Learn Arabic
Arabic Level 1 & 2 Set with Audio Companion™
What do I get?
Build a foundation and navigate your surroundings. Learn fundamental Arabic vocabulary and essential language structure from greetings and introductions to simple questions and their answers. Gain the confidence to talk about your environment such as giving and getting directions, telling time, dining out, shopping, and enjoying basic social interactions.
Inside the box, you'll find:
- Version 3 Personal Edition CD-ROM software for Level 1 & 2 (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 set will help you:
- Learn the basics
- Build intermediate-level conversational skills
- Spell and write accurately
- Speak without a script
- Retain what you've learned
- Read and understand your new language
Sample topics include:
- Age, family relations, household items
- Questions, greetings, introductions
- Times of day, calendar terms, the weather
- Directions, locations, telling time
- Present, past and future tense
- Apologies and polite requests
- How to order at a restaurant and give and receive directions
- Emotions, opinions, and ideas
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
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