Levantine Arabic Courses: Welcome to Study Levantine Arabic School, where you can study the spoken Arabic of the Levant through flexible, practical, and personalized courses with experienced native Levantine Arabic teachers, online or in person.
Our courses are built for international students and Arabic learners of all ages, backgrounds, and levels. You might be starting from scratch, returning to Arabic after a break, or aiming for advanced, natural conversation. In each case, we help you find a course that fits your level, goals, timetable, and pace.
Levantine Arabic, also known as Shami, is the everyday language of Palestine, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon. You can study it as a whole or focus on the Palestinian, Jordanian, Syrian, or Lebanese variety. Every course centers on practical communication, so you learn the Arabic you need for real conversations, travel, family, work, volunteering, study, and cultural connection.
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Study Levantine Arabic Online or in Person
Online study lets you learn from anywhere in the world while working directly with an experienced native teacher. If you would rather learn in the region itself, you can also join our in-person programs in Hebron (Palestine), Amman (Jordan), and Damascus (Syria).
Your lessons can be shaped around:
- Your current Arabic level
- The Levantine variety you want to speak
- Your learning goals
- Your preferred schedule and available study time
- Your interests
- Your learning pace
- The lesson format that suits you best, online or in person
You can take one-to-one private lessons, join a small group, or commit to an intensive program. Whether you plan to study a few hours per week or follow a demanding schedule, your course can be adapted to your needs.
Course Levels
Our Levantine Arabic courses are organized by level, so you can start at the point that matches what you already know and where you want to go.
Beginner Levantine Arabic
Beginner Levantine Arabic Lessons are for students who are starting Arabic from zero or who have only a little experience.
You will cover greetings, everyday vocabulary, pronunciation, common expressions, basic grammar, and simple conversations. The aim is to get you speaking Levantine Arabic confidently from the very first weeks.
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Intermediate Levantine Arabic
Intermediate Levantine Arabic Lessons suit students who already have a basic foundation and want to sound more natural.
Lessons concentrate on conversation, listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and more demanding everyday situations. You will also get used to native-speed speech and learn to hold longer conversations.
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Advanced Levantine Arabic
Advanced Levantine Arabic Lessons are for learners with a strong foundation who want more fluency, accuracy, and ease.
Advanced lessons can include complex discussions, idiomatic expressions, storytelling, debate, professional communication, media, and other topics chosen around your interests and goals.
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Find the Right Course Format
There are several ways to study Levantine Arabic with us, online and in person. Pick the format that fits your goals and your schedule.
Private Levantine Arabic Classes
Private classes are one-to-one lessons with a native teacher.
Your teacher tailors every lesson to your level, interests, and aims. You can concentrate on conversation, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, travel Arabic, family communication, volunteering, professional Arabic, or anything else that matters to you.
Private classes work especially well for students who need a flexible timetable and a program built entirely around them.
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Group Levantine Arabic Courses
Group courses offer a lively, interactive way to learn Levantine Arabic alongside other students.
In a group, you practice conversation, listening, pronunciation, and everyday communication while interacting with fellow learners, either online or in a small class at one of our centers.
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Intensive Levantine Arabic Courses
Intensive courses are for students who want to spend more time on Arabic and progress faster.
An intensive program is a smart choice if you are preparing for travel, volunteering, work, study, professional communication, or a longer stay in Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, or another Arabic-speaking country. You can study intensively online or in person in Hebron, Amman, or Damascus.
We arrange the number of hours and the schedule around your needs and availability.
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Customized Levantine Arabic Programs
Customized programs are designed for students with specific objectives or professional and academic requirements.
A customized program can center on:
- Travel and everyday communication
- Volunteering
- Work and business
- Healthcare and medical communication
- Media and journalism
- University study and research
- Family and cultural communication
- Culture and daily life in the Levant
Your teacher builds lessons and materials around the topics that matter most to you.
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What You Will Learn
Practical communication is the core of every Levantine Arabic course we teach.
Depending on your level and course, lessons can cover:
- Levantine Arabic vocabulary
- Everyday phrases
- Speaking and conversation
- Listening comprehension
- Pronunciation
- Grammar and sentence structure
- Reading and writing
- Expressions typical of each Levantine variety
- Real-life dialogues and situations
- Cultural topics
- Traditions and daily life across the Levant
Your teacher adjusts the exact content to your level and goals.
One Dialect Family, Four Varieties
Levantine Arabic is made up of four closely related varieties: Palestinian, Jordanian, Syrian, and Lebanese. They share most of their grammar and a large part of their vocabulary, while differing in pronunciation, certain words, and everyday expressions.
You can study Levantine Arabic in general, which helps you communicate comfortably across the whole region, or focus on one variety if you have a particular country, community, or family in mind.
