Arabic (Breakthrough)

Written for those who want to converse in everyday situations in the Arab world. The spoken Arabic is represented in transliteration by a modified form of the Roman alphabet. There is however also a short writing section in each unit for those who wish to become acquainted with the Arabic script. Front Matter....Pages i-iv How to Use This Course....Pages 1-6 Talking About Yourself....Pages 7-20 Yourself and Others....Pages 21-34 Ordering Drinks and Snacks....Pages 35-48 Getting Information (part 1)....Pages 49-62 Directions....Pages 63-76 Time....Pages 77-90 Shopping (part 1)....Pages 91-104 Shopping (part 2)....Pages 105-118 Making Travel Arrangements....Pages 119-132 Ordering a Meal....Pages 133-146 Likes and Dislikes....Pages 147-160 Arranging a Meeting....Pages 161-174 Getting Information (part 2)....Pages 175-188 Invitations and Intentions....Pages 189-202 Talking about The Past....Pages 203-216 Back Matter....Pages 217-244 A course in basic Arabic covering areas such as conversations, directions, time, shopping, travel arrangements, ordering a meal and arranging meetings. It is aimed primarily at temporary travellers to Arabic speaking countries.