Intensive Summer Palestinian Arabic Program 2025 is an excellent opportunity for those wishing to learn the colloquial Palestinian dialect of Arabic (Ammiya), connect with the wider Palestinian diaspora, and immerse themselves in the diverse culture of Palestine and the greater Levant.
This Ammiya Arabic immersion program is perfect for individuals seeking to explore the region’s rich history and culture, gain deeper insights into Palestine’s contemporary situation, and build meaningful relationships.
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When?
Our Summer Palestinian Arabic Program 2025 is a four-week course from August 3rd to August 17th, 2025. Whether you are looking for a short, intensive Arabic course in areas such as Ramallah, Bethlehem, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, the West Bank, or Israel or are interested in a comprehensive cultural experience, we are here to accommodate your needs. You can choose the timing and level of study based on your language proficiency, learning preferences, and any other personal needs.
Where Does Intensive Summer Palestinian Arabic Program 2025 Take Place?
The Summer Palestinian Arabic Program 2025 will be hosted in Hebron at the Excellence Center/Engage in Palestine facility, which is conveniently located just 30 kilometers from Jerusalem.
During the summer Palestinian Arabic Program 2025, you can travel independently and discover unique tourist attractions from a local perspective. Visit places like Bethlehem, Ramallah, Nablus, Hebron, Tulkarm, Qalqilyah, Jenin, and the Dead Sea in Jericho.
Furthermore, weekends in Israel offer the chance to explore renowned historical cities such as Jericho, Jerusalem, Akko, Tel Aviv, the Dead Sea, Eilat, Tiberias, Nazareth, Be’er Sheva, Ashdod, and Masada. Venture to Jordan to visit ancient sites in Petra, Amman, Wadi Rum, Irbid, and Aqaba, expanding your experiences in the Middle East!
Weekly Arabic Hours
The Excellence Center in Palestine offers its Intensive Summer Palestinian Arabic Program 2025 at four levels: Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced. Students will receive 20 hours of Arabic per week, totaling 80 hours for the entire summer program.
We also encourage students to book 2 hours of private lessons daily to assist with homework, practice Palestinian Arabic, and apply what they learn in the classroom.
What is Palestinian Arabic?
Palestinian Arabic is a colloquial Arabic dialect native to Palestine and the wider Palestinian diaspora. With approximately 13 million native Palestinian speakers worldwide, it is one of the most widely spoken and recognizable dialects of Arabic.
Palestinian Arabic is a subdialect of Levantine Arabic, the colloquial variant of Arabic spoken throughout the Levant. This region is located in the Eastern Mediterranean region of the Middle East and includes Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Palestine, though broader definitions may also include Cyprus, Turkey, Egypt, and a small portion of Iraq. The population of the Levant totals about 44.5 million people, with a rich diversity of cultures and ethnicities to be found throughout the region.
Palestinian Dialectal Variants
Palestinian Arabic, although a subdialect of Levantine Arabic (Ammiya), can vary between villages. Further variations originate from the rural Fellahi, Bedouin, and Madani tribes.
Despite these many variants and subdialects, Palestinian Arabic remains recognizable throughout Arabic-speaking countries and the Arab diaspora.
Overview of the Intensive Summer Palestinian Arabic Program 2025
| Program | Intensive Summer Palestinian Arabic Program 2025 |
| Place of Program | Hebron, Palestine |
| Program Fees | 799 Euro |
| Age | Above 16 years of age |
| Background in Arabic: | None required |
| Duration | 4 weeks |
| Teaching Hours | 80 Hours |
| One Teaching Hour | 45 Min |
| Average Class Size | Groups of 10 Students |
| Class periods | Mornings (8:30 – 12:30) Afternoons (12:30 – 16:00) |
| Starting Date | 3rd August 2025 |
| Ending Date | 17th of August 2025 |
| Application Deadline | 30th of June 2025 |
| Days off | Two days (Saturdays and Sundays) |
| Educational Degree | Not required |
| University Credit | Available |
Why Learn Palestinian Arabic?
Palestine’s culture is rich and diverse due to its long history, geographical position, and religious significance. It lies at a crossroads between Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Mediterranean and has played host to at least five major empires. Because of its significance in one of the most influential regions in the world, Palestinian Arabic is widely spoken and understood.
Palestinian Arabic encompasses Syrian, Jordanian, and Lebanese dialects and closely resembles Modern Standard Arabic—the standard form for writing and official purposes. This makes it an ideal dialect for those wishing to study written Arabic or use Arabic in professional settings. Learning Palestinian Arabic is an excellent way to gain a foothold in the Arabic-speaking world.
Benefits of Learning Palestinian Arabic
- To gain access to one of the most widely spoken and understood Arabic dialects
- To simplify communication while traveling throughout the Levant
- To learn about Palestine’s diverse history and culture through language
What Do You Get From the Excellence Center in Palestine?
Your Summer Palestinian Arabic Program 2025 includes:
- Assistance from well-qualified, attentive Arabic teachers with excellent educational backgrounds
- All books and learning material
- Palestinian hospitality and a pleasant atmosphere
- Breakfast with other students, interns, volunteers, and staff members six days a week
- The opportunity to live in one of the most politically divisive regions in the Middle East
- The opportunity to visit unique tourist attractions from a native perspective, including Bethlehem, Ramallah, Nablus, Hebron, Tulkarm, Qalqilyah, Jenin, and the Dead Sea near Jericho
- Access to nearby cities such as Akko, Herzliya, Beersheva, Eilat, Tiberias, Netanya, Safed, Haifa, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Masada, Amman, Aqaba, Wadi Rum, and Nazareth
- Visits to various sites in the city of Hebron (including refugee camps, the old town, and different factories)
- Support before departure and during your time in Palestine
- Accommodation with a Palestinian host family or in a shared apartment
- A certificate upon completion
As an international student learning Arabic in Palestine, you will also have the opportunity to meet Palestinian school and university students, members of the Hebron community, and local organisations.
