This class is for complete beginners and will provide an introduction to Arabic, one of the great languages of the world. Through class discussion, exercises from the textbook and audio visual materials, you will learn the letters of the alphabet and their sounds and a little about how the language works. By the end of the class you should be able to communicate effectively in a number of everyday situations commonly encountered on holiday or business trips. View the materials list for this class at www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/centreforlifelonglearning/languagematerials. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials.