‘Arabiyyat al-Naas (Part One), second edition, offers a groundbreaking introduction to Arabic as it is written and spoken by native speakers. It combines a grounding in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) with an innovative integration of the spoken Levantine variety used in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine. The course efficiently prepares students for the practical realities of learning and “living” Arabic today.

The book contains 29 theme-based units covering all the core topics expected...