An essential guide for anyone seeking to learn Arabic including tips and tricks to make the process more productiveArabic is one of the worlds most complex and fascinating languages but many students dive into it without first understanding what they are aiming for much less knowing how they will get there. Thirteen Ways to Make a Plural Preparing to Learn Arabic provides essential guidance on making a success of learning Arabic drawing on the authors personal experience of having been there and done it along with the insights and advice of countless other students and teachers. Written in a lively and engaging style this invaluable primer enables readers to identify the type of Arabic modern standard or colloquial suited to their needs to set realistic learning goals and to achieve them more efficiently.