This introduction to the Iraqi dialect of the Arabic language is designed for both classroom use and self-study. The 12 lessons combine dialogues with easy-to-follow grammatical explanations, and include vocabulary, cultural information, and exercises that reinforce the material covered. All Arabic words are transliterated into roman script for easy understanding.

Each lesson builds upon the previous one, allowing the student to gain confidence and mastery of the language. The audio CDs complement the dialogue and vocabulary sections of the book, and help perfect pronounciation. The two-way glossary contains more than 5,000 entries - a handy dictionary for travelers.