Learn Lebanese Arabic
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Many people want to learn to speak Lebanese Arabic for travel, family or work. But it's a challenge to find lessons that teach the spoken language and not just formal Arabic. uTalk is the solution. uTalk is a Lebanese language app for learning the Lebanese dialect.
We help you avoid:
- Wasting time on Modern Standard Arabic when you need the Lebanese dialect
- Missing out on everyday conversation because you can't find practical resources
- Feeling lost with courses that ignore how Lebanese speakers really speak
Learn Lebanese Arabic online to make authentic connections.
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Three steps to learn Lebanese Arabic from scratch
No scheduling. No hassle. Just a straightforward path.
Start in minutes
Subscribe now, download the app or launch the web app. Choose Arabic (Lebanese), and pick your first category.
Get StartedPractise real phrases
Work through quick lessons featuring native-speaker recordings and memory games. Reviews target the words you struggle with so you can progress faster.
Speak like a local
Put your Lebanese Arabic to use in daily life. New learners and those with some experience can both build solid spoken skills and start making real connections.
Why uTalk is the best Lebanese Arabic learning app
App-based, online and ready whenever you are, uTalk teaches you how to speak and recognise common Lebanese words and phrases.
Speak first
Learn the spoken language used in Lebanon instead of just formal Arabic. Get comfortable with greetings, common expressions and practical phrases for daily conversations.
Authentic speakers
Hear how Lebanese people actually speak. Our recordings capture the accent, pronunciation and natural flow of the language used throughout the Arab world.
Beginner friendly, fun and effective
Game-like lessons make learning fun, and the content is short, focused and based on situations you're likely to encounter in everyday life.
Learn to speak Lebanese Arabic – Common phrases and audio
uTalk helps you learn how to speak and recognise key words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.
بدي قهوة لو سمحت
Badde ahwe law samaht.
I’d like a coffee, please.
مرحبا.
Marhaba.
Hello.
ايه.
Eh.
Yes.
اي عمول معروف.
Eh amol marouf.
Yes please.
لأ.
La.
No.
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لأ. كلّك زوق.
La, kelek zaw.
No thanks.
عمول معروف.
Amol marouf.
Please.
شكرا
Shoukran.
Thank you.
شكرا كتير.
Shoukran ktiir.
Thank you very much.
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أهلا وسهلا.
Ahla w sahla.
You’re welcome.
اتنين بيرة، لو سمحت
Nein beera, law samaht
Two beers, please.
باص
bus
bus
سيارة
siyara
car
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تاكسي
taxi
taxi
ترين
tren
train
محطة ترين
mahatet tren
railway station
مطار
mataar
airport
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اوتيل
otel
hotel
جواز سفر
jawez safar
passport
تيليفون
telefon
telephone
عفون.
Afwan.
Excuse me.
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إدي الساعة؟
Iday alssaeat?
What time is it?
بتعيد عمول معروف؟
Bataid amol marouf?
Can you repeat that please?
عمول معروف حكي عمهلك.
Amol marouf haki e muhlik.
Please speak more slowly.
ما عمبفهم.
Mam befham.
I don’t understand.
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عفواً.
Afwan
Sorry.
وين الحمام؟
Wayn lhemmem?
Where are the toilets?
حمام البنات
hammem lbanet
Ladies’ Toilet
حمام الشباب
hammem lshabeb
Gents’ Toilet
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وين الشط؟
Wayn lshat?
Where is the beach?
وين البنك؟
Wayn lbank?
Where is the bank?
قديش حقها هي؟
Adesh haqa hai?
How much does this cost?
كريديت كارد
credit card
credit card
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صراف الآلي
seraf alaly
cash machine
باي باي.
Bye bye
Goodbye.
