to any language course Meets the needs of both beginners and advanced learners Convenient for daily use, reviewing sessions and self-testing activities Allows you to assess your current vocabulary This book can also be used by foreign learners of English Special features of T&P Books bilingual vocabularies: Words are arranged according to their meaning, not alphabetically Content is presented in three columns to facilitate the reviewing and self-testing processes Each theme is composed of small blocks of similar lexical units The vocabulary offers a convenient and simple transcription for each foreign word This edition contains 198 topics: Basic Concepts, Numbers, Colors, Months, Seasons, Units of Measurement, Clothing & Accessories, Food & Nutrition, Restaurant, Family Members, Relatives, Character, Feelings, Emotions, Diseases, City, Town, Sightseeing, Shopping, Money, House, Home, Office, Working in the Office, Import & Export, Marketing, Job Search, Sports, Education, Computer, Internet, Tools, Nature, Countries, Nationalities and more ... Our Arabic collection includes also vocabularies of 3000, 5000 and 9000 words. All these titles are available as printed books and e-books. If you have any question, suggestion or feedback, please contact us: [email protected] Arabic dictionary, Arabic vocabulary, Arabic phrasebook, learning Arabic, basic Arabic, books in Arabic, Arabic language

Book 15 Minute Arabic

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Download or read book 15 Minute Arabic written by and published by . This book was released on 2024-01-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teach yourself Arabic in just 12 weeks with this fun, user-friendly, and uniquely visual language course. DK's 15 Minute Arabic is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn Arabic fast. Twelve themed chapters are broken down into easy-to-follow 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of practical themes, including leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping. Each lesson combines vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-colour images, making it quick, easy, and fun to learn new Arabic vocabulary. There is no writing or homework - you simply use the cover flaps to hide the answers to exercises and test yourself as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review module, so you can track your progress and identify areas where you need further practice. The course includes a free audio app that enables you to hear Arabic words and phrases spoken by native speakers. Use the app alongside the book's easy-to-use pronunciation guides to perfect your pronunciation and practise Arabic conversation in real-life situations. Whether you're a complete beginner or just in need of a refresher course, there's no easier way to learn Arabic than with 15 Minute Arabic.

Book First Thousand Words in Arabic

Download or read book First Thousand Words in Arabic written by Heather Amery and published by Usborne Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THIS BRIGHT AND AMUSING BOOK PROVIDES A PERFECT STARTING POINT FOR BEGINNERS OF ALL AGES TO LEARN ARABIC. PANORAMIC PICTURES OF EVERYDAY SCENES ARE SURROUNDED BY SMALL PICTURES WITH THEIR NAMES IN ARABIC. EACH ARABIC WORD IS ALSO WRITTEN IN ROMAN LETTERS TO SHOW YOU HOW TO PRONOUNCE IT. THE ASSOCIATION OF THE WORDS AND PICTURES PROVIDES A SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE WAY TO LEARN NEW VOCABULARY, WHILE THE PANORAMIC SCENES PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR TALKING ABOUT THE PICTURES AND FORMING SIMPLE SENTENCES. AT THE BACK OF THE BOOK THERE IS A GUIDE TO THE ARABIC ALPHABET AND A LIST OF ALL THE ARABIC WORDS WITH THEIR PRONUNCIATION GUIDES AND MEANINGS IN ENGLISH. WITH DELIGHTFUL PICTURES BY STEPHEN CARTWRIGHT, THIS IS A FUN AND ENGAGING WAY TO LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE.

Book Top 25 Arabic Questions You Need to Know

Download or read book Top 25 Arabic Questions You Need to Know written by Innovative Language Learning and published by Innovative Language Learning. This book was released on 2017-11-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **This book includes a bonus conversation cheat sheet inside** Are you learning Arabic? Do you want to start speaking with confidence and have real conversations? Then the “Top 25 Arabic Questions You Need to Know!” is perfect for you. By the end of the book, you’ll master the most common phrases and questions used in everyday conversations. You’ll even be able to hold basic conversations. And if you’re a complete beginner, but want to start speaking, this book is the first step. What will you learn? You’ll learn how to ask and answer the most common questions like... “What’s your name? Where are you from? How old are you? How are you?” and many more. Yes, these are the same exact questions you use and hear in everyday conversations. In every lesson, our professional, bilingual teachers explain and translate every word so that you understand it all. What makes this book so powerful? • Master must-know Arabic conversational questions and phrases used in daily life • Learn Cultural Insights, which are provided in every lesson • Best of all, you’ll have fun with our relaxed approach to learning Arabic Here’s what you get: • 25 Lessons • Bonus “Around Town” Conversation Cheat Sheet: Learn how to get around and ask for directions, plus learn the vocab for common locations around the town. Grab your copy of “Top 25 Arabic Questions You Need to Know!” and start speaking in minutes. Before you go, remember to download the audio here: https://goo.gl/bQ5MEv

