"Arabic 101" is an introductory book for those who are learning Arabic for the first time. The purpose of this book is to learn Arabic characters and pronunciation from the basics and to acquire simple conversational expressions. It provides step-by-step explanations of how to write and pronounce the characters, and introduces phrases that are useful in actual conversations. It is designed to allow even beginners to learn without difficulty, with easy-to-understand visual explanations and a wealth of practice questions.
Arabic has a different writing system and pronunciation from Japanese, and can be difficult for learners. However, this book carefully explains how Arabic letters connect and how to pronounce them, making it easy to read and write. In addition, by learning basic phrases that are useful for daily conversation, greetings in the Arab world, self-introductions, and simple interactions, you will gain confidence in real-life communication.
In addition to the language, the book also touches on the cultural background of the Arab world. Understanding the customs and ways of thinking of Arab society will enable more natural communication. It also provides free audio and explanatory videos, and writing practice worksheets, making it ideal as a self-study material.