Colloquial Arabic of Egypt provides a step-by-step course in spoken Egyptian Arabic - the most widely understood dialect in the Arab world. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Egyptian Arabic in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required.





Key features include:











Arabic in romanization form throughout, with optional Arabic script supplements







emphasis on modern conversational language with clear pronunciation guidance







progressive introduction to the Arabic alphabet to aid familiarity with simple labels and signs







grammar section and bilingual glossaries for easy reference







stimulating exercises with lively illustrations







new e-resources at supplementary materials for teachers and learners, including extra activities (and answers), vocabulary lists and cultural information, ideas for group activities linked to each unit in the course, listing of the complete Arabic alphabet, not