• Arabic in 10 Minutes a Day, with CD-ROM
    Author:
    Kristine K. Kershul
    Published by:
    Bilingual Books, Inc.
    Price:
    $16.47
    ISBN:
    978-1931873000
    Edition:
    Second with CD-ROM - August 31, 2007
    Format:
    Large Format Paperback - 132 Pages

    MyPLT Review: This is a colorful and well organized book, which will introduce you to one of the world's most widely spoken, yet mysterious language. A really good primer in the Arabic script. This is your starting point.

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  • Al-Kitaab fii Ta'allum al-'Arabiyya with DVDs
    Author:
    Kristen Brustad, Mahmoud Al-Batal, and Abbas Al-Tonsi
    Published by:
    Georgetown University Press
    Price:
    $50.63
    ISBN:
    978-1589011045
    Edition:
    2nd edition - September 30, 2004
    Format:
    Large Format Paperback - 544 Pages

    MyPLT Review: Full title is Al-Kitaab fii Ta'allum al-'Arabiyya with DVDs, Part One: A Textbook for Beginning Arabic. This is an expensive, but excellent book. Start with the "10 Minutes a Day" book, and when you feel comfortable and committed to Arabic, then transition to this book. It is a popular standard for Arabic learners.

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  • 501 Arabic Verbs
    Author:
    Raymond Scheindlin Ph.D.
    Published by:
    Barron's Educational Series
    Price:
    $12.91
    ISBN:
    978-0764136221
    Edition:
    Bilingual edition - October 1, 2007
    Format:
    Paperback - 584 Pages

    MyPLT Review: We use this series for every Language. After your first few lessons, you will find this an indispensible companion to your conversation and reading. Not needed right at the beginning, but check with your Tutor for you would benefit from this book. This is a reference book, and does not explain usage, it just lists the correct conjugations.

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  • Oxford Picture Dictionary: English/Arabic
    Author:
    Jayme Adelson-Goldstein and Norma Shapiro
    Published by:
    Oxford University Press, USA
    Price:
    $14.48
    ISBN:
    978-0194740104
    Edition:
    Second edition - August 15, 2008
    Format:
    Large Format Paperback - 320 Pages

    MyPLT Review: We love this series, which comes in English/Arabic and many other Language combinations. Designed primarily for immigrants to the United States, it is nevertheless ideal for the Student learning Arabic. Really good graphics and detailed pictures of places and things, with dual English/Arabic labels. Fun just to look through, and perfect for the names of all those kitchen gadgets, etc. Perfect for the Beginning to Intermediate Student.

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