Learn Arabic
Arabic Level 1 with Audio Companion™
What do I get?
Build a foundation of fundamental Arabic vocabulary and essential language structure. Gain the confidence to begin to learn and speak Arabic. Master basic conversational skills, including greetings and introductions, simple questions and answers, shopping and much more.
Inside the box, you’ll find:
- Version 3 Personal Edition CD-ROM software for Level 1 (Windows/Mac)
- USB Headset with microphone
- User’s guide
- Audio Companion, a multiple-CD set to play or download to your MP3 player
Arabic Learning Tips
- Arabic is written and read from right to left.
- Arabic pronunciation and spelling are regular and predictable.
- The distinction between upper- and lowercase letters does not exist in Arabic.
- Arabic nouns have forms for one thing (singular), two things (dual), and three or more things (plural). Sometimes the dual form is omitted in spoken Arabic.
- Arabic nouns fall into one of two categories: masculine or feminine. Verbs and adjectives change to match the category of the noun.
- The Arabic language uses one verb form for actions that have been completed and another for ongoing actions. The future tense is formed by adding a prefix to the verb form used for ongoing action.
What will I learn?
This level will help you:
- Build vocabulary and language basics
- Spell and write accurately
- Speak without a script
- Retain what you’ve learned
- Read and understand in your new language
Sample topics include:
- Age, family relations, household items
- Introductions and greetings
- Times of day and calendar terms
- Buying and selling
System Requirements
Requirements for Rosetta Stone User Workstations
- Windows 2000 or later
- Mac OS 10.4 or later
- 512 MB RAM
- 1 GHz or faster processor speed
- 600 MB free hard-drive space (per level)
- 16-bit sound card
- 800 x 600 display resolution (1024 x 768 recommended)
- Internet or phone connection required for product activation
- Speech recognition feature requires a USB headset microphone (included with purchase)
- 16X CD-ROM Drive (for installation)
Note for Microsoft® Windows Vista™ users:
Current Rosetta Stone products have been engineered to install and run on the Windows Vista operating system. Some 3rd party components used in Rosetta Stone products have not been certified by Microsoft as ‘Vista Compliant’. Accordingly, you may encounter some Vista-related operating issues. Rosetta Stone technical support may or may not be able to resolve these Vista-related issues. Rosetta Stone hereby disclaims any representations, warranties, guaranties and conditions with respect to the compatibility of the Rosetta Stone products with the Windows Vista operating systems.
User Reviews
4.0 out of 5
The Art of the Arabic Language
"This program is great. I got that for Christmas gift and started using it. I didn't tell anyone that I am doing it. Now I can understand most of the conversation and answer back in ..."
- EgyptianQueen
2009-03-11 | more
4.0 out of 5
Arabic Level 1
"Tough at first being immersed into the program but the more I go through, it starts to make sense. Slowly but surely, I'm getting it."
- kitten
2009-03-12
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