Introduction to intensive Arabic courses in the Middle East: Arabic is a fantastically rich language stretching back centuries, tied together with a unique culture and history. For a number of reasons, be it culture, business, study, relatives or pure enjoyment, Arabic is a rewarding language to study.

Why taking a course in the Middle East is better than your home country

Of course, it is very possible to take an intensive Arabic immersion course in your home country, but it is much more preferable to do it in the Middle East. You will be exposed to full immersion experience, meeting locals who speak the language wherever you go and seeing Arabic written on menus, shop signs and the like. Additionally, this option will allow you to make Arabic speaking friends to continue your language practice long after you’ve left the Middle East.

What kind of Arabic should I learn?

Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and the Levantine Spoken Arabic are the best forms of Arabic for Arabic language learners to start with. It is the most widely spoken form of Arabic and will likely be the form of Arabic that will be heard abroad. Here you may find the list of best forms of learning Arabic and intensive courses

  • Intensive Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)
  • Fusha/Classical Arabic intensive courses
  • Colloquial Palestinian Arabic courses
  • Levantine or Shami Arabic intensive courses
  • Mixed Arabic (MSA, Shami Arabi or Classical Arabic)

Intensive Arabic courses in North Africa

North Africa can be a really interesting choice to study intensive immersion Arabic, given the rich history which mixes Arab, Berber, French and many other influences. There are some amazing historical sites, especially in Tunis where you can find the remains of ancient Carthage.

The only problem is that the dialect spoken in North Africa is not easily understood by other Arabic speakers, so you may have trouble transferring your Arabic skills to different regions.

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Intensive Arabic courses in the Gulf States

The Gulf Region speaks a dialect of Arabic known as Khaliji (there are other dialects present too but this is the most popular). Learning intensive Arabic here can be a good option if you are interested in business or professional Arabic as the Gulf is a rich area, with many lucrative jobs.

If you can speak the dialect along with formal fussha (i.e. Modern Standard) Arabic, you will be well placed to secure a well-paid job in this interesting area.

Intensive Arabic in the Levantine region

The best place for most people to study intensive Arabic courses though is in the Levantine region – that is to say Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, and Jordan. This is the most widely recognizable dialect of the language with most Arabic speakers worldwide being able to understand the Shami Arabic dialect.

The fact that this is a really fascinating part of the Middle East with its own unique culture, people and history is simply an added bonus!

What type of organization should I take a course in?               

When looking for an organization, be sure to do your research fully before signing on to a program. Make sure to choose an organization with good reviews and testimonials from former students as you want to make sure that it is a trustworthy organization and that the experience you are promised online is what you find in reality.

This is especially true given you will likely be investing a significant portion of time and money into your intensive Arabic program with any given organization.

Intensive Arabic courses in Hebron, Palestine

 The Excellence Center in Hebron, Palestine in the main heart of the Middle East runs intensive Arabic courses ranging from one week up to three months in length. You will be assigned a dedicated Arabic tutor for up to five hours of tuition every single day.

You will also have the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the language and culture of Palestine. This is a great opportunity to interact with native speakers and see how the language is spoken in real life (rather than the abstract language of the classroom). You can take courses in Fussha (i.e. the Modern Standard Arabic) or the dialect, depending on your needs.

Benefits of the intensive Arabic courses in Palestine

One of the other benefits of the intensive Arabic courses in Palestine which is in the main heart of the Middle East at the Excellence Center:

  • The opportunity to make friends with native Arabic speakers. Quite aside from the lots of fun you can have with the locals here, actually beginning to make friends with the Palestinian people in Hebron will help you in your language learning.
  • They will more than willing to practice your Arabic with you and correct any mistakes. Even better, they may well become longer-term friends even after you’ve left the region and will be able to continue your Arabic tuition via Whatsapp and Facebook Messenger, practicing your reading and writing and speaking
  • The Excellence Center is situated in the heart of Hebron, on the front line of Occupation, where the Israelis have occupied part of the city and build settlements in the surrounding countryside.
  • The Arabic intensive program tends to attract people with a keen internationalist sense, who generally are deeply interested in the Israel Palestine issue. The city is safe, with any outbreaks of violence highly localized to certain areas, and as a foreigner, easy to avoid if you so choose.
  • The Excellence Center provides accommodation and some of your meals as standard included in your program. Your commitments will also be balanced with free time to allow you to explore the rest of the West Bank.
  • The Excellence Center constantly organizes culture exchanges and visits to the local sites like the Ibrahimi Mosque and the Old City of Hebron. It’s a great chance to dive into Palestinian culture first hand and get a real feel for the place.
  • The center will support you with the whole process of entering the country, which can sometimes be daunting, and ensure you get your visa approved to study Arabic in Hebron.

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