Yalla Part One: Volume 1

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'Yalla is a welcome book for beginning Arabic students. It does a great job of introducing MSA's alphabet letters, sounds and grammar fundamentals, focusing on short texts in Arabic. The material in this textbook sets solid foundations for both MSA and familiarity with Egyptian Arabic. It serves as a cultural resource to both sides of the Mediterranean.' Martin Isleem, Bucknell University 'The book is very up to date. It is a vital, comprehensive and well-structured book that I loved. Its pictures and stories are laid out in a very attractive manner. Because of its logical organization and beautiful design, it is enjoyable to read. Students will be motivated to study from it. I am sure that students will adore it!' Ahmad Karout, The Arabic Department at Brigham Young University 'This textbook will be a valuable asset to Arabic teachers and learners in a variety of educational settings. It takes a thoughtful and innovative approach to teaching the Arabic language using methods that are grounded in current research. The textbook contains a variety of well-organized explanations, exercises and texts aimed at developing learners' skills and abilities in engaging and efficient ways.' Rachel Friedman, University of Calgary 'Yalla is a comprehensive and well-structured textbook that provides a thorough and engaging learning of Arabic. The four major language skills are represented in a captivating and accessible way. Grammar concepts are considered in a clear approach with enjoyable practice exercises, and a particular attention is given to cultural context. Overall, it is an excellent resource, and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning Arabic.' Chirine Chamsine, UQAM, Montreal 'The content is rich and learner friendly. I appreciate the online resources as well such as audio recordings, PDFs, and mini projects for the students .... The textbook and the online resources are easy to navigate for students and easy to implement for teachers. I recommend this textbook for Arabic teachers. I think it is a valuable resource.' Oussema Dhieb, Miami University, Ohio 'This textbook is an outstanding resource for language instruction and shows great promise for enhancing student engagement and success. The content is communicative and interactive, with a wide range of authentic materials that support real-world language use. It is thoughtfully designed with modern and colorful visuals that immediately capture attention, making it very appealing both for instructors and students.' Hawraa Alzouwain, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville 'I love the way how the book is organized, and the methods that are recommended to teach it.' Dean Sadek, United States Naval Academy (USNA)