Learn Levantine Arabic online or in person in a friendly, interactive group with experienced native Levantine Arabic teachers and classmates from around the world.
Our group courses welcome beginner, intermediate, and advanced learners who want to improve through regular conversation, listening practice, vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and real-life communication.
Maybe you want Levantine Arabic for travel, to connect with the people and cultures of Palestine, Jordan, Syria, or Lebanon, to prepare for volunteering, to talk with family, to use at work or university, or simply to feel more confident when you speak. Whatever the reason, a group course lets you learn and practice alongside others.
Study from home or join a small group at one of our centers in Hebron (Palestine), Amman (Jordan), or Damascus (Syria), and build your Arabic through structured lessons, interactive activities, and regular interaction with your teacher and classmates.
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Why Choose a Levantine Arabic Group Course?
Interactive Learning
Every lesson gives you chances to practice with your teacher and classmates. In a group, you hear different voices, ask questions, and use Arabic in real conversations.
Small, Supportive Groups
Our groups are kept small to create a friendly atmosphere where everyone can take part, practice, and get guidance from the teacher.
A Clear Structure
Follow a defined learning path that matches your level, from beginner through intermediate to advanced.
Practical Skills
Concentrate on the Arabic you need for everyday communication: speaking, listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and conversation.
Learning Together
Meet learners from different countries and backgrounds and practice Arabic as a group. Studying with others makes lessons more social, motivating, and fun.
Online, from Anywhere
Join your course from home or anywhere with an internet connection. Online group lessons let you study Levantine Arabic without traveling to the Levant.
In Person, in the Levant
Prefer a classroom? Our in-person programs bring small groups of students together in Hebron, Amman, and Damascus, so you can practice Arabic in class and then use it in everyday life.
Levantine Arabic and Its Varieties
Our group courses center on Levantine Arabic, also known as Shami.
Levantine Arabic
Levantine Arabic is the spoken Arabic of Palestine, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon. A general Levantine course gives you practical language that people across the whole region will understand.
Palestinian, Jordanian, Syrian, and Lebanese Arabic
Depending on the group’s needs and goals, a course can also focus on one of the four varieties. You learn the vocabulary, pronunciation, and everyday expressions typical of that country while building conversation skills you can use right away. In-person groups are available for Palestinian Arabic in Hebron, Jordanian Arabic in Amman, and Syrian Arabic in Damascus.
Whether you are interested in one variety or want to communicate comfortably across the Levant, our teachers help you develop practical spoken Arabic.
Levantine Arabic and Modern Standard Arabic
Our main focus is spoken Levantine Arabic. We also teach Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) for students who need formal Arabic for reading, writing, academic study, research, media, or professional communication.
Our Arabic courses include:
- Levantine Arabic / Shami (اللهجة الشامية)
- Palestinian Arabic (اللهجة الفلسطينية)
- Jordanian Arabic
- Syrian Arabic
- Lebanese Arabic
- Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) (العربية الفصحى الحديثة)
You can study Levantine Arabic as a whole, focus on one variety, or combine spoken Levantine Arabic with Modern Standard Arabic, depending on your goals.
Our teachers can also help you pick the right variety and approach based on your level, interests, travel plans, professional needs, and personal goals.
Course Structure and Study Hours
Our group courses offer regular practice while fitting around busy schedules.
Typical online course options include:
- Class length: 45 to 90 minutes per session
- Weekly study: Around 2 to 4 hours per week
- Steady practice: Regular lessons that help you make consistent progress
- Group learning: Small groups where everyone can take part
- Levels: Beginner, intermediate, and advanced
- Format: Live online lessons or in-person classes with an experienced Arabic teacher
In-person group programs in Hebron, Amman, and Damascus are more intensive and run year-round.
Schedules and group sizes can vary by course, level, and number of students.
Regular group lessons let you practice speaking and listening while you build your vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and conversation skills.
What Will You Learn?
The curriculum depends on your level and your group’s focus, but lessons can include:
- Levantine vocabulary and expressions
- Conversation in Levantine Arabic
- Everyday Arabic phrases
- Speaking practice
- Listening comprehension
- Pronunciation
- Grammar and sentence structure
- Reading and writing
- Practical vocabulary
- Questions and answers for common situations
- Cultural expressions from across the Levant
- Real-life dialogues and role-plays
As you progress, you move from simple conversations to more advanced discussions and practical communication.
Arabic for Travel, Work, Volunteering, and Everyday Life
A group course is especially helpful when you have a specific reason for learning Arabic.
Arabic for Travel
Get ready for your trip with useful Arabic for airports, transportation, restaurants, shopping, directions, hotels, greetings, and casual conversation.
If you are heading to Palestine, Jordan, Syria, or Lebanon, your lessons can focus on the Levantine Arabic you are most likely to need. If you are traveling to Palestine, Jordan, or Syria, you can also continue learning in a group once you arrive.
Arabic for Volunteering
If you are preparing to volunteer in the Levant or another Arabic-speaking region, group lessons help you build practical communication skills and feel more at ease with local communities.
You learn useful expressions for meeting people, asking questions, sharing information, joining community activities, and handling everyday situations.
Arabic for Work
Build Arabic vocabulary and communication skills for professional settings, workplace conversations, meetings, networking, and day-to-day exchanges with colleagues.
Arabic for Study and University
Strengthen your Arabic for university, academic study, research, or cultural exchange.
Students can focus on Modern Standard Arabic when formal Arabic is needed while also developing spoken Levantine Arabic for everyday communication.
Arabic for Family and Cultural Connection
Learn Levantine Arabic to talk with family members, follow everyday conversations, and connect more deeply with the cultures of the Levant.
Who Should Join?
Our Levantine Arabic Group Courses are a good fit for:
- Complete beginners
- Intermediate learners
- Advanced students looking for regular conversation practice
- Travelers preparing to visit the Levant or the wider Middle East
- Volunteers preparing for programs in the region
- Students and university learners
- Professionals who want to improve their Arabic
- People with family from Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, or elsewhere in the Arab world
- Learners interested in Levantine culture
- Anyone who wants to improve their speaking and listening
- Anyone who enjoys learning in a social, interactive setting
Group courses are generally suitable for teenagers and adults aged 16 and above, depending on the course.
Learn with Experienced Native Teachers
Our group courses are taught by experienced native Levantine Arabic teachers who work with international learners from many backgrounds.
Our teachers design interactive lessons that encourage you to speak, ask questions, practice with classmates, and grow in confidence.
Because our teachers come from across the Levant, they know the language, culture, pronunciation, and everyday expressions of the region firsthand.
They adapt activities and explanations to the group’s level and help everyone build practical communication skills through regular speaking and listening practice.
How to Join and Try a Free Lesson
Interested in a group course? Start by filling in our online application and telling us your Arabic level, goals, preferred schedule, whether you want to study online or in person, and the Arabic you want to learn.
You can then book a free Arabic trial lesson to meet your teacher, get a feel for the learning environment, and find out more about the course.
The trial lesson lets you see how our group classes work before you register for the full course.
Start Learning Arabic in a Group Today
Learning Arabic does not have to be something you do alone.
With our Levantine Arabic Group Courses, you learn with an experienced native teacher, practice with classmates, and develop practical Arabic through regular lessons, online or in person in Hebron, Amman, or Damascus.
Whether you want to start Levantine Arabic, improve the Arabic you already know, prepare for travel, volunteer in the region, talk with family, study Arabic, or feel more confident in everyday conversations, a group course gives you a structured and sociable way to learn.
Book a free trial lesson and take your first step toward speaking Levantine Arabic with confidence.
Contact Us
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