Levantine Arabic Resources

Start with zero experience and our immersive approach will build a solid foundation in speaking, listening, and cultural understanding. Our sequential program guides you step by step until you can hold real conversations with confidence.

Welcome to Shababeek!

We incorporate cultural elements into every aspect of our curriculum. Why? Because to truly connect with locals, you need more than just grammar you need to understand their world. Here is what happens when you do:

Fundamental Concepts

In Phase 1, Arabic learners begin to acquire language from the world around them. The above video provides a sample of what beginning Levantine Arabic learners can expect in their first classes at Shababeek.

The resources used in acquiring beginning Levantine Arabic are physical objects (or virtual objects if you’re learning Arabic online).

Key aims in the beginning

First 1000 words

Focus on establishing a strong foundation. You’ll be building on it for years to come.

Listen

Recognizing how speech is used is primary as a beginner.

Grow…

You can’t master everything at the beginning. Take the pressure off yourself and have fun.

Examples of using “this” and “those” in basic sentences.

The Arabic Alphabet in the Levantine Dialect

Though we do not recommend trying to learn to read at an early stage, it is helpful to begin to familiarise yourself with the Arabic alphabet. This video uses Levantine Arabic vocabulary as examples, and shows what each letter looks like when used at the beginning, middle, and end of a word.
Phase 01

Narrative Development

Once you have laid the foundations of Levantine Arabic, you are ready to begin developing a narrative world.

Practice worksheets with audio examples below

First 1000 words

Focus on establishing a strong foundation. You’ll be building on it for years to come.

Listen

Recognizing how speech is used is primary as a beginner.

Grow…

You can’t master everything at the beginning. Take the pressure off yourself and have fun.

Examples of using “this” and “those” in basic sentences.

The Arabic Alphabet in the Levantine Dialect

Though we do not recommend trying to learn to read at an early stage, it is helpful to begin to familiarise yourself with the Arabic alphabet. This video uses Levantine Arabic vocabulary as examples, and shows what each letter looks like when used at the beginning, middle, and end of a word.
Phase 02