Language

In some parts of the Arab world, there are differences between the written and spoken forms of Arabic. The dialect of Levantine Arabic spoken in Lebanon is known as Lebanese colloquial Arabic. The majority of individuals in Lebanon are at least multilingual, with French or English as their second language, and the country has a high literacy rate.

Christian groups frequently speak French, but during the past 20 years, English has been even more widely used. However, Modern Standard Arabic, also known as al Fusha, is the only language used in the news media, literature, written documents, and official contexts throughout the Middle East. Thankfully, English and French are commonly spoken, making it simple for visitors to get around the city. The Armenian community, who mainly moved in after the 1915 genocide that caused Armenians to be dispersed all over the world, speaks Armenian, which is another language that is widely spoken in the area.