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The textbook in introductory and intermediate Moroccan Arabic is designed for the language and cultural training of Peace Corps volunteers in Morocco and is intended for both teacher and student use. The contents and design are based on a competency-based curriculum model. An introductory section presents general principles for use of Arabic script and for Moroccan Arabic phonology and transliteration, and contains 16 pronunciation drills. Each of the subsequent lesson outlines contains a topic, performance objective, cultural notes, vocabulary list with Arabic script and English transliteration, linguistic structures, and grammar notes. Lesson topics represent a variety of daily living skills and activities, including greetings and introductions, giving and getting personal information, money, travelling, discussing personal experiences, making plans, asking clarification, shopping, bargaining, using the telephone, using postal services, hotels, food and meals, making tea, dealing with local authorities, explaining Peace Corps work, personal interests, invitations, discussing acceptable behavior, and health and illness. Appended materials include cultural information about holidays and festivals, etiquette, idioms and social situations, notes on conjunctions, prepositions, and noun and adjective derivation, a verb list, and meaning and spelling of common names. (MSE)

This curriculum guide is designed for the Arabic language training of Peace Corps workers in Tunisia, and reflects daily communication needs in that context. An introductory section describes the materials' organization and competency-based approach, and lists the 28 specific competencies targeted and the constructions taught within each competency. Subsequent sections address the competencies individually, listing the lesson topic, competency, specific constructions (in Arabic) for the lesson in each language skill area (listening, speaking, reading, writing), vocabulary list, cultural notes, and additional references. Topics include greetings and introductions, self-identification, classroom communication, postal services, telephone use, shopping, food and restaurants, describing preferences, requesting directions, family and family life, seeking medical assistance, transportation, describing work, travel, obtaining needed papers, responding to incidents, housing, invitations, emergency assistance, clothing, appropriate response in political and religious discussions, health, kitchen utensils and cooking, responding to police identity checks, and bargaining. Brief notes on trainee evaluation are appended. (MSE)

This guide is designed for the Arabic language training of Peace Corps volunteers serving in Tunisia and focuses on daily communication skills needed in that context. It contains 15 lessons, each made up of: a teacher's guide sheet, which outlines specific objectives, contents, and materials needed; a dialogue introducing the lesson's theme; a vocabulary list, illustrations, and/or exercises; notes on grammar and usage; in some cases, supplementary dialogue or prose passage; and additional exercises and activities. Lesson topics include: greetings; rituals; countries and nationalities; food; shopping; colors; transportation; expressing time; family; housing; seasons; health; getting help; work-related problem-solving; and religious, political, and sociocultural vocabulary. (MSE)

The instructional materials in Moroccan Arabic are designed to meet the language needs of Peace Corps volunteers working in rehabilitation and special education in Morocco. The lessons are almost entirely in Arabic, and include vocabulary lists with both technical and everyday language pertaining to disabilities. Lesson topics include singing, the classroom, playing ball games, listening to music, discussing physical needs, playtime, art, the handicapped in Morocco, the beach, social situations, behavior change, children's growth, and the blind in Morocco. Lessons include text, vocabulary, questions for discussion, and proverbs. (MSE)

This instructional guide for Tunisian Arabic is designed to be used in language training of Peace Corps volunteers in Tunisia. It consists of 15 thematic units focusing on daily living skills and activities. Each contains a brief dialogue in transliterated Arabic, an English translation, lists of vocabulary and expressions, comprehension questions, additional useful vocabulary, grammar notes, vocabulary and grammar exercises, communication activities, and script writing exercises. Unit topics include: greetings; money; giving and getting directions; weather and seasons; drinks; post office; making a presentation; time; making a visit; grocery shopping; vegetables; the bus station; meals and entertaining; and the family. (MSE)