FSI: Saudi Arabic Basic Course (MP3/PDF)

Learn Arabic the proven way -- just like a diplomat!

Saudi Arabic Basic Course Level 1. Over the years, Audio Forum customers have successfully used our courses to learn Arabic entirely on their own -- in as little as 25 minutes a day. You'll be amazed at how easy it is to achieve fluency in Arabic using this proven audio/text method. The Arabic language encompasses numerous dialects. Of the three major dialects in Saudi Arabic -- Hijazi, Najdi, and Shargi -- Hijazi is used throughout the country for government and commercial purposes, and has become the most widely understood dialect on the Arabian Peninsula. The aim of this course is working proficiency in the language. You'll be able to participate in social occasions and limited business exchanges, carry on general conversations, and understand speech at a normal rate of speed.

Features: * 1 Win/Mac CD-ROM with PDF/MP3 Files * 13.8 hours of audio, 50 lessons (units) * 288-page text * Pronunciation drills and notes * Romanized Arabic pronunciation guide * Practical dialogs and conversations * Vocabulary drills and notes * Substitution and conversion drills * Grammatical explanations and practice * Situational occurrence dialogs * Narrations, readings, and writing

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