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 ARABICAmple 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 conceptsSix 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: WordsUnit 2: SentencesUnit 3: PhrasesUnit 4: PronounsUnit 5: Nested SentencesUnit 6: Joining Sentences TogetherAn shorter, concise version of this book, First Steps to Understanding Arabic (Abridged), can be found from the related items. Product Attributes:: Subtitle: Author: Hashim Mohamed Binding: Paperback Pages: 604 Size in inches: 6.59.5x1.25 Size in CM: 16.5x24x3