Description
Speak Algerian Arabic from the moment you arrive with the Assimil guide Arabe algérien de poche. It helps you reconnect with your roots or discover the language spoken in the country. It brings together key words, useful phrases and everyday expressions.
This phrasebook by Daniel Krasa also presents the basic grammar. A glossary of more than 2000 words gives all the vocabulary you need for a trip or a family visit. The guide Arabe algérien de poche provides the pronunciation through audio. This Assimil Arabic guide reads effortlessly, page after page.
This is the 2nd edition, a guide of 192 pages in a 10.5 x 14.5 cm format. It weighs about 322 g and fits in a pocket. The guide Arabe algérien de poche is published by Assimil.
Our verdict on the guide Arabe algérien de poche
Review written by the Air d’Orient team · Updated on 19 September 2026
We read the feedback from buyers of the guide Arabe algérien de poche to pick out what comes up most often, both the good and the less good.
The strengths
- Useful phrases for travel, which readers find indispensable before a stay in Algeria.
- A glossary of more than 2000 words, a handy little dictionary at the end of the guide.
- The Arabic spoken today: with words and turns of phrase you hear in the country, according to several readers.
- A practical pocket format, easy to read and well suited to beginners.
Points to know
- No Arabic letters, a Latin transcription: the words are written in Latin letters. If you read the Arabic alphabet, this may throw you: rely on the audio for the pronunciation.
- A phrasebook, not a course: the grammar stays short and vocabulary dominates. To study the language in detail, a complete course will be more suitable.
Where we lean: for preparing a trip to Algeria or talking with your family, this is a practical and lively guide. For more in-depth learning with a CD, the Arabe algérien guide with audio CD, shown below, goes further. For other titles, browse our learning Arabic section.

Arabe algérien de poche, Arabe algérien guide et CD audio or Dictionnaire algérien français anglais?
Algerian Arabic can be learned with several books. Here is how this Arabe algérien de poche guide compares with two other much-requested versions.
| Book | Publisher | Content | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabe algérien de poche Daniel Krasa · this book |
Assimil | Phrases and glossary | Travel |
| Arabe algérien, guide et CD audio Assimil |
Assimil | Guide and CD | Listening to the language |
| Dictionnaire algérien français anglais Trilingual dictionary |
— | Dictionary | Vocabulary |
The Assimil Arabe algérien guide et CD audio adds a CD to the guide. It suits those who mainly want to hear the language. For travelling light, the Arabe algérien de poche guide remains the most practical.
The Dictionnaire algérien français anglais presents itself as a three-language dictionary for learning Darija. It is a vocabulary tool more than a phrasebook. The Assimil guide adds ready-made phrases and the basic grammar.
Your questions about the guide Arabe algérien de poche
Is Arabe algérien de poche from Assimil written in Arabic letters?
No, the words are written in Latin transcription. This is handy for anyone who does not read the Arabic alphabet. The audio helps you find the right pronunciation.
Which Assimil Arabic book for talking with your family in Algeria?
This pocket guide is aimed at those who want to reconnect with their roots or travel in Algeria. It brings together useful phrases and more than 2000 words. It suits beginners as well as those who already have some basics.
What is the difference between Arabe algérien de poche and the guide with audio CD?
The pocket guide focuses on phrases and the glossary, in a light format. The Assimil guide with audio CD adds a disc for listening to the language. The choice depends on how you like to learn.
Find more guides and courses in our learning Arabic section.
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