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Lessons in Teaching Arabic Sounds to Non-Native Speakers

An educational book specialized in applied linguistics that focuses on teaching the sounds of the Arabic language and training learners on proper pronunciation.

The book provides a comprehensive study of the Arabic phonological system, including articulation points and sound characteristics. It connects theoretical concepts with practical application in pronunciation correction and addressing phonetic errors, using a clear and simplified approach that benefits both students and teachers in developing linguistic performance and improving auditory and spoken comprehension.

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Features and Advantages

The book presents a clear scientific perspective on Arabic phonetics, including articulation points and sound characteristics, along with practical applications that help correct phonetic errors and improve linguistic performance for both students and teachers alike

Thirty Lessons in Arabic Sounds

Thirty Lessons in Arabic Sounds

Presented with scientific precision of the Arabic phonological system, along with practical applications that contribute to its effective use inside and outside the classroom.

Helps the teacher correct pronunciation

Helps the teacher correct pronunciation

Through a precise presentation of Arabic sounds and their counterparts in other languages, which helps in addressing common errors.

An Enriching Resource for Phonetic Training

An Enriching Resource for Phonetic Training

It includes practical training models that contribute to developing correct pronunciation skills and improving the phonetic performance of learners.

  • Includes auditory and discrimination exercises based on minimal pairs to train learners on precise sound differentiation.
  • Contains carefully selected Qur’anic verses for applying phonetic abstraction exercises.
  • Supported with an integrated audio component that enables self-training and allows learners to follow correct pronunciation at any time.
  • Provides practical guidance for teachers on how to present lessons, conduct phonetic exercises, and correct pronunciation.
  • Benefits both students and teachers in developing pronunciation and phonetic comprehension skills based on contemporary scientific principles.

36 Phonetic Lessons, Each of Which Includes

Listening exercises for correcting pronunciation and strengthening sound discrimination.

Illustrated activities and exercises that connect words with their meanings through sound and image.

Selected Qur’anic verses to train the ear on correct and eloquent pronunciation.

Various activities for both teachers and students to reinforce phonetic skills.

Book Topics

Introduction and Guidelines

Introduction
Teaching Arabic Sounds (Teacher Section)
Guidelines for Teaching Sounds (Teacher Section)
Teacher Guidelines on Presenting Lessons and Conducting Phonetic Exercises (Teacher Section)
Articulation Points and Their Key Distinctive Features (Teacher Section)
Sound Lessons for Students

Lessons

Lesson 1: Fatḥa and Alif
Lesson 2: Kasra and Ya
Lesson 3: Ḍamma and Waw
Lesson 4: Ḥ / H
Lesson 5: ʿAyn / A
Lesson 6: Kh / Q
Lesson 7: Kh / K
Lesson 8: Gh / Q
Lesson 9: Gh / K
Lesson 10: Q / K
Lesson 11: J / Q
Lesson 12: Q / K / J
Lesson 13: Ḍ / D
Lesson 14: Ḍ / Dh
Lesson 15: Ḍ / Ẓ
Lesson 16: Ḍ / L
Lesson 17: Ẓ / Dh
Lesson 18: Ẓ / D
Lesson 19: Ẓ / Z
Lesson 20: Ṭ / T
Lesson 21: Ṭ / D
Lesson 22: Ṣ / S
Lesson 23: Dh / Z
Lesson 24: Dh / D
Lesson 25: D / T
Lesson 26: Ḍ / Ẓ / Dh / Z / D
Lesson 27: Th / S
Lesson 28: Ṣ / Z / S
Lesson 29: Sh / S
Lesson 30: F / B

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Lessons in Teaching Arabic Phonetics to non-native speakers

Lessons in Teaching Arabic Phonetics to non-native speakers