Speak Levantine Arabic like a local
Levantine is one of the most widely understood dialects thanks to TV drama and music. Spoken in Syria, Lebanon, Palestine and Jordan, it's a great pick if you want a friendly, widely understood dialect.
Who this is for
- Fans of Levantine TV and music
- Heritage learners with family in the Levant
- Humanitarian, diplomatic and media professionals
What you'll learn
- Everyday conversation and introductions
- Food, hospitality and the market
- Common Levantine expressions
- Understanding songs and series
A taste of what you'll say
كيفك؟
kīfak?
How are you?
شو اسمك؟
shū ismak?
What's your name?
بدّي قهوة
biddi ahwe
I want coffee
Teachers for this path
We're adding teachers for this path. Meanwhile, here are our top-rated teachers.
Badr Aljabr
معلم عربية بخبرة 22 عاما
★ 5.0 (1)
$12 / hour
Dr. Ali Abdulwahed
معلم عربية للناطقين بغيرها — 15 سنة من الفصحى والعامية المصرية بأسلوب المحادثة
★ 5.0 (1)
$12 / hour
إسلام أحمد جاد صالح
معلم اللغة العربية بخبرة 19 سنة للناطقين بغيرها ومدقق لغوي
$12 / hour
Common questions
Will people in other Arab countries understand Levantine?
Yes — it's widely understood, largely thanks to media. You may still meet vocabulary differences from country to country.
How do the lessons work?
Every lesson is a live conversation with your tutor about a topic you care about, and the tutor helps you express, phrase and pronounce your ideas.
Not sure where to start?
Take the free level test — about 10 minutes — and get your level and teachers picked for you.
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