Lebanese Arabic Learning Books
Speak Lebanese: The Basics of the Lebanese Language
The aim of this book is to provide an understanding of Lebanese Arabic from a grammatical perspective. You will learn through this book how to pronounce the letters, the rules for conjugating most Lebanese verbs (with a supplemental library of 426 verbs each conjugated in 6 tenses,) you will find a brief English-Lebanese dictionary of commonly used words and tips for using Lebanese words properly in a sentence. It is important to know that countless dialect variations exist in Lebanon. However, the differences are not significant and all Lebanese people understand each other easily. This book offers one of the forms of these dialects and tries to choose the simplest form of communication when many options exist.
Conversational Arabic Quick and Easy: Lebanese Dialect
If your desire is to learn complicated grammatical rules of Lebanese Arabic, this book is NOT for you. But if you need to actually hold a conversation with your Lebanese friends or while on a trip to Lebanon then this book IS for you. This book is designed to get you to speak Lebanese Arabic quickly by learning and memorizing 350 core words that are most commonly used in the language without having to learn the complicated grammar. This book is NOT a phrasebook though; it will teach you how to use and combine these core words to form your own sentences for the purpose of becoming conversational in the shortest time possible. All words in this book are taught in English transliteration. More formalized training in Arabic alphabet and grammar rules can come later.
Beginning Learner's Levantine Arabic Dictionary
Based on the Beiruti dialect of Lebanon, Beginning Learner’s Levantine Arabic Dictionary will help you gain a solid foundation in Levantine Arabic as it is spoken today. Beyond just being a reference in which to look up words to understand what you hear or express yourself, this dictionary is designed to be a self-study tool which you can explore to build your core vocabulary and understanding of the language through the headwords, translations, grammar and usage notes, example sentences, and free downloadable audio tracks.
Levantine Colloquial Arabic Vocabulary
​Based on the Beiruti dialect of Lebanon, Levantine Colloquial Arabic Vocabulary presents over 4,500 words, phrases, and example sentences organized by topic. Unlike a dictionary, which is meant to be used as a reference, this book is a powerful and effective study tool for increasing your vocabulary for daily communication. All items appear in a three-column layout with Arabic script (with diacritics/tashkeel), phonemic transcription (to aid in accurate pronunciation), and English translation–and often include grammar and usage notes. An alphabetical English-Arabic index helps you locate needed words quickly. Free audio tracks to help you develop listening skills and accurate pronunciation are downloadable from the publisher's website.
Levantine Arabic Verbs: Conjugation Tables and Grammar
Based on the Beiruti dialect of Lebanon, Levantine Arabic Verbs provides not only 100+ conjugation tables of some of the most common verbs (and 'pseudo-verb' prepositional phrases) used in daily language, but also grammar reference for the verbs (forms and uses of tenses and moods, negative verbs, compound tenses, etc.). Phonemic transcription is provided alongside the Arabic script in the conjugation tables to aid in accurate pronunciation and help learners get used to Arabic script as written for the dialect. Example sentences are presented under each conjugation table with the verbs in various persons and tenses, demonstrating different meanings and idiomatic uses. All conjugated verb forms in all tables and example sentences appear on the downloadable audio tracks, spoken by a native speaker from Lebanon.
​Mido: In Levantine Arabic
Ideal for young-at-heart adult intermediate and advanced learners of Levantine Arabic, this book contains 10 chapters of similar length (around 1,000 words each), along with illustrations, English translations, footnotes, and photographs. Mido and his family invite you to join them on their everyday adventures in Beirut as you listen and read along, learning about life for modern Lebanese while improving your Arabic. Free audio tracks to help you develop listening skills and accurate pronunciation are downloadable from the publisher's website, as well as ​a free printable PDF Arabic-English Glossary of all the vocabulary found in the book.
Shwayy 'An Haali: Listening, Reading, and Expressing Yourself in Lebanese and Syrian Arabic (Volume 1)
Shwayy 'An Haali ("A Little About Myself") aims to help independent language learners develop their conversational skills in Levantine Arabic and increase their vocabulary. The book presents ten speakers, five from Lebanon and five from Syria. Each of the 30 sections in the book begins with a question on a specific topic followed by the responses of each of the speakers and a breakdown of the vocabulary. The book has been designed in such a way that it can be an effective learning tool for learners at all levels, with glossaries of even the most basic words for beginners, and unvowelled texts and Modern Standard Arabic translations for more advanced learners.
Kameen Shwayy 'An Haali: Listening, Reading, and Expressing Yourself in Lebanese and Syrian Arabic (Volume 2)
This book is the second of the two-part series. If you are not yet at an intermediate level of Levantine Arabic, it is advised that you complete the first book, Shwayy ‘An Haali before moving on to Kameen Shwayy ‘An Haali. The responses are typically somewhat longer than those in the first book. For more advanced learners, the texts appear again in the back of the book without voweling or translations, to provide a more challenging reading experience without distractions. Modern Standard Arabic translations of the texts are also given on each page for learners who are more proficient in MSA and can benefit from comparing the similarities and differences between it and spoken Levantine Arabic.
Haki Kill Yoom 1: Situational Levantine Arabic 
Based on the Beiruti dialect of Lebanon, this book is designed to help elementary and intermediate learners succeed at critical moments during everyday communicative tasks. Its 15 chapters focus on everyday situations such as transportation, eating out, socializing, health. Each chapter includes several mini-dialogues and an extended dialogue in authentic, everyday Levantine Arabic. Arabic script with phonemic transcription and English translations are provided, as well as hundreds of language and culture notes and lists of key vocabulary and expressions. Free audio tracks to help you develop listening skills and accurate pronunciation are downloadable from the publisher's website.
Haki Kill Yoom 2: Situational Levantine Arabic 
The second of two books in the series, this book is designed to help elementary and intermediate learners succeed at critical moments during everyday communicative tasks. The purpose of the dialogues is to teach you different words and phrases that you can use and that you may hear. Synonyms, alternative expressions, and supplementary vocabulary are provided to help you form your own sentences to express yourself and to be prepared for the variety of possible things you may hear people say to you. By studying the dialogues, learning new vocabulary and key expressions, and listening to the accompanying audio, you will soon find yourself able to express yourself with confidence and understand people in Levantine Arabic better.

