Lingua VernaReviews of linguaverna.com

The program is run super well and it provides a great opportunity to learn Levantine Arabic.

I started with Lingua Verna after trying different apps and classes of arabic that never really applied to what my Syrian partner and his family were speaking, which was quite frustrating. It's been fantastic learning levantine Arabic and actually be able to use it/understand people around me right away. The structure of the class is really great, with time to absorb information, practice speaking, ask questions as they emerge. I really appreciate the visual aspect of the learning materials provided. I also love that although people come with different levels of exposure to arabic, everything is fully explained (I've been in intro classes before where I felt completely left behind as the class was adapted to people with previous arabic knowledge while i was struggling with the alphabet!) In the convo groups, the profs will also adapt to people's level of capacity, which is great ! I like hearing where I could (will) be with a bit more practice 😉

I'm in the middle of Lingua Verna's level 2 Arabic course — these lessons are so practical! I'm able to understand quite a bit of what my wife and her mother are saying when they talk together, and sometimes I can even chime in! 😅 Highly recommended!

I am quite amazed how Lingua Verna has brought up my latent Arab skills as a "False beginner" with their structured approach. I really like that there videos are available online at all times which gives me a great deal of flexibility. Plus, with the convo groups you actually have the chance to practice with native speakers and other learners of your level weekly. So that means two sessions per week: one with new content, one practicing and applying what you learned. This really helps keeping it!

Excellent program! The curriculum is well designed, organized and divided into perfectly-sized chunks for each lesson. The instructors are all very friendly and helpful. All of the vocabulary and the cultural expressions are extremely practical and useful in everyday situations.

This program is fantastic! It's exactly what I was looking for, not only to start building on the little Arabic I knew already but also to feel more comfortable speaking to others. The lessons are clear, organized and not overwhelming. The conversation groups allow you to practice with others who are also learning. Before taking the first level, I didnt know how to read arabic, 3 weeks later and I could. Alex and the team do an amazing job explaining all the rules and different soundings of the letters as well. The way the whole program is put together just makes sense. I'd recommend anyone who is interested in learning levantine arabic at all - even if its only at a basic level - to sign up for the first level. I wish I signed up years ago!

The method works. Lingua Verna has come up with a dual system for learning, with "plenary session" with teachers and all students of the same level, then smaller group discussions that help integrate notions studied throughout the week. The various asynchronous resources available are quite well done and I think what Lingua Verna does well is offer an ecosystem where you actually want to commit to learning and it doesn't become a chore.

Lingua Verna is the best for learning Levantine Arabic, if you want to sound like a native speaker, you must join this group. All instructors are extremely qualified and so personable, they cover a lot of material and I would highly recommend this platform! Alex and his team are the best!