Publisher's Synopsis
--Arabic--
Arabic is a Semitic language spoken by more than 280 million people as a first language, most of whom live in the Middle East and North Africa. It is the official language of 22 countries and it is the liturgical language of Islam. Although Arabic has many different spoken varieties, the written language is fairly standard with the differences falling into historical periods rather than geographical areas.
--About this Course--
The emphasis in the Modern Written Arabic course is on reading modern printed Arabic. However, before attempting this, it is necessary to learn the Arabic writing system and have reasonably accurate pronunciation. The course provides spoken exercises in Arabic and the printed transcriptions that are essential to achieving mastery of the material. The accompanying audio is available for download from the publisher's website: OmiliaLanguages.com