Book Practice Makes Perfect Arabic Vocabulary

Download or read book Practice Makes Perfect Arabic Vocabulary written by Jane Wightwick and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2012-11-02 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Go beyond Marhaba and add thousands of words and expressions to your Arabic vocabulary To communicate comfortably in Arabic, you need easy access to a variety of words and expressions. In Practice Makes Perfect: Arabic Vocabulary you get the tools you need to expand your lexicon and sharpen your speaking and writing skills. And how do you do this? PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE! Each chapter of this comprehensive book focuses on a theme, such as family, food, or travel, so you can build your language skills in a systematic manner. As you lay the foundation for a burgeoning vocabulary, you will be able to weave your way in and out of English and Arabic to gain the confidence you need to communicate with ease. Practice Makes Perfect: Arabic Vocabulary offers you: Thousands of new words and expressions More than 250 fun exercises Handy cultural and social tips and an insight into Arab life An answer key to gauge your comprehension With help from this book, you can easily communicate in Arabic about: Education, careers, and skills * Vacations and adventures * Culture, society, and traditions * Cooking and recipes * Your neighborhood and home * Your family and friends * Environmental issues * Crime, justice, and politics . . . and much more

Book Arabic Vocabulary for English Speakers   7000 Words

Download or read book Arabic Vocabulary for English Speakers 7000 Words written by Andrey Taranov and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-25 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 7000-WORD ENGLISH-STANDARD ARABIC VOCABULARY The knowledge of approximately 7000 words makes it possible to understand authentic texts in Arabic. Combining vocabulary with conversational practice, you will be able to produce fluent phrases and express your thoughts smoothly and accurately. You will find it easy and natural to talk about various everyday topics. This knowledge and ability will help you to achieve the language level where you may confidently say: "Yes! I do speak Arabic." T&P Books vocabularies are intended to help you learn, memorize and review foreign words The dictionary contains over 7000 commonly used words Recommended as additional support material to any language course Meets the needs of both beginners and advanced learners Convenient for daily use, reviewing sessions and self-testing activities Allows you to assess your current vocabulary This book can also be used by foreign learners of English Special features of T&P Books bilingual vocabularies: Words are arranged according to their meaning, not alphabetically Content is presented in three columns to facilitate the reviewing and self-testing processes Each theme is composed of small blocks of similar lexical units The vocabulary offers a convenient and simple transcription for each foreign word This edition contains 198 topics: Basic Concepts, Numbers, Colors, Months, Seasons, Units of Measurement, Clothing & Accessories, Food & Nutrition, Restaurant, Family Members, Relatives, Character, Feelings, Emotions, Diseases, City, Town, Sightseeing, Shopping, Money, House, Home, Office, Working in the Office, Import & Export, Marketing, Job Search, Sports, Education, Computer, Internet, Tools, Nature, Countries, Nationalities and more ... Our Arabic collection includes also vocabularies of 3000, 5000 and 9000 words. All these titles are available as printed books and e-books. If you have any question, suggestion or feedback, please contact us: [email protected] Arabic dictionary, Arabic vocabulary, Arabic phrasebook, learning Arabic, basic Arabic, books in Arabic, Arabic language

Book Egyptian Arabic Vocabulary for English Speakers   3000 Words

Download or read book Egyptian Arabic Vocabulary for English Speakers 3000 Words written by Andrey Taranov and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-25 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 3000-WORD ENGLISH-EGYPTIAN ARABIC VOCABULARY This book is a learning tool for mastering basic Arabic vocabulary. It will help you obtain a solid base in your knowledge of the Arabic language. The 3000 words contained in this edition will aid in your understanding of simple phrases and hone your composition skills. This manual will also be an invaluable reference during any trip abroad where the Arabic language is spoken. Simple transcriptions of each word will assist in the memorization of reading rules. Once you have mastered even only 70% of the words contained in this vocabulary guide, you will be able to say: "Yes! I speak a little Arabic!" T&P Books vocabularies are intended to help you learn, memorize and review foreign words The dictionary contains over 3000 commonly used words Recommended as additional support material to any language course Meets the needs of both beginners and advanced learners Convenient for daily use, reviewing sessions and self-testing activities Allows you to assess your current vocabulary This book can also be used by foreign learners of English Special features of T&P Books bilingual vocabularies: Words are arranged according to their meaning, not alphabetically Content is presented in three columns to facilitate the reviewing and self-testing processes Each theme is composed of small blocks of similar lexical units The vocabulary offers a convenient and simple transcription for each foreign word This edition contains 101 topics including: Basic concepts, Numbers, Units of measurement, The most important verbs, Time, Calendar, Day and night, Months, Seasons, Travel, Sightseeing, City, Shopping, Clothing & Accessories, Cosmetics, Telephone, Phone conversation, Foreign languages, Meals, Restaurant, Family members, Human body, Medicine, Furniture, Household appliances, The Earth, Weather, Natural disasters, Fauna, Wild animals, Countries of the world and more ... Our Arabic collection includes also vocabularies of 5000, 7000 and 9000 words. All these titles are available as printed books and e-books. If you have any question, suggestion or feedback, please contact us: [email protected] Arabic dictionary, Arabic vocabulary, Arabic phrasebook, learning Arabic, basic Arabic, books in Arabic, Arabic language

