Learn Modern Standard Arabic with The Pimsleur Method

Comments about Arabic (Modern Standard), Comprehensive:

It took me barely a month to go through the 30 lessons of Phase one of MSA. I used it mainly working out at the gym, travelling in public transports or walking. It is great, like all Pimsleur products. It is clear, simple, the speakers have a nice voice and you get the good accent. Last year, I studied Eastern Arabic ( also with Pimsleur) and now I'm on Fous'ha ( Modern Standard Arabic). We relly need more then 30 lessons. Please Simon and Shuster produce Phase 2 and Phase 3!
Do not hesitate to buy this method, it is worth every penny. If you download the Mp3 on your computer you can transfer the course on your smartphone and study on the go. No books are needed.

Comments about Arabic (Modern Standard) Phase 1, Units 1-30:

After years of studying Arabic, a month of following this course has allowed me to begin speaking for the first time, with words coming easily to me. The pacing is so gradual that some of the time it feels as though you are not learning, until you realise a new ability and ease with the language. The Pimsleur method works brilliantly.

Grammar is only mentioned as it is needed, so the emphasis is on how language works in real life. The downside of this is it is not always clear why, for example, the final vowel of a word sometimes changes, but you learn by copying.

Best used at home. The idea of a language CD in a car journey is ok, but try focusing on both your new language and the other cars at a junction!

Overall this is a first class product.

Comments about Arabic (Modern Standard) Phase 1, Units 1-30:

I read the reviews for this product before I purchased it and one individual said that the only reason why they didn't give this product 5 stars was because you only had one level, I agree with them. For the past 30 days I would get up and listen to a lesson and I retained the information because it was strengthen by the next lesson. I find myself practicing what I learned by saying what I am doing or eatig in Arabic. Please add the other 2 levels and you already have a customer!

Comments about Arabic (Modern Standard) Phase 1, Units 1-30:

I already studied Eastern Arabic with Pimsleur and I was eager to get Modern Standard Arabic. Very nice audio and I love also the voice of the American instructor.
It's a pity that there is no transcript in Arabic letters of the whole content. Though I understand and agree with the idea that one learns a language the same way that an infant picks up his mothers tong.... we are adults and would like to be able to read and write, once we learned the basics. I do not like to be an analphabet .

Comments about Arabic (Modern Standard) Phase 1, Units 1-30:

Excellent for the inital jump-start into Arabic, as well as vocabulary maintenance.

I was beyond thrilled that Pimsleur finally released Modern Standard Arabic!

I can't wait for the next phases. I will be among the first in line to buy them.

Thank you, Pimsleur!