First Steps to Understanding Arabic

A novel and comprehensive introduction to Arabic, in English. Presented in an easy-to-understand and concise format to make acquiring Arabic straightforward. Rules are simplified and explained clearly with illustrated examples and ample exercises to consolidate understanding. 

AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO LEARNING CLASSICAL ARABIC

• Ample exercises to solidify understanding and develop accuracy in translating.
• Short tables of essential vocabulary, reinforced across units.
• Self-explanatory charts and tables to summarize key concepts
• Six detailed units for beginners to progress to an intermediate level.

Designed for the syllabus at Al-Qalam Institute, this textbook supports acquiring strong foundations in the Arabic language.

Unit 1: Words
Unit 2: Sentences
Unit 3: Phrases
Unit 4: Pronouns
Unit 5: Nested Sentences
Unit 6: Joining Sentences Together

A shorter, concise version of this book, First Steps to Understanding Arabic (Abridged), can be found in the related items.