First published in 2014. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Colloquial Arabic (Levantine) provides a step-by-step course in Levantine Arabic as it is used today. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Levantine Arabic in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Key features include: • progressive coverage of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills • structured, jargon-free explanations of grammar • an extensive range of focused and stimulating exercises • realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of scenarios • useful vocabulary lists throughout the text • additional resources available at the back of the book, including a full answer key and bilingual glossaries Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial Arabic (Levantine) will be an indispensable resource both for independent learners and students taking courses in Levantine Arabic. Course components: The complete course comprises the book and audio materials. These are available to purchase separately in paperback, eBook, CD and MP3 format. The paperback and CDs can also be purchased together in the great-value Colloquials pack. Paperback: 978-0-415-72685-6 (please note this does not include the audio) CDs : 978-0-415-72688-7 eBook: 978-1-315-74162-8 (please note this does not include the audio, available to purchase from http://ebookstore.tandf.co.uk/audio_viewbooks.aspx) MP3s: 978-1-138-85880-0 (available to purchase from http://ebookstore.tandf.co.uk/audio_viewbooks.aspx) Pack : 978-0-415-72686-3 (paperback and CDs) For the eBook and MP3 pack, please find instructions on how to access the supplementary content for this title in the Prelims section.

This new edition of Colloquial Arabic of the Gulf has been revised and updated to make learning this variety of Arabic easier and more enjoyable than ever before. Specially written by an expert for self-study and classroom use, the course offers you a step-by-step approach to written and spoken Arabic of the Gulf. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Each unit presents numerous grammatical points that are reinforced with a wide range of exercises for regular practice. A full answer key can be found at the back as well as useful vocabulary summaries throughout. Features new to this edition include: A ‘Cultural Point’ section in each unit on important aspects of Gulf culture, society and history, with photographs and realia A ‘Reading Arabic’ section in each unit, plus a special appendix on how to read simple Arabic signs, traffic directions and business cards amongst other things. Comprehensive glossaries, both English-Arabic and Arabic-English, Extra notes on the dialects of Oman By the end of this rewarding course you will be able to communicate confidently and effectively in a broad range of situations. Audio material on CD and MP3 format is available to purchase separately, or as part of the great value Colloquial Arabic of the Gulf pack. Recorded by native speakers of Arabic of the Gulf, this material is an invaluable component of the course. It reinforces the material from the book and contains useful pronunciation exercises. For the eBook and MP3 pack, please find instructions on how to access the supplementary content for this title in the Prelims section.

These cassettes are recorded by native Levantine speakers and can be used on their own or to accompany the book, helping you with pronunciation and listening skills. These audio cassettes in the Colloquial Language Learning Series are available individually or as part of a pack. To purchase the cassettes and the book, please refer to the cassette pack listing for this language.

Suitable for beginners and more advanced learners, Levantine Colloquial Arabic Vocabulary is a powerful method to learn the vocabulary you need to communicate comfortably in spoken Arabic. Bonus: Free audio tracks available to download and stream from www.lingualism.com. Accompanying Anki digital SRS flashcards available separately from publisher's website. Features include: Over 4,500 items (words, phrases, and example sentences) in authentic Levantine (Lebanese) Colloquial Arabic have been organized into 57 thematic categories to help you build connections and expand your vocabulary quickly. Each item appears in Arabic script, phonemic transcription, and English translation in a carefully designed layout that allows you to reinforce your memory by covering columns and testing yourself. Words contain grammatical information (gender, plurals, conjugation patterns, usage notes). Idiomatic phrases model natural collocations. Example sentences help to accelerate mastery of natural language. Alphabetical English Index for quick referencing. Develop listening skills and accurate pronunciation using the free, downloadable MP3s.