This new edition of the bestselling Mastering Arabic is the most accessible and carefully placed Arabic course on the market. It boasts an even more attractive design and layout, full of illustrations and helpful explanatory notes. Mastering Arabic is aimed at beginners with little or no previous knowledge of the language who want to understand, speak, and read Arabic confidently. -Teaches Modern Standard Arabic, the universal language of the Arab world -Includes twenty practical language lessons with cartoon illustrations, lively exercises, and conversation sections -Useful and relevant lessons cover everyday situations related to family, jobs, introductions, eating and drinking, and much more -Offers a gradual introduction to the language, script, and grammar with thorough explanations and instructions -Two audio CDs feature correct pronunciation by native speakers and help learners start speaking Arabic right away.