باراسيتامول
paracetamol
paracetamol
مفاتيح
mafetih
keys
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خريطة
kharita
map
شمال
shmel
left
يمين
yameen
right
واحد
wahad
one
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تنين
tnaen
two
تلاتة
tlete
three
Fun facts | Arabic (Lebanese)
- One of the most common ways to say thank you in Lebanese Arabic is 'merci', borrowed from French.
- The 'a' at the end of Lebanese words tends to be pronounced like a soft 'e'. So 'winter' شتاء is pronounced 'shete' ininstead of the formal Arabic 'shita'.
- The guttural 'q' sound is replaced by a glottal stop, so 'coffee' (قهوة) or 'qahwa' in Classical Arabic becomes 'ahwe' in Lebanese.
How our Lebanese language lessons work
Your path to learning Lebanese Arabic should be a simple one with our course. Begin with basic greetings and high-frequency Lebanese words before you progress to practical topics such as family, food, numbers and common phrases for daily conversation. Lessons are short, engaging and created with beginners in mind. You'll practise pronunciation with native-speaker audio and be tested on what you've learned to make sure you remember it. Review sessions adapt by testing you more on the words you tend to get wrong, helping you learn faster.
Pick a category, and the app orders content to provide quick wins. Choose English or another language to learn Lebanese from, whichever suits you best. You can learn online or offline, and you can use uTalk on your mobile or desktop. Listen to native Lebanese speakers, practise vocabulary and follow the path that best suits your goals. If you have any questions, contact support. We're a friendly UK-based team, and we're here to help.
Lebanese Arabic vs. Modern Standard Arabic
Lebanese Arabic is the spoken language used in everyday conversation in Lebanon. It differs significantly from Modern Standard Arabic, which is used in formal writing, news and official contexts throughout the Arab world.
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Key points
- The grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary differ with each language. Lebanese Arabic includes French and English loanwords (بنطلون - bantalon - comes from the French word for trousers, pantalon).
- It drops the guttural 'q' for a glottal stop and uses different verb conjugations. While the Arabic alphabet is used for writing, Lebanese is predominantly spoken.
- So, if you want to chat with Lebanese people, you'll need to know the Lebanese dialect.
How the Lebanese language compares with other regional languages
- Lebanese Arabic is spoken in Lebanon, which is a country at the crossroads of the Levant and Eastern Mediterranean. The region has a rich linguistic diversity shaped by its history and culture. Lebanese is part of the Levantine Arabic language family, but the area is also home to other languages.
- If you're curious about exploring how languages from the region compare in terms of sounds and grammar, check out Hebrew, Kurmanji Kurdish and Armenian.
- uTalk offers 150+ languages, so you can compare options and discover what makes Lebanese distinct in the Arab world.
"We understand that learning Lebanese can feel challenging"
"Most resources teach Modern Standard Arabic or give little attention to spoken dialects. But at uTalk, we recorded Lebanese Arabic because the language is part of Lebanese culture and identity. Every language is precious to us, and we want to help students express themselves authentically. We recorded native Lebanese speakers so you can learn the language as it's really spoken, so why not give it a try?"
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uTalk Founder
Why students and learners trust uTalk
We specialise in minority and regional languages, including spoken dialects often overlooked by other apps. Our content is voiced by native speakers who understand the nuances of pronunciation and grammar. The app works for English speakers and for speakers of more than 140 other languages. Check our reviews to see how learners turn practice into progress on their language-learning journey.
Your language-learning journey in Lebanese Arabic
Perhaps you're reconnecting with family roots, planning a trip to Beirut or building relationships with Lebanese speakers. Whatever the reason, learning Lebanese Arabic will help, as it's the everyday language spoken in Lebanon and by Lebanese communities around the globe.. You've probably found that quality resources for learning the actual spoken dialect are surprisingly scarce, but that's about to change.
