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Arabic course contents and free downloads
The first three chapters of our Syrian Colloquial Arabic course, including the accompanying introductory, writing practice, index and audio files, are available to download for free. The full book can be purchased in digital pdf format (with accompanying mp3 audio files) through the online shop section of the site.
Discounts are available for bulk orders of 10 copies or more. Please email us to arrange your discount before you go to our online shop.
Downloading this book and audio material is the first step to mastering Arabic. Review our study tips section for more ideas. If you are planning to visit the Middle East without learning any Arabic, may we suggest you learn at least a few basics such as 'hello', 'please' and 'thank you' as a courtesy ('where is the toilet?' is another goodie). It is likely to make your visit much more rewarding. Flick through the first three chapters of our course and take what you need with you (the full course includes a very handy index, which you can use as a dictionary). Syrian Arabic is very similar to the Arabics spoken in Jordan and Lebanon.
Currently, a printed version of the book is not available for order. If you would like a hard copy, we suggest you either print the material out yourself, then bind it or put it in a folder, or ask one of the many photocopy/binding shops available to do it for you for a small fee. We find that a large spiral bound format is the most comfortable for this size of book. (If you do, we would be grateful if you remind your photocopy service provider that this work is copyrighted and that they should not make more than the copy you have ordered.)
Errata - All care has gone in to producing this material. Despite our efforts, some diligent readers have discovered one or two mistakes/typos, for which we thank them. So, please note that in the Answers section on page 380, Chapter 3, Function D, Exercise 5, the answer for B should be 1967 (in Arabic 197V) but it reads 1976 (in Arabic 19V7) and Answer C should read 1986 (in Arabic 19/\7) but it repeats B's answer of 1976 (In Arabic 19V7).
Cover and instructions for the classroom (104KB) (MP3 soundtrack: Instructions and introduction 8 MB)
Title page and acknowledgements (24KB)
Table of contents (68KB)
Preface (16KB)
Introduction to the writing
system (1.5MB) (MP3 soundtrack: Instructions and Introduction 8 MB)
NEW! Reading practice - try out your Arabic reading skills on these local Syrian signs.
Conversation
"Welcome to Damascus!" (MP3 soundtrack: Chapter
1 5.5MB)
Function A: Meeting someone
for the first time
Function B: Describing your
country
Function C: Exchanging pleasantries
Function D: Counting and
using numbers
Function E: Asking for and
offering things
Function F: Telling the time
Reading and pronunciation
Conversation
"Turn the meter on please" (MP3 soundtrack: Chapter
2 5.4MB)
Function A: Locating places
in Damascus
Function B: Catching a taxi
Function C: Expressing existence
Function D: Paying for the
taxi
Function E: Expressing possession
in the classroom
Reading and pronunciation
Conversation
"A room with a bath" (MP3 soundtrack: Chapter
3 7.5MB)
Function A: Expressing desire
Function B: Expressing ownership
and availability
Function C: Talking about
hotel facilities
Function D: Paying for accommodation
Function E: Counting floors
of a building
Function F: Talking about
your family
Reading and Pronunciation
Conversation "We're
very hungry!"
Function A: Counting things
Function B: Ordering at
a restaurant
Function C:
Expressing your feelings
Reading and Pronunciation
Conversation
"That's so expensive!"
Function A: Comparing things
Function B: Going to the
shops
Function C: Shopping for
food
Function D: Shopping for
clothes
Function E: Describing people
Function F: Saying "no"
Reading and Pronunciation
Conversation
"When did you arrive?"
Function A: Talking about
past events
Function B: Talking about
past occupations
Function C: Talking about
when you arrived
Function D: Talking about
periods of time
Function E: Describing what
have you bought and seen
Function F: Explaining where
things have been put
Function G: Giving reasons
and making up excuses
Reading practice
Conversation
"What are you doing?"
Function A: Making suggestions
Function B: Talking about
what you have to do
Function C: Making invitations
Function D: Talking about
daily routines
Function E: Describing ongoing
activities
Function F: Talking about
hobbies
Reading practice
Conversation
"What shall we do on the holiday?"
Function A: Talking about
future arrangements
Function B: Around the house
Function C: Giving orders
around the house
Function D: Asking someone
to do something for you
Function E: Explaining what's
wrong with you
Function F: Hiring a car
Function
G: Hopes, advice and speculating about the future
Function H: Wondering,
wishing and past possibilities
Reading practice
Appendix
Answers to excerices and scripts of recorded conversations (1.1MB)
Index (English and Arabic) (744MB)
Writing
practice materials (including labels for you own dictionary) (1.6MB)
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