An ideal introduction to Arabic for beginning students and independent learnersBasics of Arabic by Ayman Ibrahim is an introductory grammar, workbook, and lexicon for learning Modern Standard Arabic. Designed for students approaching Arabic for the first time the book provides them with all the tools necessary to develop skills in reading and writing Arabic. Students will learn Arabic grammar and vocabulary and be able to translate key Arabic passages from biblical and qur'anic texts.Each lesson includes: A thorough and understandable introduction to a particular grammatical feature in ArabicList of vocabulary to be memorizedExercises for practice and reinforcement of key conceptsBasics of Arabic will help readers: Recite the Arabic alphabetRead and pronounce Arabic wordsLearn the Arabic noun and verbal systemUnderstand syntax for writing and reading sentencesAdditional translation exercises and a complete lexicon are included at the back of the book. Ideal for students, missionaries, independent learners, and homeschoolers this accessible guide give readers a clear and understandable introduction to this important language.