Saudi
Arabic
Basic Course
Level 1
Foreign Service Institute
Department of State
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The Arabic language encompasses numerous dialects. Of the three major dialects in Saudi Arabic -- Hijazi, Najdi, and Shargi -- Hijazi is used throughout the country for government and commercial purposes, and has become the most widely understood dialect on the Arabian Peninsula. The aim of this course is working proficiency in the language. You'll be able to participate in social occasions and limited business exchanges, carry on general conversations, and understand speech at a normal rate of speed.
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The Arabic language encompasses numerous dialects. Of the three major dialects in Saudi Arabic, Hijazi has become the most widely understood dialect on the Arabian Peninsula. The aim of this course is working proficiency in the language. You'll be able to participate in social occasions and limited business exchanges, carry on general conversations, and understand speech at a normal rate of speed.
This FSI Audio-Forum(R) Course Features:
* 13.8 hours of audio, 50 lessons (units)
* 288-page text
* Pronunciation drills and notes
* Romanized Arabic pronunciation guide
* Practical dialogs and conversations
* Vocabulary drills and notes
* Substitution and conversion drills
* Grammatical explanations and practice
* Situational occurrence dialogs
* Narrations, readings, and writing
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About the Language
Arabic is spoken by over 250 million people in the Middle East, across northern Africa, and in much of southwestern Asia. While Modern Arabic is written the same everywhere, many regional spoken dialects have developed, some of which diverge so widely that they might be considered separate languages. Nonetheless, speakers from different parts of the Arab world can often understand each other, particularly if they come from similar educational or cultural backgrounds.
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Additional Courses Available through Audio-Forum(R):
* FSI: Reading Modern Written Arabic (Level 1)
* FSI: Reading Modern Written Arabic (Level 2)
* FSI: Levantine Arabic Pronunciation (Level 1)
* FSI: Iraqi Dialect Orientation Course (Level 1)