Mastering Arabic 1 is the most lively, accessible and carefully-paced Arabic course on the market. It is aimed at beginners with little or no previous knowledge of the language who want to understand, speak and read Arabic confidently. - bestselling course suitable for study at home or in the classroom - teaches Modern Standard Arabic, the universal language of the Arab world and understood by all Arabic speakers - covers a useful variety of situations you will encounter in the Arab world - offers a gradual introduction to the language, script and structures with thorough explanations and instructions - hundreds of lively exercises help you practise what you've learnt You can purchase the CDs to accompany this book separately (ask for ISBN 978-0-230-01311-7) or you can purchase the book and CDs together in a pack (ask for ISBN 978-0-230-01312-4).