June 29, 2010

Most Lebanese speaks French, English and Arabic.

The number of Lebanese young people who do not master the Arabic language is increasing, although born and raised in the countries in the Middle East region.

Teachers welcomed the government’s campaign to save the Arabic in Lebanon, called “You speak from the East and he answered from the West.”

“The campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance to maintain the national official language of Lebanon,” said Amal Mansour, spokesman for the Ministry of Culture of Lebanon.
“We are encouraged to learn foreign languages, but did not leave the mother tongue.”

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It’s heartbreaking none of our younger generation who can speak Arabic well. Arabic is the official language of the Lebanese, but the English and French is widely spoken. Most Lebanese speak French – as a French colony and the younger generation switch to using English. (more…)