Learning Arabic is now made even simpler with Berlitz Basic Arabic, the affordable self-study audio course using the Berlitz conversational approach lauded by millions. For years, the way to learn a language was through repetition and grammar drills - but current research shows that people learn best and retain more when engaged in meaningful, real-life conversations. Berlitz Basic Arabic offers six audio CDs filled with short, easy-to-follow lessons on popular topics like introducing yourself, eating out, and traveling. The practical, everyday language is narrated by native speakers and immediately applicable to day-to-day life. Plus, the accompanying full-color course book is packed with word banks, review exercises, pronunciation tips and more to help anyone read, write, listen and speak with confidence.