Egyptian Colloquial Arabic

Ondras presents a textbook for those interested in Egyptian Colloquial Arabic, students of Arabic language, Egyptology, and the general public with interest in the Arab world and culture. Twenty lessons provide a systematic explanation of the grammar of Egyptian Colloquial Arabic, followed by a corresponding set of exercises for practical introduction to the language. Each lesson consists of a text, illustrating the grammar, and introducing the reader to a particular, everyday conversation situation, followed by comprehension questions, grammar explanations, exercises, vocabulary and phraseology lists. The accompanying CD-ROM contains an audio version of the texts of each lesson. Distributed by the David Brown Book Company. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR