Basic Emirati Arabic 1st Edition

Capture the heart of everyday conversation in the UAE with Basic Emirati Arabic, 1st Edition — a clear, practical guide by Tommi Tsz-Cheung Leung, Dimitrios Ntelitheos, and Meera Al Kaabi. Tailored for beginners, this book makes the distinctive Emirati dialect accessible to travellers, residents, students, and professionals working across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the wider Gulf region.

Start speaking from page one: concise lessons focus on authentic dialogues, high-frequency vocabulary and simple grammar explained in plain English. Each chapter is grounded in real-life UAE scenarios — greeting neighbours, shopping in the souk, ordering food, navigating public services and workplace interactions — so learners gain confidence for immediate, practical use.

Cultural insight is woven throughout, highlighting Emirati etiquette, social norms and common expressions that textbooks often miss. Pronunciation notes and contextual examples help you sound natural while respecting local usage. Clear progression and carefully graded exercises reinforce retention and build fluency at a comfortable pace.

Whether you’re an expatriate settling in Abu Dhabi, a business traveller preparing for meetings in Dubai, or a heritage learner reconnecting with family roots, this edition provides an efficient, respectful route into Gulf Arabic speech and customs. Concise, contemporary and classroom-tested, Basic Emirati Arabic is your essential companion to communicating confidently in the UAE.

Ready to speak like a local? Add Basic Emirati Arabic, 1st Edition to your library and begin your Emirati Arabic journey today.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.