This book aims to prepare the student for communication with the Arabic library, encourage him to research and explore, introduce him to various models of expression in the Arabic language, and master loud reading with conscious delivery that embodies the meaning with correctness and soundness of performance. It also aims to accustom the student to silent reading to acquire the skill of individual reading for benefit and enjoyment, and to master the four language listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
A language learner who is not a native speaker is in dire need of extensive reading because he gains from it information, experiences, and perspectives. In addition, he enters a new world that he wishes to learn about, discover its dimensions, and explore its depths. He then befriends its people, learns about their thoughts, dreams, and emotions. This fosters a sense of familiarity and affection between him and the environment, making him eager to learn more. The more he reads, the more he learns, and as he learns, he becomes capable of independently acquiring many skills that enable him to connect with the fundamental books. To achieve this goal, the book in his hands must be attractive, stimulating, and engaging, with a style that suits his linguistic ability—not too simple to bore him nor too difficult to deter him, but rather gradually advancing to allow him to understand, analyze, critique, and appreciate.
Therefore, great care was taken in selecting topics that would resonate with the student, attract his interest, and spark enthusiasm for discussion. These topics are chosen from famous Arab writers or prestigious Arabic magazines. The topics vary from short stories to literary essays, anecdotes, character analyses, opinions of writers, and more. This diversity in styles, vocabulary, and structures helps the student gain control over the language.