Book Egyptian Arabic Vocabulary for English Speakers   9000 Words

Download or read book Egyptian Arabic Vocabulary for English Speakers 9000 Words written by Andrey Taranov and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-25 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 9000-WORD ENGLISH-EGYPTIAN ARABIC VOCABULARY Knowing and understanding around 9000 Arabic words will give you the ability to read and write with only the minimal use of a dictionary. This knowledge will foster your ability to express your thoughts during conversation in a precise and accurate way. With a little practice and with the added help and experience of having viewed many Arabic films, you will be proud and amazed at your new level of Arabic. You will now see your language level improve to the point where you can say: "Arabic? Absolutely! I know it very well." T&P Books vocabularies are intended to help you learn, memorize and review foreign words The dictionary contains over 9000 commonly used words Recommended as additional support material to any language course Meets the needs of both beginners and advanced learners Convenient for daily use, reviewing sessions and self-testing activities Allows you to assess your current vocabulary This book can also be used by foreign learners of English Special features of T&P Books bilingual vocabularies: Words are arranged according to their meaning, not alphabetically Content is presented in three columns to facilitate the reviewing and self-testing processes Each theme is composed of small blocks of similar lexical units The vocabulary offers a convenient and simple transcription for each foreign word This edition contains 256 topics: Basic Concepts, Numbers, Colors, Months, Seasons, Units of Measurement, Clothing & Accessories, Food & Nutrition, Restaurant, Family Members, Relatives, Character, Feelings, Emotions, Diseases, City, Town, Sightseeing, Shopping, Money, House, Home, Office, Working in the Office, Marketing, Sports, Education, Computer, Internet, Tools, Nature, Countries, Nationalities and more ... Our Arabic collection includes also vocabularies of 3000, 5000 and 7000 words. All these titles are available as printed books and e-books. If you have any question, suggestion or feedback, please contact us: [email protected] Arabic dictionary, Arabic vocabulary, Arabic phrasebook, learning Arabic, basic Arabic, books in Arabic, Arabic language

Book Arabic Vocabulary for English Speakers   5000 Words

Download or read book Arabic Vocabulary for English Speakers 5000 Words written by Andrey Taranov and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-25 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 5000-WORD ENGLISH-STANDARD ARABIC VOCABULARY The use of this 5000 word Arabic vocabulary will allow you to understand simple texts and will give you much needed confidence in everyday conversation. Used in combination with a grammar course, it will aid in your ability to correctly compose many phrases. When watching films in Arabic, you will begin to hear and understand more and more words and phrases. This guide will assist you in attaining a higher level of Arabic that will finally allow you to say: "I can speak Arabic!" T&P Books vocabularies are intended to help you learn, memorize and review foreign words The dictionary contains over 5000 commonly used words Recommended as additional support material to any language course Meets the needs of both beginners and advanced learners Convenient for daily use, reviewing sessions and self-testing activities Allows you to assess your current vocabulary This book can also be used by foreign learners of English Special features of T&P Books bilingual vocabularies: Words are arranged according to their meaning, not alphabetically Content is presented in three columns to facilitate the reviewing and self-testing processes Each theme is composed of small blocks of similar lexical units The vocabulary offers a convenient and simple transcription for each foreign word This edition contains 155 topics: Basic Concepts, Numbers, Colors, Months, Seasons, Units of Measurement, Clothing & Accessories, Food & Nutrition, Restaurant, Family Members, Relatives, Character, Feelings, Emotions, Diseases, City, Town, Sightseeing, Shopping, Money, House, Home, Office, Working in the Office, Import & Export, Marketing, Job Search, Sports, Education, Computer, Internet, Tools, Nature, Countries, Nationalities and more ... Our Arabic collection includes also vocabularies of 3000, 7000 and 9000 words. All these titles are available as printed books and e-books. For more information please visit www.tpbooks.com. Arabic dictionary, Arabic vocabulary, Arabic phrasebook, learning Arabic, basic Arabic, books in Arabic, Arabic language

Book Using Arabic Synonyms

Download or read book Using Arabic Synonyms written by Dilworth Parkinson and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 714 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential guide to Arabic synonyms, designed to help students broaden and improve their vocabulary.

