Libera: Arabic for English Speakers

PLEASE NOTE: This application will be discontinued and removed from the app store at the end of September, 2015, as we are transitioning all future Libera development to a new app -- Libera: Parallel Text Reader -- which is available now in the App Store.

An early 5-star user review of Libera for Arabic states, "This is the perfect app for anyone studying Arabic. It gives you the Arabic text side by side with the English translation...and will even read the Arabic out loud so you can hear exactly how the words are pronounced. The best part, though, is that you can click on any word and get the definition and all of the grammatical info. The app is also easy to use and very attractive, design-wise."

Libera for Arabic is a powerful tool that enables language learners to quickly read Arabic-English parallel texts without the need for tedious dictionary lookups, provides new vocabulary in an authentic context, and offers a natural and satisfying learning experience.

Offering the classic fable of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves in both Arabic and English, Libera for Arabic combines the strengths of traditional parallel texts with the latest advances in tablet technology. This cutting-edge platform provides learners with a new mode of accessing foreign language texts, making language learning more effective and enjoyable than ever before.

Following on from our extremely well-received CJKI Arabic Verb Conjugator, or CAVE, which has aided students master the complex Arabic verb system, Libera for Arabic provides a powerful learning tool in a user-friendly, aesthetically pleasing environment, making it ideal for serious learners of Arabic. The app features the Ali Baba story in both Arabic (featuring vocalized, unvocalized, and romanized versions of the text) and English. Notable features include a customized Arabic-English dictionary, which is accessible by simply tapping the unknown word. Notably, when several meanings exist, the relevant one is highlighted in red. Additionally, Libera offers full native audio recordings, notes on key grammar forms, and more.

KEY FEATURES
* Full native audio recordings aid in pronunciation and listening
* Customized Arabic-English dictionary shows English equivalents in context
* Multi-panel interface displays up to four different texts side by side
* Segment bar for instant access to English translations and Arabic pronunciation
* Word Info screen enables in-depth word study with examples
* Favorite word list allows users to review new vocabulary
* Full-form search lets users search quickly and easily
* Grammar Notes highlight issues in grammar and usage
* Both male and female audio available
* Ability to adjust speed of audio recording
* No Internet connection necessary