<P><EM>Colloquial Arabic (Levantine)</EM> provides a step-by-step course in Levantine Arabic as it is used today. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Levantine Arabic in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required.</P><P></P><P>Key features include:</P><UL><P><LI>progressive coverage of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills</LI><P></P><P><LI>structured, jargon-free explanations of grammar</LI><P></P><P><LI>an extensive range of focused and stimulating exercises</LI><P></P><P><LI>realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of scenarios</LI><P></P><P><LI>useful vocabulary lists throughout the text</LI><P></P><P><LI>additional resources available at the back of the book, including a full answer key and bilingual glossaries.</LI><P></P></UL><P></P><P>Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, <EM>