Format: PDF E-Book / Coursebook Target Audience: Absolute Beginners with no prior knowledge of Arabic.
Introduction: Welcome to Lebanese Arabic From Scratch, a comprehensive guide to learning Lebanese Arabic, also known as Lebanese Colloquial Arabic (LCA). This book is designed for beginners who want to learn Lebanese Arabic from the ground up. In this story, we'll follow the journey of a language learner, let's call her "Amira", as she discovers the beauty of Lebanese Arabic and becomes proficient in it.
Amira discovered the works of famous Lebanese writers, such as Khalil Gibran and Amin Maalouf. She read about Lebanese history, culture, and traditions, and even started to understand the nuances of Lebanese humor.
The perfect stack: Lebanese Arabic From Scratch PDF (for structure) + 20 minutes daily of speaking practice (for muscle memory) + 10 minutes of Lebanese music or TV (for ear training).
If you are looking for supplemental materials or different formats, these resources also offer Lebanese or Levantine Arabic from a beginner level:
Chapter 4: Al-Qirā'ah (The Reading)