Arabic for Beginners: A Guide to Modern Standard Arabic

Arabic for Beginners is an ideal introductory textbook--quickly teaching you everything you need to get started learning this beautiful language. Spoken by over 400 million people, Arabic is the world's 5th most spoken language. This book teaches language students Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), which is understood by all native Arabic speakers. Though spoken dialects vary widely by region, MSA is taught at schools throughout all Arab countries and is the prominent language of TV, print media, advertisements, signs and more. This useful resource includes: Real-life, easy-to-grasp dialogues that increase your proficiency Free, corresponding audio recordings by native speakers that help you accurately pronounce Arabic words Practice sections in each chapter that reinforce the lessons and help you progress Interesting lessons on culture, geography, customs, pastimes, and everyday life that offer an insight into the Arabic world "Reflections" at the end of each chapter that allow you to record what you have learned, helping you to keep track of your progress Once you have finished this book, you will be able to read and write in the language, express your feelings, read signs, ask for directions and more! Author Sarah Risha has taught Arabic for over 20 years to thousands of students and with this book has developed an engaging set of lessons that will teach Arabic language students the basics.