
Explore the Lebanese Arabic letters with pronunciation notes and examples. Learn how the Lebanese dialect shapes sounds for letters like Aleph, Bat, Jim, Ha, Dal, Ra, Zay, Sin.
Explore the Lebanese Arabic vowel system, using aleph, wow, and ya for long sounds and harakat such as fatha, damma, and shastra for short vowels, with practical examples.
Explore how the Lebanese Arabic buta produces two sounds, a and ah, how sukoon marks the absence of a vowel, and how shuddha doubles consonants like Raja.
Discover tanween in Lebanese Arabic, a limited use of the double short vowels that mark indefiniteness, with examples like shukran and ahlan, and an overview of fatha, damma, and kasra.
Explore how Lebanese Arabic speakers use internet language by substituting sounds with numbers like 2 for hamza, 3 for ayn, 7 for hat, 5 for kha, and 8 for ghayn.
Explore the Lebanese Arabic script and its right-to-left 28-letter alphabet, and learn how each letter changes form—initial, medial, final, or isolated—according to connectivity rules.
Are you ready to dive into learning Lebanese Arabic? This course is designed for complete beginners who want to gain a strong foundation in Lebanese Arabic, starting with the basics: the letters, vowels, and script. Whether you're interested in exploring Lebanese culture, communicating with family and friends, or preparing for travel, this course offers an accessible and practical introduction to the language.
Throughout the course, you will master the Lebanese Arabic alphabet, learning how to identify each letter’s sound and shape. You’ll also gain a solid understanding of the role vowels play in pronunciation, including both short and long vowels that are essential for forming words. In addition, you'll get familiar with Lebanese Arabic transliteration, also known as "internet language"—the simplified writing system used in texting and on social media, making everyday communication much easier.
This course takes a step-by-step approach, providing clear explanations, practical examples, and engaging exercises that will help reinforce what you learn. You will be able to practice writing words and phrases in Lebanese Arabic using both the script and the transliteration system, which will help you communicate more effectively in informal settings.
There’s no need for any prior Arabic knowledge, and the lessons are designed to be easy to follow and enjoyable. By the end of the course, you'll be able to recognize and write the Lebanese Arabic alphabet, understand basic vowel sounds, and confidently use transliteration for texting and social media.