Textbook reflecting the usage of contemporary spoken Armenian, designed for English-speaking students & assuming no previous knowledge of the language or script. Contains 31 lessons which provide full coverage of the fundamentals of grammar & syntax & are supplemented by reading & writing exercises & a basic vocabulary of common words & idioms. The textbook is complete in itself for classroom use or self-instruction. "The best available text for the study of modern Armenian."-Bulletin of the School of Oriental & African Studies.