About the Assimil method

Assimil is a revolutionary self-study method based on the simple,

effective principle of intuitive assimilation. This is the natural

process through which you learned your own language. With lively

dialogues, simple notes and practical exercises, the Assimil method

will bring you to a level where you can converse comfortably.

- In the first part of the course, the passive phase , you soak up the

language by reading and repeating each lesson.

- You then move on to the active phase , applying the structures

and automatic reflexes you have absorbed, while continuing to

advance.

In just a few months, you will be able to speak effortlessly and

naturally, without hesitation.

Strengths

- Lively, practical dialogues

- Realistic situations from everyday life

- A carefully designed system of grammatical progression

- Systematic revision to consolidate what you have learned

- Fascinating cultural insights

- A unique witty style that's tried and tested

How to use your Assimil course

Passive phase

- Read through the dialogues using the

phonetic transcription as a guide (or listen

to the recordings if you have them).

- Repeat each sentence aloud.

- Read the translation on the facing page.

- Use the notes to understand distinctive

features of the language.

- Test yourself using the two exercises (with

answer keys) that accompany each lesson.

- Review what you have learned each week in

a concluding review lesson.

Active phase

Once you are halfway through the course, you

will know enough to go on to the active phase.

As you learn each new lesson, you will also

review an earlier one, following our instructions,

and translate the dialogue from English into

Arabic. You'll be delighted at the results!

With regular study, in just a few months you

will be able to speak Arabic fluently and

naturally!