Lebanese Arabic, explained simply
Practical guides about the language, dialect and culture of Lebanon — written by Ibra, a native teacher.
The Arabic Alphabet: 28 Letters and How to Pronounce Them
All 28 Arabic letters with their names and sounds: right-to-left writing, how letters change shape in a word, and the sounds English does not have (ح, ع, ق).
Ibra16 July 2026
What is Arabizi and how to use it (with a table)
Arabizi is Arabic written with Latin letters and numbers. What 2, 3, 5, 7 mean, how to read it and why it's the fastest way to start speaking Lebanese.
Ibra16 July 2026
Lebanese culture: customs, food and traditions
A warm guide to Lebanese culture: hospitality, food (mezze, tabbouleh, kibbeh), music and traditions — the living context behind the language.
Ibra16 July 2026
How to Greet in Lebanese Arabic: Mar7aba, Kifak and More
From 'Mar7aba' to 'yalla bye': the greetings heard daily in Lebanon, with Arabizi, Arabic script and the right moment for each, in masculine and feminine.
Ibra16 July 2026
The first 20 Lebanese Arabic phrases (with pronunciation)
The 20 most useful Lebanese phrases for beginners — greetings, politeness, café, taxi — written in Arabizi with pronunciation and translation.
Ibra16 July 2026
Lebanese Arabic vs Standard Arabic (MSA): what do you learn?
A clear comparison between Lebanese Arabic (dialect) and Standard Arabic (Fusha/MSA): practical uses, difficulty, cultural context and which course to choose.
Ibra15 July 2026
How to learn Lebanese Arabic in 2026: a beginner's guide
A step-by-step guide to Lebanese Arabic: how it differs from Fusha, how long it takes, the best methods, common mistakes and your first useful phrases.
Ibra10 July 2026