Our teachers come from across the Levant, so whichever path you choose, you learn from someone who speaks that Arabic natively. If you would like to study in the region, Palestinian Arabic is taught in person in Hebron, Jordanian Arabic in Amman, and Syrian Arabic in Damascus, with general Levantine Arabic available in Hebron and Damascus.
Levantine Arabic or Modern Standard Arabic?
Many learners ask whether they should start with Levantine Arabic or Modern Standard Arabic (MSA).
It depends on what you want to do with the language.
Levantine Arabic is what people speak every day in Palestine, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon. It is the right choice for conversation, travel, family life, volunteering, community work, and understanding spoken Arabic.
Modern Standard Arabic is the language of formal writing, news, academic work, and many official settings.
If your main goal is to talk with people in the Levant, spoken Levantine Arabic gives you the most practical skills. If you also need formal Arabic for academic, professional, or written purposes, MSA can be a useful addition.
Your teacher can help you decide on the best approach, and you can combine Levantine Arabic and MSA in one personalized program, online or in person in Hebron.
Levantine Arabic for Travel
A little Levantine Arabic before your trip goes a long way toward making everyday situations easier.
You can learn useful language for:
- Greetings and introductions
- Restaurants and cafés
- Shopping and markets
- Transportation
- Asking for directions
- Meeting local people
- Accommodation
- Casual conversations
Even basic Levantine Arabic can make daily interactions more comfortable and more rewarding. If you are already planning a stay in Palestine, Jordan, or Syria, you can also continue your lessons in person and practice what you learn every day.
Levantine Arabic for Volunteering and Community Work
If you are planning to volunteer or work with communities in the Levant, speaking the local Arabic helps you communicate more effectively with the people you meet.
Customized lessons can focus on the vocabulary and expressions you need for your placement, whether it involves community activities, education, children, healthcare, social work, or another field.
Levantine Arabic for Family and Cultural Connection
Many students learn Levantine Arabic because they have Palestinian, Jordanian, Syrian, or Lebanese family members, friends, or roots.
Our teachers help you build the language you need to talk with relatives and friends, understand everyday expressions, and take part in family conversations with more confidence.
Lessons can also include cultural topics and daily life in the Levant.
Flexible Lessons Online and in Person
Our students live in many different countries and time zones, and their schedules vary.
That is why our online Levantine Arabic courses come with flexible scheduling. You agree on your preferred days, times, and weekly hours with your teacher and set up a timetable that works for you.
If you prefer face-to-face learning, our in-person programs in Hebron, Amman, and Damascus run year-round and can be arranged around the dates of your stay.
You can study steadily each week or choose an intensive program, depending on your goals.
Experienced Native Levantine Arabic Teachers
Our teachers are native Arabic speakers who have worked extensively with international students and non-native learners.
They know the difficulties foreign learners face and adapt their teaching to different levels and learning styles.
Your teacher can help you strengthen your:
- Speaking
- Listening
- Pronunciation
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Conversation
- Reading and writing, where needed
Our goal is a supportive learning space where you feel comfortable practicing Arabic and grow more confident with every lesson.
Begin with a Free Trial Lesson
Not sure which course is the right one?
Book a free trial lesson and meet one of our teachers before you commit.
In the trial, you can talk about your level, your goals, your ideal schedule, and the topics you want to cover. Your teacher can also recommend the course format, the Levantine variety, and whether online or in-person study suits you best.
Book your free trial lesson and take your first step toward speaking Levantine Arabic.
Helpful Resources
Before you enroll, you may find these pages useful:
- FAQs: Answers to the questions students ask most often about our courses and lessons.
- Price List: An overview of our course and lesson options.
- Admission: Details on how to join our online and in-person Arabic courses.
- Book a Consultation: A chance to talk through your goals with our team and find a suitable program.
How to Get Started
Starting your Levantine Arabic course takes just a few steps:
- Get in touch and tell us about your Arabic level and goals.
- Share your preferred schedule and how many hours you would like to study.
- Pick your course format: online or in person, and private lessons, a group course, an intensive course, or a customized program.
- Meet your teacher in a free trial lesson.
- Confirm your course and begin learning Levantine Arabic.
We will help you choose an option that fits your level, goals, interests, and schedule.
Speak Levantine Arabic with Confidence
From complete beginners to advanced speakers, our Levantine Arabic courses are designed to help you communicate more confidently and more naturally.
Choose from beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels and from private, group, intensive, and customized formats, and study with experienced native teachers online wherever you live or in person in Hebron, Amman, or Damascus. Our aim is simple: to help you learn Levantine Arabic and use it in real life.
Start your Levantine Arabic journey today with Study Levantine Arabic School.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at:
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