Syrian Arabic: The Heart of Levantine Arabic
When people talk about the Arabic language, the first words that usually come to mind are:
formal, poetic, difficult, classical.
But the Arabic people actually speak every day is something very different.
It’s warm.
It’s alive.
It’s emotional.
And that Arabic is called Levantine Arabic.
So, What Is Levantine Arabic?
Levantine Arabic is a spoken form of Arabic used in daily life across:
🇸🇾 Syria
🇱🇧 Lebanon
🇵🇸 Palestine
🇯🇴 Jordan
It’s the Arabic of homes, streets, cafés, jokes, love stories, and family conversations.
People don’t study Levantine Arabic.
They live it.
Spoken Arabic vs. Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)
One of the biggest confusions for learners is this:
“If I learn Arabic, will people understand me?”
Here’s the truth 👇
Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)
Used in books, news, and formal writing
Rarely spoken in daily life
Sounds unnatural in casual conversations
Levantine Arabic
Used in real conversations
Understood across the Arab world
Sounds natural, friendly, and human
If your goal is to talk to people, Levantine Arabic is your shortcut.
Why Levantine Arabic Is So Popular
Levantine Arabic is one of the most widely understood dialects in the Arab world.
Why?
Syrian & Lebanese TV shows
Music and movies
Clear pronunciation
Emotional, expressive style
That’s why many learners choose it as their first Arabic dialect.
Syrian Arabic: The Heart of Levantine Arabic
At Speak Real Arabic, we focus mainly on Syrian Arabic, which is considered:
Soft on the ear
Easy to follow
Rich in expressions
Deeply connected to culture
Syrian Arabic is not just words.
It’s tone, feeling, and connection.
Real Arabic Is Emotional
In Levantine Arabic, people don’t just speak, they feel.
Instead of saying:
“I am sad.”
You hear:
“قلبي تعبان”
My heart is tired.
Instead of:
“I miss you.”
You hear:
“مشتاقلك لدرجة الوجع”
I miss you to the point of pain.
This emotional depth is what makes spoken Arabic unforgettable.
Should You Learn Levantine Arabic or MSA?
Ask yourself one simple question:
👉 Do I want to read Arabic… or live it?
If you want academic Arabic → MSA
If you want conversations, friendships, culture → Levantine Arabic
Most learners eventually realize:
You can always learn MSA later — but spoken Arabic opens doors first.
How We Teach Levantine Arabic at Speak Real Arabic
At Speak Real Arabic, we don’t teach grammar-heavy Arabic.
We teach:
Real conversations
Stories
Cultural context
Everyday expressions
The goal isn’t perfection.
The goal is connection.
Arabic Is Not Just a Language, it’s a Life:
When you learn Levantine Arabic, you’re not memorizing rules.
You’re learning how people:
Joke
Love
Argue
Forgive
Welcome guests
Express warmth
This is the Arabic people actually speak.
Want to Start Speaking Real Arabic?
If this article resonated with you, here’s how to start:
👉 Beginner Course: Zero to 60 Minutes of Real Spoken Arabic
👉 Free Beginner Lessons (First two chapters available)
👉 More than a book ; a window into Syrian culture, warmth, and real Arabic.
Let Arabic feel real.
Let it sound human.
Let it be spoken 💚
