Arabic from the Beginning: Part One [Paperback] Paperback – March 20, 2013

Best book for Arabic beginners. My son is thriving

Salaams, I'd like to first say the book has been a blessing so far. I would like to say the author makes learning the alphabet easy and fun I just found a couple of things confusing let me explain. First when you finally start learning the short vowels and practice saying the vowel Kasra (i) which the author relates to bit for the sound of the i but it's really not a bi sound like bicycle or bike, the sound is more of an e sound like in bee. If you watch 3rd lesson on YouTube you will see what I mean. Also on page 13 when your going over all the alphabet with the short vowel and Hamza attached to them it's a typo in my book bc Jeem seems to be missing. Was this overlooked or did I get an outdated book. Is there any way to get in contact with the author? Other then that but I have to say I'm only on the third lesson the book is phenomenal, I wouldn't expect it to be error free it's not like it's the Quran. Allah Akbar!!!! Inshallah one day I will be able to read the Quran in arabic for myself.

I'm using the RocketArabic course which focuses on conversational Arabic and deliberately minimizes dealing with learning a whole new alphabet. So I looked online for how to learn/read/write the alphabet. I believe this gentleman's YouTube videos are the best of all of them. He is very kind and very clear. He obviously has a lot of experience in teaching Arabic to English-speaking people. He doesn't assume that you want to convert to a new religion. His YouTube videos that I've seen so far deserve 5 stars. This book is a perfect fit to go with his YouTube lessons.

The book was somewhat damaged as the package seemed to have gotten wet in transit, but not so much that it hindered its purpose. Otherwise it is well organized, eye-catching and easy to follow. I look forward to using it as I have greatly enjoyed the videos thus far!

As a new Arabic student I found this to be an excellent book. The Arabic alphabet chart, content on the language, etc. I took classes on Sundays with a gentleman from Egypt and he liked the book also. A good book for a new student.

This book has been an amazing tool in helping me with learning the alphabet, reading and writing. Along with the Youtube series, I highly recommend for an absolute beginner. You’ll be writing and reading in less than a month.

Item was just as described. The workbook is definitely well thought out and caters to the learner and teacher MashaAllah. ♥ And I'm such a fan of the Youtube videos thank you Dr.Alawiye ♥

I found the author's textbook followed the video and made these lessons enjoyable.