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Learning a second language requires practice and patience. It is a task that demands skills due to various sociolinguistic barriers. However, one can easily acquire the working knowledge of any language by providing minimal dedication to a particular language. Guides and language supplements generally prove to be of great help when a person needs quick acquaintance with a foreign language.
Arabic Language Learning By Medical And Paramedical Staff is a study guide by Professor Anil K. Sahni written to aid in facilitating communication amongst non-Arabic speaking medical and paramedical staff and the Arabic speaking patients. The book comprises conversational Arabic phrases and sentences along with their meanings in English. The teaching material is divided into two sections. The first section deals with medical and paramedical terminology including medical history, clinical examination, diagnosis, treatment and medical specialists. The latter section comprises day-to-day Arabic expressions, useful phrases, grammar and other common use Arabic.
As a former Arabic student and a part of a workshop and medical camp sponsored by Arabic people, I understand the importance of textbooks and their irreplaceability in a language program. For the purpose of revisiting a language that I dropped learning midway and to add some medical vocabulary to my knowledge, I decided to explore this language textbook. The content of the book is specifically meant for non-Arabic speaking physicians. However, the common use Arabic section can also be utilised by others who are willing to understand and learn basic Arabic grammar.
I found the second part of the book more useful since it serves a dual-purpose of helping both- the paramedical staff and the general public. I felt intrigued by certain conjugations, such as 'imhtihan' and 'imtehan' and how a slight respelling can alter the word from 'examination' to 'examine'. My familiarity with some of the words and phrases helped me to retain the other meanings easily. I also discovered some similarities between the spoken English and the spoken Arabic. For instance, the surgical delivery of babies is called Caesarean in both the languages.
On the other hand, I felt that the Dentistry and the Orthopaedics sections could have made use of some more translations. Apart from this, the book proved to be quite useful. I am rating this book 3 out of 4 stars. It is recommended for those who have a keen interest in not just the Arabic language, but also medical science. Also, before picking this book for reading, a reader must keep in mind that this book is not a comprehensive study guide for learning Arabic; it will not help those who are seeking a book to serve this purpose. It is rather a book for those who want attain conversational understanding of Arabic phrases, especially the ones belonging to paramedics.
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In a world of many languages its interesting from the review point how a reader is well informed of the basics that enable one to converse & get about with the society at large great job.
