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At Lingua Verna (meaning “vernacular language”), we believe that spoken dialects are a powerful tool for breaking down cultural barriers and fostering genuine human connections.Our focus is on Levantine Arabic, the dialect spoken in Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, and Jordan. We primarily serve members of the North American and European diaspora communities and their non-Arab partners who seek high-quality, affordable, and enjoyable resources to learn Arabic effectively.We are equally committed to making a positive impact. Our team comprises talented individuals who are either refugees resettled in Western countries or living in areas of economic hardship and political instability in the Middle East. By offering living wages to our employees and contractors, we ensure that our mission supports not only language learners but also the communities we serve.
Lingua Verna (linguaverna.com) has 90 customer reviews on Folks Told, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5.
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Nady B.
I'm feeling so lucky I found Lingua Verna. It always killed me that I I couldn't speak Lebanese, and taking courses in university was almost a waste because 1. you never come out speaking 2. learning the formal didn't help me. Keeping this course in my day to day has been immensely helpful and am looking forward to visiting my family oversees soon.
Andrea M.
I am really impressed with Lingua Verna's approach to language learning. They have a great team, and I feel like I've made noticeable improvement in my ability to start speaking Levantine Arabic. I love being in small groups with other learners from around the world, and it's really helpful that the instructors come from different parts of the Levant. I highly recommend it!
Kristia V.
If you are actually looking to learn authentic Levantine Arabic and gain unparalleled conversation skills, I employ you to check out this course! Alex and Saeed are kind, adaptable, and more than competent teachers. Having the dual perspective of both a native speaker, Saeed, and an adult language learner, Alex, you are able to grow in this language from scratch. I personally came in not even knowing how to read the alphabet - I now hold daily conversations with friends. I cannot express how much work and heart had been put into this course, allowing you to build yourself up within a community of folks just as passionate about the language. Please know that both Alex and Saeed are also just incredibly understanding, dedicated people. They are not figureheads spearing a learning program - they are a powerhouse team willing to help at any stage of the learning process. I cannot recommend this course enough - you definitely get your bang for your buck and then some!
Lena E.
Bashar is a wonderful Arabic teacher if you're interested in learning Southern Levantine dialect! Alex is super accommodating, and despite the large volume of students it is easy to get face time and interact with teachers when you need to.
Naji B.
Would definitely recommend this class whether you grew up around native Arabic speakers or have minimal to no exposure to the Arabic language. Alex Buraq, and Bashar are great teachers who are patient and explain things in a manner that is easy to understand and are always willing to answer questions. They are also very flexible and listen to feedback and suggestions with regards to how the study materials are presented. I'm excited for level 2.
Usaf
I'm not an expert that has tried other courses, but I did homework before jumping into learning Arabic. Alex and his team at Lingua Verna have a great program that mixes online group sessions with individual study through a really great user interface. A mix of interaction with peers and an instructor every week of the course, and then self-paced homework - it works. The start is learning the alphabet so that you can read certain simple words as they start with a few nouns, and move from there. Within weeks you're putting sentences together in small groups of 5 or 6 people. If you're serious about learning Levant Arabic, I highly recommend this course Alex has put together. Invest in yourself!
Fatima H.
Just completed level 1 - I am so excited to start level 2 . I have done multiple courses and this is the first time I feel like I have advanced. If I could give them 10 stars I would! Highly recommend, I can not say enough good things about them.
Dina A.
I have had an amazing experience with this Arabic course! I grew up around the language and understand a lot, but I never felt comfortable speaking it myself. This course has given me the confidence and structure I needed to start speaking. The format is excellent—having classes twice a week keeps me engaged, and the additional study materials provided for non-class days are incredibly helpful. The instructors are patient, supportive, and make learning enjoyable. This course is also great for people who have never been exposed to Arabic. Even if you’ve never been around the language before, the lessons are structured in a way that makes learning accessible and rewarding. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to improve their Arabic skills!
