This is Lebanon… Famous Lebanese (هيدا لبنان: مشاهير لبنان) is the first book in the new ‘This is Lebanon…’ series from Lingualism. Written in Lebanese Colloquial Arabic, this eBook is designed for advanced Arabic learners (C1–C2 level) who want to push beyond intermediate materials and engage with authentic-style texts that reflect real cultural content.

Learn Levantine Arabic through Culture

In this book, you will explore the lives of twelve of Lebanon's most famous and influential figures—from iconic singer Fairuz and statesman Rafic Hariri, to contemporary figures like filmmaker Nadine Labaki and human rights lawyer Amal Clooney. Covering leaders, writers, scientists, and entertainers, the texts introduce you to vocabulary and expressions essential for understanding Lebanese society, history, and identity.

What’s Inside

Each of the twelve units includes:

• A full-length article written in Levantine Arabic in a clear, expository style
• An English introduction to build background knowledge before you read
• Pre-reading questions to activate vocabulary and ideas related to the topic
• A key vocabulary exercise with ten terms highlighted in the text
• Comprehension questions (10 per unit) to check your understanding
• Discussion and essay prompts to practice critical thinking and expression in Arabic
• Professional audio recordings of each text, read by a native speaker from Beirut

Unlike Lingualism’s lower-level readers, these texts are not vocalized with tashkeel. This encourages learners to develop confidence reading Arabic as native speakers do, using their knowledge and the surrounding context (and accompanying audio!) to determine pronunciation.

Why Choose This Book?

• Perfect for learners who have studied Lingualism’s B2 materials and are ready for a new challenge..
• A complete learning resource that combines reading, listening, vocabulary, and critical thinking.
• Authentic exposure to Levantine Arabic in context, with support materials to guide you.
• Deepens your cultural knowledge while strengthening your fluency.