Colloquial Series

Colloquial Arabic of Egypt provides a step-by-step course in spoken Egyptian Arabic – the most widely understood dialect in the Arab world. 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 Egyptian Arabic in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Key features include: • Arabic in romanization form throughout, with optional Arabic script supplements • emphasis on modern conversational language with clear pronunciation guidance • progressive introduction to the Arabic alphabet to aid familiarity with simple labels and signs • grammar section and bilingual glossaries for easy reference • stimulating exercises with lively illustrations • new e-resources at www.routledge.com/cw/colloquialsoffering supplementary