Product Details
The Tunisian Arabic Readers series provides learners with valuable exposure to authentic language in context. The five stories in the series are all written at a similar level (B1–B2) and can be read in any order. They’re an engaging and flexible way to build vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, and develop overall fluency.
The main Arabic text appears on even-numbered pages, fully vocalized with tashkeel (diacritics) to support reading. Parallel English translations are provided on the facing odd-numbered pages to help you understand new words, expressions, and cultural references.
For those ready for a greater challenge, a second version of each story is included at the back of the book—without tashkeel and translations—to encourage more natural reading practice.
Each story includes 20 comprehension questions with sample answers (and English translations) to reinforce understanding, along with a sequencing exercise that helps you review the story by putting ten key events back in order.
What’s New in the Revised Editions?
The Tunisian Arabic Readers series has been updated to be even more useful for learners. The new editions (published May 2025) feature:
- Revised English translations for improved clarity and accuracy
- Audio track timestamps above the translations to help you find your place
- 20 comprehension questions per story, with sample answers and English translations
- A sequencing exercise to help you review and remember key story events

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Customer Reviews
I am adding a second review here... and it applies to all the Tunisian stories. I just want to say again in retrospect (there is over half I year since I read them) that the Tunisian bundle is perhaps the highest quality learning resource I have ever come across for any Arabic dialect... and the second reason is that I wanted to point future readers to using the site https://derja.ninja/ to look up individual words (because the English translation with the stories isn't a word-for-word translation, thankfully and of course). By looking up words that are new for you, you can usually find them in on derja ninja, with sample sentences, so for instance if you see for the first time that a particular word means something unexpected in Tunisian, you can engrave the meaning to your head by seeing it used in the same meaning in their sample sentences (and you can listen to them too)
I purchased the whole bundle of readers and love each and every story. These books are great if you're trying to learn the Tunisian dialect. They're well written with side-by-side English translations so you don't miss a thing. And the complementary audio track helps you with pronunciation and the accents. I really hope they make more readers!!
I read the Tunisian stories. My favorite were the thrid and the fifth. Amal Mrissa is a very creative author. The narration was also very good.