The Connectors in Modern Standard Arabic

by Nariman Naili Al-Warraki

Most Arabic textbooks concentrate on morphology and syntax, but while these provide the indispensable structural base, students still find there is a wide gap between their theoretical knowledge and their practical ability to write connected prose. This unique textbook concentrates on the connectors (those articles, phrases, or idioms which join words, phrases, clauses, or sentences) in a functional setting with the aim of developing and improving the writing skills of intermediate and advanced students of Arabic as a foreign language. Each lesson of _The Connectors_ begins with a presentation of the structures, followed by a sample text and sample sentences, before moving on to a graded series of exercises. The book contains twenty-seven lessons, including five review lessons, and a sample test at the end.

216 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1994

Reviews

[Irni Farid · Rating 5 out of 5]

Connectors are important in any language. Connectors smooth the flow of sentences and meanings into a good paragraph. As a learner of Arabic, I find this book valuable as there are samples of paragraphs with translation and lots of sentence structure that are understandable and applicable in my own writing practice. Good reference and practice book.

[patrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for those of you who are a few years into studying Arabic and want to be able to compose and express your thoughts in a coherent fashion without relying on the same two or three connecting phrases. Slim book filled with helpful grammar lessons.

[Marc Manley · Rating 2 out of 5]

While this book may be of some use to intermediate Arabic students, I believe other works may be of greater use. Perhaps for someone who's been out of the game for a bit and wants a refresher course...

[Ian Borim · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great reference. I only wish there were more.