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Fatimah's Life (Palestinian)

When Fatimah’s father pressures her to marry a man she barely knows, she faces a life-changing decision. Will it be the biggest mistake of her life?

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Level	B1 • B2
Length	67 pages
Series	Arabic Readers
Format	PDF eBook

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The Levantine Arabic Readers series provides learners with much-needed exposure to authentic language in context. The fifteen stories in the series are all written at a similar level (B1–B2) and can be read in any order. They’re a fun and flexible tool for building vocabulary, improving comprehension, and developing 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 who are up to the challenge, a second version of the text is included at the back of the book, without the distraction of tashkeel or translations.

Each story includes twenty comprehension questions with sample answers (and English translations) to reinforce understanding. You’ll also find a sequencing exercise to help review the story by putting ten key events back in the correct order.

What’s New in the Revised Editions?

The Levantine Arabic Readers series has been updated to make it 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.
Twenty comprehension questions for each story, with sample answers and English translations.
A sequencing exercise to help you review the key events of the story in order.

Levantine Arabic Readers Features

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The story was good and very interesting. It also matched my level in Arabic. The only problem I have is that it was too short.

This is the second Levantine reader I've had the opportunity to enjoy. The story is very realistic and relatable. I learned so many practical phrases to use when chatting with my friends about their lives and even discussing soap operas as relationships are an integral part of any good drama. I can't wait to check out my next reader!

Surprisingly entertaining, and of course a very good and handy resource for learners.

I have been studying Levantine Arabic as a hobby for several years now and I am so exited about these books. I haven't found any other books in Levantine Arabic on this level and it's amazing how much I learn from each of them (I bought them all).
I have read Fatimah's life just once, but I have a feeling I will come back to it several times. I was inspired byt he article on the importance of extensive reading here on lingualism, and finally being able to read in dialect with the English translation on the opposite page allows me to develop my Arabic faster than ever before.

I have six of the Levantine Arabic books now, 3 Jordanian and 3 Palestinian Arabic. I have to stay that these are superb resources for anyone wishing to learn colloquial, authentic Arabic as most people speak it in either Jordan and Palestine and of course across the Levant.
I have loads of other resources Lingualism has put out in Levantine and all have furthered my speaking ability, confirmed by many native Arabic speakers I have engaged with. These latest story offerings are sorely needed in the marketplace and considering they come with audio as well, I cannot recommend them highly enough. All stories are engaging and insightful into Arabic usage but also into cultural nuance, so important when trying to gain a foothold into another language speaker's world. This is not a paid review but a customer review who has invested time and money into many of Lingualism's resources. Go on, buy these and take a massisve step toward your language achievement goals!

I am learning Syrian dialect so initially I wanted to wait until the Syrian books will be available but I couldn't wait any longer so I bought this book and 'Petra' and I am happy I did (now I am thinking about buying all Levantine Arabic Readers series). Highly recommend!