Situational Levantine Arabic 2: Haki Kill Yoom - Paperback

by Rita Housseiny (Author), Alaa Abou El Nour (Author), Matthew Aldrich (Author)

Haki Kill Yoom 2 is a situational Levantine Arabic book designed for intermediate learners seeking practical communicative ability in everyday contexts in Lebanon. Focusing on the Beiruti Lebanese variety, the book presents language through realistic interactions rather than a linear instructional progression. Each chapter addresses a specific transactional or social situation and can be used independently.

• 15 standalone chapters covering services, institutions, and daily problem solving
• Situational dialogues presented in Arabic script, phonemic transcription, and English translation
• Mini dialogues for focused subtasks and extended dialogues for complete exchanges
• Vocabulary lists organized by theme with English, phonemic, and Arabic columns
• Bonus expressions marked for active speaking or passive understanding
• Grammar and usage notes explaining variation and alternative phrasing
• Cultural notes describing Lebanese services and social norms

The book is intended for intermediate learners of Levantine Colloquial Arabic, particularly the Beiruti Lebanese variety. Audio tracks are included to support listening comprehension and pronunciation.