Samir and His Brown Trousers is a story-based eBook for elementary learners of Lebanese Arabic.

This elementary-level reader is written in Lebanese Arabic and set in downtown Beirut. The story explores childhood desires, family expectations, and school life through a frame narrative in which a grandfather recounts events from his past. The book combines culturally authentic language with structured activities designed to build comprehension, vocabulary, and confidence in reading Levantine Arabic.

What’s inside

• A complete story set in Beirut.
• Lebanese Arabic text with side-by-side English translation.
• Pre-reading questions and introductory material.
• Multiple types of post-reading activities.
• A glossary for vocabulary review.
• High-quality native-speaker audio with adjustable playback speed.

Who it’s for: Elementary learners of Levantine Arabic who want a structured introduction to reading and understanding Lebanese Arabic.

Audio: Audio for all content is available to download or stream below.

Use this eBook to build a foundation in Lebanese Arabic through guided storytelling.