Shwayy ‘An Haali is a survey-based eBook for listening, reading, and expressing yourself in Levantine Arabic.

Designed for learners at any level, this eBook helps you develop real conversational ability in Levantine Arabic. Each section is built around a common personal question and includes authentic responses from speakers in both Lebanon and Syria, allowing you to hear how closely related dialects differ in vocabulary, pronunciation, and usage. The book supports listening, reading, and guided production, while also helping you understand how Levantine Arabic compares to Modern Standard Arabic.

What’s inside

• 30 survey-based sections on personal background, routines, and preferences.
• Ten authentic responses per question, five Lebanese and five Syrian.
• Arabic script with phonemic transcription and English translation.
• Dialect-specific vocabulary marking with cross-dialect equivalents.
• Practice pages for writing and speaking personal responses.
• Full Modern Standard Arabic translations.
• Unvoweled texts for advanced reading practice.

Who it’s for: Learners of Levantine Arabic at any level, from beginner to advanced, with no prerequisites.

Audio: Audio for all content is available to download or stream below and features the original recordings submitted by the survey participants, including natural pronunciation, rhythm, and built-in pauses for processing.

Use this eBook to build confidence talking about yourself across the Levant.