This text for travelers introduces Modern Standard Arabic, and provides simple, practical dialogues in Egyptian, the most widely used Arabic dialect. Lessons use both Arabic script and transliterations into the Roman alphabet, and cover the Arabic writing system and basic grammatical structures, getting to know people, arrival, sightseeing and traveling, entertainment, meals and restaurants, shopping, and essential services. Grammar tables, color illustrations, quizzes, and puzzles are included. Ibrahim teaches Arabic at Northwestern University. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)