Spoken Lebanese: A Phonetic Textbook

Are you traveling to the Levantine region? Of Lebanese ancestry? Or simply looking to impress your Lebanese friends? Whatever your reasons, if you aspire to learn the Lebanese dialect, Spoken Lebanese is your guide.

This phonetic textbook teaches the Lebanese dialect through topics such as food, clothing, transportation, and leisure activities. It focuses on vocabulary and phrases; touches on grammar, conjugation, and culture; provides short dialogues accompanied by audio; and includes reinforcement exercises.

Dr. Maksoud N. Feghali drafted Spoken Lebanese based on a phonetic system he developed to learn the dialect with ease and speed. With a comprehensive lexicon, it is a great tool to practice together with a fluent speaker.