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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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Joelle
Lingua Verna is a wonderful place to learn Arabic through the culture, personal stories, and shared history that surround this beautiful language. The team is exceptional, and the teachers are approachable, attentive, and genuinely supportive. I couldn’t recommend it more highly.
Ayesha D.
The best Arabic program on the market. You’ll be speaking fluidly in no time if you’re willing to put in the work. Very dedicated (and fun!) teachers and well-structured between online, self-directed program and guided live instruction and conversations. In a few weeks, they’ll have you reading and speaking/conversing (vocab and grammar to construct your own sentences vs canned phrases) - if you do the work!
Naya K.
I am incredibly grateful for this program; it has drastically improved my grammar and formatting skills. As a student, the workload is completely manageable, making it perfect for anyone with a busy schedule. More than anything, it provides a supportive environment where I feel comfortable making mistakes. There is absolutely nothing else like this on the market. Having grown up in a Levantine Arabic-speaking household, I can honestly say I have learned more about English in the past year than in the last 25 years of my life. The lessons break concepts down perfectly, the team puts immense effort into their work, and they are always incredibly responsive!
Lion B.
Great Arabic class, with a well designed course and material, world class tutors (all native speakers) and a very encouraging attitude in conversation groups to hone each and every participant’s language skills. I recommend this class to everyone who wants to study Levantine Arabic!
Matt L.
I signed up for this class hoping to learn Arabic so I could speak with my wife's family in Lebanon. I found the courses well structured and beginner friendly. Learned more in my first course than I did after a year of trying to learn from an app. The teachers are all wonderful and take time explain the nuances of the Arabic language along with explaining parts of Levant culture. My wife's family has been impressed with my progress and I feel like I'm finally able to participate in conversations without my wife always needing to translate.
Tahir H.
Lingua Verna has been amazing for learning Arabic as someone who didn't know any beforehand. They have great structure and teaching methods which reinforce fluidity overtime. The instructors here really care about you and are truly passionate about the language. I would recommend this to anyone looking to learn Levantine Arabic from scratch or build up on slight knowledge from speaking with family members.
Malik T.
Great personalized teaching by high-quality instructors. Good depth of language and cultural instruction. Highly recommend!
Kaleb H.
The program is run super well and it provides a great opportunity to learn Levantine Arabic.
