About This Book

First Steps to Understanding Arabic, by Hashim Mohamed, is a full introduction to classical Arabic written in English. It was designed for the syllabus at Al-Qalam Institute and takes beginners through six units to an intermediate level.

Rules are simplified and explained with illustrated examples, and plenty of exercises build accuracy in translation. Short vocabulary tables recur across the units, and charts summarize the key concepts. An abridged edition is also available for a shorter overview.

What's Inside

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

Key Features

• Exercises to build translation accuracy
• Short tables of essential vocabulary, reinforced across units
• Charts and tables summarizing key concepts
• Illustrated examples

Who It's For

• Beginners aiming for an intermediate level
• Students who want to read the Qur'an and classical texts in Arabic
• Teachers and Arabic classes

Book Details

• Author: Hashim Mohamed
• Binding: Paperback
• Pages: 604
• Size (cm): 16.5x24x3