How to Write in Arabic
Jul 2009 · Edinburgh University Press
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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
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About the author
El Mustapha Lahlali is a Professor of Linguistics and Media at the University of Leeds. He has published widely in the field of Arabic, media and translation. Some of his publications include: How to Write in Arabic: Developing your Academic Writing Style (2nd edition)(Edinburgh University Press, 2021), Arabic Media Dictionary(Routledge, 2019), Essential Skills in Arabic: From the Intermediate to the Advanced(Edinburgh University Press, 2018) (co-authored), Advanced Media Arabic (2nd edition)(Edinburgh University Press, 2017), Contemporary Arab Broadcast Media(Edinburgh University Press, 2011), Ibn al-Tayyib: the Forgotten Journey of an 18 Century Arab Traveller(I.B. Tauris, 2010) (co-authored), How to Write in Arabic(Edinburgh University Press, 2009), Advanced Media Arabic(Edinburgh University Press, 2008) and Critical Discourse Analysis and Classroom Discursive Practices(Lincom Europa, 2007).
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