Books by El Mustapha Lahlali

This book is designed to help learners of Arabic at all levels develop and refine their writing skills, focusing on the structure of Arabic sentences and paragraphs, and the cohesive links between them. It provides a variety of phrases and idiomatic expressions that can be used in writing and places great emphasis on writing in different genres, including literary and media texts. Learners are also introduced to the cultural aspects of writing, such as writing and responding to different types of letters.A chapter on creative writing in Arabic is featured to encourage learners to utilise their vocabulary and grammar skills, and a chapter on learners' writing errors will enable readers to reflect on the type of mistakes they may make in their writing, and how to overcome them.Key Features*Includes a broad range of writing genres: letters, summaries, articles, etc.*Provides a theoretical and practical guide on how to use connectors and cohesive devices*Helps the learner accumulate a wide range of vocabulary in context*Challenges the learner with a variety of Arabic writing exercises

Introduces authentic texts and audio files from a wide variety of media sources. This book helps students develop analytical and translation skills in Arabic and expand their reading, writing, listening, and speaking capabilities. It provides important vocabulary; examples of language in context; exercises for reading and more.

Moving you from the intermediate to the advanced level of Arabic, this textbook offers practical sessions and exercises to help improve reading, listening and communication skills.

This textbook provides Arabic language learners with a broad range of exercises on reading comprehension, speaking, writing and listening, based on a wide variety of media texts and audio materials. It will also equip learners with journalistic skills such as giving presentations and writing media articles.

A balanced introduction to the 3 major Arab media channels: Al-Jazeera, Al-Hurra and Al-Arabia. The Arab world is currently undergoing a radical media revolution, with the launch of numerous satellite and cable channels. The era of state-controlled media is coming to an end as privately-owned channels emerge. This book presents a detailed study of the three dominant Arab media channels and their role post-9/11. Provides a critical overview of the development of Arab media Examines the aims and impact of Al-Jazeera Arabic, Al-Hurra and Al-Arabia, and compares their broadcasting strategies, programmes and use of languageIncludes comparative case studies of the coverage of the 2006 conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and US foreign policy

In the eighteenth century, the academic scholar Ibn al-Tayyib made a rihla (journey) from Morocco to the Hijaz, in modern day Saudi Arabia, documenting his travels in the translated manuscript "Rihla ila al-Hijaz". This title introduces the manuscript and provides a commentary on this remarkable journey and the socio-political climate of the time.