Book Egyptian Arabic Vocabulary for English Speakers   5000 Words

Download or read book Egyptian Arabic Vocabulary for English Speakers 5000 Words written by Andrey Taranov and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-25 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 5000-WORD ENGLISH-EGYPTIAN ARABIC VOCABULARY The use of this 5000 word Arabic vocabulary will allow you to understand simple texts and will give you much needed confidence in everyday conversation. Used in combination with a grammar course, it will aid in your ability to correctly compose many phrases. When watching films in Arabic, you will begin to hear and understand more and more words and phrases. This guide will assist you in attaining a higher level of Arabic that will finally allow you to say: "I can speak Arabic!" T&P Books vocabularies are intended to help you learn, memorize and review foreign words The dictionary contains over 5000 commonly used words Recommended as additional support material to any language course Meets the needs of both beginners and advanced learners Convenient for daily use, reviewing sessions and self-testing activities Allows you to assess your current vocabulary This book can also be used by foreign learners of English Special features of T&P Books bilingual vocabularies: Words are arranged according to their meaning, not alphabetically Content is presented in three columns to facilitate the reviewing and self-testing processes Each theme is composed of small blocks of similar lexical units The vocabulary offers a convenient and simple transcription for each foreign word This edition contains 155 topics: Basic Concepts, Numbers, Colors, Months, Seasons, Units of Measurement, Clothing & Accessories, Food & Nutrition, Restaurant, Family Members, Relatives, Character, Feelings, Emotions, Diseases, City, Town, Sightseeing, Shopping, Money, House, Home, Office, Working in the Office, Import & Export, Marketing, Job Search, Sports, Education, Computer, Internet, Tools, Nature, Countries, Nationalities and more ... Our Arabic collection includes also vocabularies of 3000, 7000 and 9000 words. All these titles are available as printed books and e-books. For more information please visit www.tpbooks.com. Arabic dictionary, Arabic vocabulary, Arabic phrasebook, learning Arabic, basic Arabic, books in Arabic, Arabic language

Book 15 Minute Arabic

Download or read book 15 Minute Arabic written by DK and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2018-04-05 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to speak fluent Arabic in an easy and fun way in just 12 weeks. This indispensable guide also comes with a free audio app for Apple and Android phones, featuring native speech that enables you to hone your pronunciation. Whether you're beginning from the scratch or looking to polish your existing knowledge, 15 Minute Arabic is a quick and convenient option for learning the language. This book features 12 themed chapters broken down into 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of everyday situations to help you conduct your business or travel smoothly. Jargon-free, straightforward instructions equip you to converse with ease, whether you're shopping for groceries, trying to find accommodation, ordering tea at a café, or sightseeing around town. Each lesson combines Arabic vocabulary and grammar essentials with full-colour photographs for comprehensive learning. The guide also includes an English-Arabic dictionary, an extensive menu of popular Arabic dishes, and excellent "review and repeat" exercises at the end of each chapter to test yourself and track your progress. Packed with cultural tips, neatly labelled images of everyday life objects, conversational advice, and grammar explanations, 15 Minute Arabic is the go-to book for mastering the Arabic language.

Book Arabic Indefinites  Interrogatives  and Negators

Download or read book Arabic Indefinites Interrogatives and Negators written by David Wilmsen and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2014-10-31 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book traces the origins and development of the Arabic grammatical marker š/šī, which is found in interrogatives, negators, and indefinite determiners over a broad dialect area that stretches from the southern Levant to North Africa and includes dialects of Yemen and Oman. David Wilmsen draws on data from old vernacular Arabic texts and from a variety of Arabic dialects, and shows that, contrary to much of the literature on the diachrony of this morpheme, š/šī does not derive from Arabic šay 'thing'. Instead, he argues that it dates back to a pre-Arabic stage of West Semitic and probably has its origins in a Semitic demonstrative pronoun. On this theory, Arabic šay could in fact derive from š/šī, and not vice versa. The book demonstrates the significance of the Arabic dialects in understanding the history of Arabic and the Semitic languages, and claims that modern Arabic dialects could not have developed from Classical Arabic. It will be of interest to historical linguists of all persuasions from graduate level upwards, particularly all those working on Arabic and other Semitic languages.