Syrian Arabic Voices: Authentic Listening and Reading Practice in Levantine Colloquial Arabic - Paperback

by Matthew Aldrich (Author)

This book provides listening and reading practice in Levantine Colloquial Arabic using spontaneous speech recorded by native Syrian speakers. It focuses on real world language rather than scripted or simplified materials.

• 36 spontaneous audio segments by native Syrian Arabic speakers
• Contributions from six speakers with varied regional perspectives
• Arabic script and phonemic transcriptions
• Direct English translations
• Guided listening and vocabulary exercises
• Linguistic markers for fillers and rephrasing
• Text divided into numbered lines for structured study

The book is intended for intermediate and advanced learners of Levantine Arabic.

Audio access is included for all segments.