Great Reviews and Community Awards
The Excellence Center/Engage in Palestine has proudly earned several Community Awards, was recognized as the Best Arabic Language School overseas, the Best Provider of summer Palestinian Arabic programs, and the Top Provider of Volunteer and Internship Opportunities Abroad for the years 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
- +850 Reviews and ratings (95%) on Gooverseas.com
- Reviews and ratings (91%) on Goabroad.com
- Participants’ video testimonials
Our summer Palestinian Colloquial Arabic Course Levels on Offer
1. Beginner Palestinian Colloquial Arabic
The Beginners Palestinian Colloquial Arabic course is designed for students with no previous Arabic language experience of any kind. This course will introduce students to basic concepts such as the Arabic alphabet, writing systems, fundamentals of grammar, phonetics, vocabulary, and common colloquial phrases. The Beginners course will create a strong linguistic foundation from which students can leap into the diverse, complex, and ever-expanding world of spoken Palestinian Arabic.
2. Elementary Palestinian Colloquial Arabic
This Palestinian Colloquial Arabic course continues where the previous course left off, building on the student’s foundational Arabic language knowledge. It introduces new vocabulary and slightly more complex grammatical rules into the curriculum, as well as regular reading, writing, and speaking exercises.
Upon completing this course, students will be able to converse, read, and write about elementary subjects such as shopping, asking for directions, and expressing preferences. The elementary course is also a good choice for those who have previously studied Arabic at a beginner’s level but want to learn the Palestinian dialect specifically.
3. Intermediate Palestinian Colloquial Arabic
The Palestinian Colloquial Arabic intermediate course will introduce students to a more immersive curriculum than the previous levels. This will entail venturing into the Palestinian community of Hebron to communicate with native speakers and complete everyday tasks. Students, for example, may be instructed to purchase items from a Palestinian market, order from a restaurant, discuss preferences on a certain topic, and engage in other activities.
Students will also be introduced to subjects that touch upon specific issues such as culture, art, and politics, and will learn the vocabulary needed to converse about these topics in a concise and well-informed manner.
4. Advanced Palestinian Colloquial Arabic
This Palestinian Colloquial Arabic course will combine elements of all the previous course curriculums, maintaining the immersive nature of the intermediate level while expanding into more complex reading, writing and spoken materials. Additionally, students will conduct research in the community of Hebron on various subjects.
When all these methods and materials are combined, students will be able to establish a firm understanding of and grammatical competency in Palestinian Arabic. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to articulate their thoughts and opinions on complex matters such as politics, history, the environment, and the arts of Palestine.
Which Course is for Me?
If you are having difficulty deciding on which course to enroll in, the Excellence Center in Palestine offers a free placement test to evaluate students’ Arabic language skills in 4 crucial areas: speaking, reading, writing, and listening.
We are happy to consult with you if you have any questions regarding course levels or intensities. Our contact information, along with our address on Facebook and other social media platforms, can be found at the bottom of this page.
Qualified Teachers
The Excellence Center in Palestine prides itself on its faculty and Palestinian staff, all native Palestinian Arabic speakers. The center has built a strong reputation with over 14 years of experience teaching Palestinian Arabic since its establishment in 2011.
Many of our Palestinian teachers hold degrees in related fields, such as teaching Arabic to non-native speakers, teaching Arabic as a second language, Arabic cultural studies, Arabic Literary Studies, and more.
Enjoy Small Class Sizes
Participation in lively class conversations is essential to summer intensive Palestinian Arabic language courses. The Excellence Center in Palestine’s intensive Palestinian Arabic courses employ a communicative approach and limit class size to 5-10 students, leaving ample opportunity for discussion and inclusive participation and for receiving individual attention from Arabic teachers.
Placement Test
To provide tailored instruction, students with prior knowledge of Arabic are required to complete a placement test after submitting their application. This test helps assess their proficiency level in Palestinian Arabic.
Which Course Should I Enroll in?
Our free placement test will evaluate your skills in 4 crucial areas: speaking, reading, writing, and listening.
Furthermore, we will consult you if you have questions about course levels or intensity.
Summary
Suppose you’re looking to learn spoken Palestinian Arabic in the summer of 2025, deepen your understanding of Palestinian history and culture, and experience life in a vibrant, bustling city in Palestine. In that case, the Study Palestinian Arabic immersion program is perfect for you!
This summer, the Palestinian Ammiya Arabic program 2025 promises to be a transformative and enriching experience for all who pursue it, as you will have the opportunity to formally study Ammiya Arabic while living with a Palestinian host family.
Whether your reason for traveling is business, recreation, education, language enhancement, tourism, cultural enrichment, ancestral heritage, or just out of sheer curiosity, exploring Palestine with The Excellence Center in Palestine promises to be one of the most rewarding adventures of your life.
How to Apply
If you want to participate in our Study Palestinian Arabic Immersion Program, please email us at Rafat@excellencenter.org We aim to respond to your initial inquiry within 1 business day.
Please write: “Intensive Summer Palestinian Arabic Program 2025” in your email’s subject line, and we will reply with an application form attached. Please fill this out and return it to us to begin the process.
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