This eBook offers authentic listening and reading practice in real Lebanese Arabic.

Built around spontaneous audio essays recorded by native speakers of Lebanese Arabic, this eBook exposes you to natural speech rather than scripted recordings. Contributors speak freely instead of reading prepared texts, allowing you to hear real features of spoken language such as fillers, rephrasing, and rapid delivery. A structured methodology encourages repeated listening to capture the gist before turning to the text and translations.

What’s inside

• 36 authentic audio essays spoken spontaneously by Lebanese speakers.
• Contributions from six speakers with varied voices and experiences.
• Arabic script transcriptions with diacritics.
• Direct English translations designed for close comparison.
• Guided comprehension exercises for every segment.
• Vocabulary exercises focused on high-value content words.
• Linguistic markers for fillers and unfinished thoughts.
• Text divided into numbered lines for easier study.

Who it’s for: Intermediate and advanced learners of Levantine Arabic, including learners transitioning from Modern Standard Arabic.

Audio: Audio for all content is available to download or stream below.

Use this eBook to bridge the gap between classroom Levantine Arabic and real-world spoken Lebanese Arabic.