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Learn Lebanese Arabic: Letters, Vowels and Script
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Learn Lebanese Arabic: Letters, Vowels and Script

Learn Lebanese Arabic letters, vowels, and writing basics with transliteration.
Created byJoudi Balla
Last updated 1/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Students will learn the Lebanese Arabic letters and their pronunciation, building a strong foundation for reading and writing.
  • Students will learn to read and use transliteration for Lebanese Arabic (commonly known as "internet language") for texting and informal communication.
  • Students will identify short and long vowels in Lebanese Arabic and understand their role in forming words and phrases.
  • Students will gain confidence in writing basic Lebanese Arabic words and phrases using both the script and transliteration.

Course content

1 section6 lectures1h 29m total length
  • Lebanese Arabic Letters20:58

    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.

  • Lebanese Arabic Vowels9:48

    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.

  • Notes Reagrding Ta' Sukun and Shadda4:04

    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.

  • Note Regarding Tanween in Lebanese Arabic6:12

    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.

  • Internet Language Letters4:31

    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.

  • Introduction to Lebanese Arabic Script44:05

    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.

Requirements

  • This course is beginner-friendly and welcomes anyone interested in learning Lebanese Arabic, regardless of their prior knowledge or background.

Description

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.

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone with little to no prior knowledge of Arabic who wants to start their journey with Lebanese Arabic.