About Alkitaabtextbook.com

The Al-Kitaab Arabic language textbook program uses a communicative, proficiency-oriented approach with fully integrated audiovisual media to teach modern Arabic as a living language. Designed for anyone interested in learning modern Arabic, the series focuses on developing skills in Modern Standard Arabic and introduces readers to spoken Egyptian and Levantine Arabic.

Here learners will find interactive exercises, as well as all of the audio and video they need to complete Alif Baa 3rd edition to learn the letters and sounds of Arabic, and to complete Al-Kitaab Part One, 3rd edition. At every level, learners will find vocabulary and listening comprehension exercises presented with audio, close listening and speaking activities presented through audio and video exercises, and cultural background that will enrich their learning experiences. Most exercises are automatically graded for immediate feedback. Extra resources, such as searchable glossaries and grammar charts, can also be found here.

Teachers will find here an extensive course management system that allows them to track student and class progress, customize grading options, and interact easily with their class.

To see a preview of the individual websites, go to the Bookstore and select Preview to see the complete Unit 3 for Alif Baa, 3rd edition and the complete Lesson 4 for for Al-Kitaab Part One, 3rd edition. You can also sign up for a free 30-day trial to receive full access to the website for 30 days.

For complete information on the Al-Kitaab language learning program, visit http://press.georgetown.edu/al-kitaab.

About the Authors

Kristen Brustad is an associate professor of Arabic at the University of Texas at Austin.
Mahmoud Al-Batal is an associate professor of Arabic and the director of the Arabic Flagship Program at the University of Texas at Austin.
Abbas Al-Tonsi is a professor of Arabic at the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar.