I was a complete beginner in reading and writing Arabic. When I started working with this book, my goal was primarily to learn to read. I've realized gradually as though my wish was to focus on the learning of reading, I still learned to write: what is a good thing also. This book is really well thought out, constructed to ensure effective progression starting with the simplest letters. The exercises are well made and the course is really intended for people speaking French. The knowledge of the pronunciation of English words is a plus because the examples given for the pronunciation of Arabic letters are based on the pronunciation.