Get StarteduTalk offers a solution. Pick a category that interests you, or dive straight into the basics with greetings such as مرحبا (marhaba, "hello"). From there, you'll add practical Lebanese words and expressions to your vocabulary. Listen to how native speakers sound and then record your own voice to hear the difference. The game-based approach keeps beginners engaged, but it also delivers content that works for learners at intermediate level. Learn whenever suits you, both online or offline. You can either follow our suggested route or jump between categories whenever you like.
You can fit your learning around your schedule and your life, and you'll be speaking Lebanese Arabic with growing confidence. Conversations will start to make sense, and you'll connect more deeply with friends, relatives and anyone you meet. Topics such as food, music and daily routines will become accessible.
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Explore the Central Semitic language family
Lebanese Arabic belongs to the Central Semitic language family, which includes languages with shared historical roots and similar grammatical structures. If you'd like to compare Lebanese words, sounds or everyday phrases across that language family, check out Hebrew and Maltese.
These languages share deep historical connections in the Arab world and often have similar vocabulary patterns, so cross-learning them might be easier once you start speaking one of them.
Get StartedYour Lebanese Arabic questions answered
Do you offer live online classes or is it just an app?
uTalk is an app and online language learning software. Lessons are digital, short and practical. If you want a tutor, the app still helps you prepare for class and review between sessions.
Can I start as a beginner?
Yes. The course begins with basic greetings and everyday words and phrases and takes you to an A1-A2 level on the CEFR scale. Some of our topics even cover material you’d learn as you grow your skills to B1 or B2.
What application languages do you support? Can I learn without English?
Yes. uTalk works for speakers of more than 140 languages. Choose the one that suits you in Settings.
How is content selected and ordered?
Topics are based on real life situations. You can select any category and the app suggests a smart learning order for beginners. You can change it at any time.
How does uTalk compare with YouTube lessons?
YouTube can be useful, but it’s hard to check pronunciation or get structured reviews. uTalk gives you native speaker audio, games that test tricky words more often and a clear path from basic to practical use.
Is the Lebanese dialect different from Modern Standard Arabic?
Yes. Lebanese Arabic is the spoken language used in everyday conversation in Lebanon. Modern Standard Arabic is the formal Arabic used in writing, news and education across the Arab world. uTalk teaches spoken Lebanese so you can talk with Lebanese people.
How quickly can I learn to speak Lebanese Arabic?
Your speed depends on how often you use the app and how much you review. Short, regular sessions work best, and many learners can handle simple conversations after a few weeks of steady practice.
Can I learn the Lebanese dialect for free with uTalk?
Getting started with uTalk is easy, and you can cancel whenever you want. We want you to love uTalk, so we even offer a 28-Day Money Back Guarantee if you're not satisfied.
Where can I learn Lebanese Arabic with uTalk?
We’re available on iOS, Android, web, Mac and PC. Get started now and you’ll be directed to download uTalk for your device.
Topics
- First Words
- Transport
- Restaurant
- Food and Drink
- Cooking
- Places
- Directions
- Illness
- Doctor
- Body
- Emergencies
- Social Phrases
- Leisure
- Likes and Dislikes
- Football Match Abroad
- Football Commentary
- Sports
- Shopping Words
- Fruit
- Vegetables
- Clothes
- Ingredients
- Home
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
- Tools
- Family
- Occupations
- Animals
- Animals' Bodies
- Farming
- Technology
- School
- Business
- Numbers up to Twenty
- Numbers up to Ten Million
- Essential Phrases
- Adjectives
- Prepositions
- Colours
- Countries
- Calendar
- Time
- Timetable
- Outdoors
- Holiday
- Skiing
- Camping
- Golf
- Sailing
- Driving
- Olympics
- Summer Olympics
- Winter Olympics
- Military Commands
- Military Peace Keeping
- Military Intelligence
- Accommodation
- Shopping Phrases
- Travelling
- Free Starter Words
- Disaster Relief - Volunteers
- Natural Disasters
Get by with basic greetings, words and phrases including 'hello', 'thank you' and 'I'd like a coffee please'.