`Arabiyyat al-Naas (Part One) offers a groundbreaking introduction to Arabic as it is written and spoken by native speakers. It combines a progressive and rigorous grounding in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) - the form employed for reading, writing and formal speaking - with an innovative integration of the spoken Levantine variety used in everyday situations in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine. Introducing the two simultaneously `Arabiyyat al Naas (Part One) uses each in its proper context: Levantine for conversations and MSA for reading and writing activities. In this way, the course efficiently prepares students for the practical realities of learning and "living" Arabic today.








Features include:








21 theme-based units covering all the core topics expected in a first-year Arabic course, such as countries, clothes, colors, family and professions







a broad range of stimulating activities and exercises fostering active engagement with the course and the development of comprehension and communication skills







comprehensively covers the 5 Cs: communication, culture, connections, comparisons and communities







a free DVD filmed on location in Jordan, presenting over 40 videos and incorporating a wide variety of entertaining and realistic scenarios