"As someone learning Levantine Arabic, how much time should I spend with my tutor or teacher compared to time spent with Arabic speaking friends?"

It all depends on what phase of learning you are in. In this tip for Arabic learners, Jenn gives a break down of where most of your time should be spent; during the beginning of your Arabic study, the vast majority of your time should be spent with a trained tutor (or, as we call them at Shababeek, "nurturer"). As you progress, your time spent with local people should increase. Learn some of the "whys" in this episode.