You Already Know a Little Arabic
Taking Stock of What's Familiar
Discovering the Arabic Alphabet
Speaking Arabic Like a Native
Addressing Arabic Transcription
The Nitty-Gritty: Basic Arabic Grammar
Introducing Nouns, Adjectives, and Articles
Discovering definite and indefinite articles (and the sun and moon)
Understanding the interaction between nouns and adjectives
Creating Simple, Verb-Free Sentences
To be or not to be: Sentences without verbs
Building sentences with common prepositions
Using demonstratives and forming sentences
Forming "to be" sentences using personal pronouns
Creating negative "to be" sentences
"To be" in the past tense
Digging up the past tense
Examining the present tense
Peeking into the future tense
Examining irregular verb forms
'as-salaamu' alaykum!: Greetings and Introductions
Asking "What's your name?
Responding with the possessive "My name is ..."
Saying "It's a pleasure to meet you!"
Talking About Countries and Nationalities
Asking "Where are you from?"
Telling where "I am from ..."
Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk
Talking About Yourself and Your Family
Making Small Talk on the Job
Shooting the Breeze: Talking About the Weather
Referring to Days and Months
This Is Delicious! Eating In and Dining Out
Finishing your meal and paying the bill
Getting to know the verb "to search"
Asking for a Particular Item
Comparing two or more items
Picking out the best item
More Than a Few Words About Buying and Selling
Specifying the time of day
A few rules to keep in mind
Enjoying Yourself: Recreation
Starting Out with the Verbs fa'ala (Did) and yaf'alu (To Do)
Sporting an Athletic Side
Playing Musical Instruments
Beginning a phone conversation
Asking to speak to someone
Making Plans Over the Phone
Making business appointments
Leaving a message with a person
At the Office and Around the House
Managing the Office Environment
Interacting with your colleagues
Making deposits and withdrawals
Getting to know the currencies around the world
Answering "where" questions
Getting Direction About Directions
Discovering Ordinal Numbers
Choosing the Right Accommodation
Discussing minor room details
Getting to know direct object pronouns
Indicating the length of your stay
Subjecting you to subjunctive verbs
Checking Out of the Hotel
Getting from Here to There: Transportation
Getting some legwork out of the verb "to travel"
Registering at the airport
A brief departure on the verb "to arrive"
Going through immigration and customs
Choosing Your Destination
Picking the Right Time for Your Trip
Dates and ordinal numbers
Preparing Your Travel Documents
A little help with the verb "to help"
Locating the appropriate doctor
Ten Ways to Pick Up Arabic Quickly
Use a Language Tape or CD
Make Arabic-Speaking Friends
Eat at a Middle Eastern Restaurant
Ten Things You Should Never Do in an Arab Country
Don't Shake Hands with a Firm Grip
Don't Enter a Room Full of People Without Saying "'as-salaamu 'alaykum"
Don't Start Eating Before Saying "bismi allah"
If You're Not Muslim, Don't Enter a Mosque Without Explicit Authorization
Don't Enter a Mosque with Your Shoes On
Don't Eat or Drink During Ramadan
Don't Drink Alcohol During Ramadan
Don't Drink Alcohol in Public
Don't Engage in Public Displays of Affection
Don't Refuse a Gift If One Is Offered to You
Ten Favorite Arabic Expressions
Ten Great Arabic Proverbs
al-'amthaal noor al-kalaam
'a'mal khayr wa 'ilqahu fii al-baHr
'uTlubuu al-'ilm min al-mahd 'ilaa al-laHd
al-Harbaa' laa Yughaadir shajaratuh hattaa yakun mu'akkid 'an shajara 'ukhraa
khaTa' ma'roof 'aHsan min Haqiiqa ghayr ma'roofa
as-sirr mithel al-Hamaama: 'indamaa yughaadir yadii yaTiir
al-'aql li an-niDHaar wa al-kalb li as-simaa'
kul yawm min Hayaatuk SafHa min taariikhuk
li faatik bi liila faatik bi Hiila