First part of the Al-Kitaab series, providing the first 20–25 classroom hours plus 40–45 home-work hours. On completion, the student will be novice-intermediate/high level proficiency. The new edition includes integration of colloquial (Egyptian or Levantine) and formal Arabic and new online audio content including interactive, self-correcting exercises to enhance learning. The DVD-ROM contains basic audio and video materials for offline study that will play in iTunes and compatible MP3 players.The answer key is only useful to students and teachers who are not using the companion website, which includes self-correcting exercises.