Lebanese Arabic Language Courses

Learn Lebanese Arabic Online at Cudoo
With Cudoo's language course, you can practice online at your own pace, anytime, anywhere, and from any device. You’ll have lifetime access so you’ll never forget your new language skills. Additionally, you will receive a certificate of completion when you successfully complete the course.

Lebanese Arabic Learning Portals

Lebanese Arabic Video and Audio Recordings at NFLC E-Learning Portal
Managed by the National Foreign Language Center at the University of Maryland, this e-learning portal contains a decent collection of video and audio recordings of Lebanese Arabic (and other Arabic dialects as well) for students at different levels. You need to register (it's FREE) to be able to access the learning materials.

Lebanese Arabic Learning Videos

Lebanese Arabic Learning Podcasts

Real Arabic
Real Arabic is designed to help you improve your listening comprehension and vocabulary by listening to the stories of people collected from around the Middle East, as well as interesting topics that cover history, politics, culture, and society of the Middle East. All podcasts are narrated in Lebanese/Syrian Arabic dialect.​

Lebanese Arabic Learning Apps

Lebanese Arabic Basic Phrases
This app was originally developed as an entry to the 2010 "Apps for the Army" competition, and it is based on the modules publicly available online from the US Defense Language Institute. While this app's subject matter relates mainly to military topics, the app is broadly useful with content relating to a range of topics including Greetings and Introductions, Numbers, Days of the Week/Time, Directions, Locations, Descriptions (Colors, Shapes, Sizes, Tastes, Qualities, Quantities), Emergency Terms, Food and Sanitation, Fuel and Maintenance, Lodging, Medical Terms, Military Ranks, Occupations, Parts of the Body, Relatives and Weather.​
Learn Arabic Lebanese Dialect Easy
Learn Arabic Lebanese Dialect app helps to teach the Lebanese dialect in an easy and fun way. It allows travelers, friends, colleagues, etc. to communicate no matter what the situation you are in. If you are in the shops, markets, train stations, restaurants, or in an unknown place, finding your way around and talking to locals is easy and efficient.

1-on-1 Lebanese Arabic Lessons at italki

italki is the most flexible and affordable language learning platform that connects students with the most dedicated teachers around the world for 1-on-1 online language tutoring through video chat. At italki, you can choose an experienced Lebanese Arabic teacher for your personal tutor based on your goals and interests.

Here is a step-by-step instruction to find a native Lebanese Arabic teacher at italki:
  1. Click on the following banner, an italki page will open in a new window.
  2. Click the "From" button on the top-left corner of the page.
  3. Search for "Lebanon" (You may need to click "Show More" and type "Lebanon").
  4. Tick on "Lebanon".
  5. ​Click "Apply".
  6. Choose your Lebanese Arabic teacher and schedule a lesson with him/her right away.

Good luck and enjoy your lesson!
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