Spoken Iraqi Arabic

Do you want to speak the Arabic that Iraqis actually speak?Modern Standard Arabic is the language of news and textbooks. But walk into an Iraqi home, marketplace, or neighborhood — and you'll hear something richer, warmer, and entirely its own. Spoken Iraqi Arabic is your guide to that living language.Written by Dr. Kawther Hakim, a native Iraqi speaker, linguist, and educator; this book teaches the authentic dialect of Iraq from the ground up. Whether you're a complete beginner, a heritage speaker reconnecting with your roots, or a traveler preparing for a trip to Iraq, this program gives you the tools to speak, listen, and understand naturally from day one.What makes this book different:Real Iraqi Arabic — not Modern Standard Arabic, but the dialect spoken in Iraqi homes, streets, and daily lifeComplete phonetic transliteration — every word written in both Arabic script and English pronunciation so you can speak immediately, even before you read Arabic55 structured exercises covering the alphabet, numbers, pronouns, grammar, vocabulary, and real-life sentencesSix thematic sentence groups — travel, daily life, weather, shopping, emotions, and routinesFull grammar summaries — clear charts covering nominal sentences, verbal tenses, negation, and possession in both Spoken Iraqi Arabic and Modern Standard Arabic side by sideIncludes FREE access to the interactive companion app — scan the QR code inside the book to open a full suite of digital learning tools:Flashcards — 55 exercises with Arabic script, transliteration, and English translationAudio recordings — every exercise narrated by Dr. Hakim himself in authentic Spoken Iraqi ArabicGames — 23 multiple-choice challenges to test what you've learnedTell Me — 36 listening comprehension exercisesRead Me — 32 reading comprehension exercisesGroup Sentences — real-life phrases organized by themeThe app works on any phone, tablet, or computer — no download required. It can also be installed directly to your home screen for offline use.Spoken Iraqi Arabic is more than a language book. It is a preservation of a dialect, a culture, and a voice that deserves to be heard — and shared — with the world. Read more