This bestselling Arabic course has long been a trusted resource for beginner students of the Arabic language! Mastering Arabic 1 features an attractive full-color design with a wealth of illustrations and photos, access to a free website with online exercises and videos, and conversation sections which encourage you to begin speaking Arabic right away. Designed for both classroom use and self-study, Mastering Arabic 1 is a modern, engaging beginning Arabic course that offers lively dialogues, a variety of texts and exercises, and fascinating cultural insights. Teaches Modern Standard Arabic, the universal language of the Arab world Includes 20 carefully-paced units with cartoon illustrations, engaging exercises and conversation sections Useful, relevant lessons cover everyday situations related to introductions, family, jobs, dining, shopping and much more Offers a gradual introduction to the language, script, and grammar through audio, video, stories, and easy-to-follow explanations Free online audio featuring pronunciation by native speakers Access to a free website with videos and online exercises to reinforce and supplement the lessons