Outlines basic Arabic grammar, and introduces useful words and expressions and simplified dialogue which can be used for conversations and traveling.

Includes index. Includes index. Audio CD for Dialogues from the book is located at the circulation desk in the CD cabinet.

What I Assume About You --3 -- Chapter 1 You Already Know a Little Arabic -- 9 -- Chapter 2 Nitty-Gritty: Basic Arabic Grammar -- 19 -- Chapter 3 'as-salaamu' alaykum!: Greetings and Introductions -- 49 -- Part II Arabic in Action -- 59 -- Chapter 4 Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk -- 61 -- Chapter 5 This Is Delicious! Eating In and Dining Out -- 81 -- Chapter 6 Going Shopping -- 99 -- Chapter 7 Around Town -- 121 -- Chapter 8 Enjoying Yourself: Recreation -- 143 -- Chapter 9 Talking on the Phone -- 155 -- Chapter 10 At the Office and Around the House -- 167 -- Part III Arabic on the Go -- 187 -- Chapter 11 Money, Money, Money -- 189 -- Chapter 12 Asking for Directions -- 205 -- Chapter 13 Staying at a Hotel -- 217 -- Chapter 14 Getting from Here to There: Transportation -- 239 -- Chapter 15 Planning a Trip -- 261 -- Chapter 16 Handling an Emergency -- 281 -- Chapter 17 Ten Ways to Pick Up Arabic Quickly -- 295 -- Chapter 18 Ten Things You Should Never Do in an Arab Country -- 299 -- Chapter 19 Ten Favorite Arabic Expressions -- 305 -- Chapter 20 Ten Great Arabic Proverbs -- 311 -- Appendix B Mini-Dictionary -- 331.