Ahlan Wa Sahlan: Functional Modern Standard Arabic for Intermediate Learners

Ahlan wa Sahlan: Functional Modern Standard Arabic for Intermediate Learners is designed for students at the intermediate level who are continuing to develop overall proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic. The book follows in the footsteps of Professor Alosh's beginning text, Ahlan wa Sahlan: Functional Modern Standard Arabic for Beginners. The narrative follows two young characters whose personal journals provide not only reading passages for students, but glimpses into Arab cultures throughout the world as the characters travel to Cairo, Jordan, and Syria.
This text teaches Modern Standard Arabic at the intermediate level to speakers of English. The initial pages contain a substantive grammar review that links the elementary and intermediate books, providing continuity in the transition from elementary to intermediate level study. The approach is highly functional, with a focus on guiding students toward acquisition of language skills that serve practical uses in daily life and allow them to interact comfortably with other Arabic speakers. The proficiency-based methodology will enable students to communicate effectively as they build confidence and skills in the classroom.

Mahdi Alosh is Associate Professor of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures and director of the Arabic Language Program at The Ohio State University.