Samir and His Brown Trousers, written by Habeeb Yaghy, portrays Samir as one of many children around the world who have their own likes, dislikes, desires, fears, and secrets—but whose parents, especially overprotective ones, often fail to give them the freedom to explore their personalities.

About the Book

Habeeb Yaghy wrote this story for learners of Levantine Arabic as a foreign language at the elementary (A2) level. Readers of any age will find the story both enjoyable and educational, improving their Arabic skills while gaining insight into Lebanese culture, vividly presented throughout the book.

Before You Begin

Before diving into the story, take a moment to answer—or at least think about—the pre-reading questions and review the glossary. This will help you prepare for the text and make your reading experience smoother and more rewarding.

Reading Features

Each page presents the Arabic text with full diacritics (tashkeel) followed by its parallel English translation, allowing you to easily find the meanings of unfamiliar words, phrases, or challenging sentences.

Post-Reading Practice

After finishing the story, post-reading activities help you check your understanding and actively use the new vocabulary and expressions you’ve learned.

Audio Companion

The accompanying audio track can be used in several ways depending on your learning style. You can listen while following along silently, shadow the narrator to improve your pronunciation and intonation, or revisit the audio later to measure how much more you can understand over time.