Saudi-Arabic Headstart : Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center Book plus 12 Cassette Audio Training Course (Includes Modules I-VIII Book Plus Cultural Notes Book, Modules I-VIII)

Direct from the Defense Department! A specialty training course for DOD and contract linguists. Huge specialty clamshell plastic binder containing 12 cassettes and 2 books. The course is designed to help you communicate with Saudis in several basic situations and to enable you to exchange common courtesies that are essential in Arab countries. The course is divided into 8 modules, plus a student guide and a cumulative glossary. Topics discussed are: greetings, introductions, directions, business meetings, inviting people, problems on the road, and shopping. Each module is divided into two lessons. The learning activities for most modules are: objectives, conversations, notes on conversations, additional vocabulary, speaking exercises, self-evaluation tests, and glossary. Cultural notes include information on the land, the people and their history, the religion, the lifestyle and social customs, things to do and things not to do, your living situation, notes for female dependents, Yemen, and recommended reading. A must have in today's society!