This volume aims to make learning Arabic as easy & simple as possible. Assuming no previous knowledge of the language, it is suitable for beginners but also for those who already have a grounding in the basics. A self-teaching tool on how to speak, read & write modern standard Arabic, the book consists of 29 units which have been condensed to the essentials of each topic, & all the linguistic structures required for GCSE Arabic & beyond. Words used have been selected on the basis of frequency of usage in contemporary Arabic & a comprehensive bilingual index will also be helpful for examinations revision or simply to quickly refresh one's memory on specific points.