Specifically designed for students of Arabic, this fully illustrated rendition of the Arabic literary classic enhances students? reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills through the medium of these fun, engaging, and culturally relevant tales.

The first part of this second edition follows the original order of the stories, with new vocabulary explained in footnotes throughout. In the second part, grammar explanations and a wealth of exercises provide ample opportunities for readers to improve their understanding of the stories and strengthen their command of Arabic grammar and Arabic writing.

The audio material, containing the texts of the stories read by native speakers, is available to download free online to help develop the learner?s listening skills.

Suitable for both class use and independent study, Kalila wa Dimna: for Students of Arabic is a must for all intermediate to advanced students wishing to enhance their language skills and discover one of the most popular pieces of Arabic literature ever written.