Study Arabic in the West Bank: is not only about the Arabic courses you’ll be taking, but it’s also an experience, and one you won’t forget. Not only do you get to learn a spoken dialect of Arabic, one widely understood throughout the Arab world, but you get to practice it every day when you leave the classroom.
Learn more about the culture in the West Bank
In addition to this, you’ll get the opportunity to learn more about the culture here in the West Bank, something important to learning any language, but something which is imperative to learning.
Finally, for someone learning Arabic in the West Bank, the desire is usually rooted in an interest in the region. Coming to West Bank, Palestine to study the Arabic language helps satiate these multiple desires, giving you a taste of not only the rich Arab language and the culture surrounding it but also the issues facing Palestinians in their daily lives.
Learning the Palestinian dialect
You may or may not realize that there are two different types of Arabic depending on your level, both formal and informal. Formal Arabic is used when reading or listening to the news in Arabic. Informal on the other hand is what you learn to converse with native Arabic speakers.
The best part about learning the Palestinian dialect (Levantine Arabic) is that it’s so similar to Jordanian, Lebanese, and Syrian dialects meaning that other than a few nuances you will be able to understand them and they you. In the end, the best place to study spoken Arabic is in the region, especially because it entails a culture very conducive to practicing it.
Culture of warmth and hospitality
This is because it is a culture of warmth and hospitality. It’s difficult to walk down the street without someone stopping you to try and get to know you, help you, or ask about what you’re doing in Palestine. This makes learning the language much easier whether you’re staying with a host family or on your own because you can always find someone to speak with, someone to practice the Arabic language with.
Also, don’t worry if you haven’t got any Arabic background because immersion is the best way to learn quickly, and if you ever find yourself lost or in trouble someone will always show up to help you. This could mean an elderly man taking you by the hand to help you hail a cab, or someone walking you halfway across town to his cousin’s shop helping you find what you’re looking for.
The conflict between Israel and Palestine
In addition to learning about Palestinian culture, you will learn about their everyday struggle under the occupation firsthand. This is likely important to many of you who are studying Arabic out of an interest in the Middle East. A region where one of the largest problems facing it happens to be the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
This is a conflict which you can only really begin to understand with firsthand, on the ground experience. While there is so much information about it coming out of governments, media, and research it’s difficult to really get a grasp of it unless you spend time here in Palestine.
Learning a spoken dialect and the Palestinian culture
When studying the Arabic language in the West Bank you need to study the culture as well, otherwise, you’ll be missing out on some of its key components. This is especially important in Arabic, specifically the Palestinian dialect because the culture here is so conducive to learning it.
Being here will also set a fire within you, driving you to learn the language because after speaking to Palestinians and realizing just how helpful and friendly they are, in addition to the situation they find themselves in, you will want to be able to speak with them in their native tongue.
While learning standard Arabic is important, learning a spoken dialect is much more rewarding and Palestine is the best place to do it if you want to embrace the culture surrounding it.
Study Arabic in the West Bank Programs
- Study Arabic in the West Bank intensive program
Study Arabic in the West Bank intensive program: The Excellence Center (EC) in Palestine provides Arabic Language courses for internationals who would like to come and live the daily life of Palestinian in the city of Hebron, Palestine. Our programs are suitable for all levels of Arabic language learners. Students can choose regional or standards (Classical) Arabic according to their needs.
- individual Arabic Lessons in the West Bank
Individual Arabic Lessons in the West Bank (1-12 Weeks) The Excellence Center invites you to study Arabic on a one-to-one basis with an Excellence Center Arabic teacher.
As an Arabic student, you will have the opportunity to customize your Arabic course according to your needs and wishes. Our teachers will prepare a curriculum to meet your needs, whether your wish is to study Palestinian spoken Arabic, or Classical/Standard Arabic.
The Excellence Center (EC) provides Arabic language classes online via Skype or Whatsapp. Our programs are suitable for all levels of Arabic language learners. Students can choose to learn regional (Palestinian or Shami dialect) or Standard (Classical) Arabic according to their needs. Books and materials are provided online. Courses are all one-on-one, teacher, and student, classes.
Students will first complete a placement test by which the appropriate Arabic language learning level will be determined. The initial class is a free-of-charge trial; if the student is satisfied, the participant then registers and pays the course fees.
Levels and Duration
Students with previous knowledge of Arabic are expected to take a placement test after their application to assessing their level of Arabic. Students with no knowledge of Arabic will take a starter Arabic course. The Arabic Intensive Program mainly concentrates on speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills
Information on the Study Arabic in the West Bank :
| 1. | Place of Arabic course | Hebron, Palestine |
| 1. | Course duration | 1 Week – 3 months |
| 2. | Hours per week | 20 hours 80 hours a month |
| 3. | Average Arabic students per class | 1-3 students |
| 5. | Participants | People aged between 18-75 |
| 6. | Days of the week | Sunday-Thursday |
| 7. | Levels | 6 levels (starters to advanced) |
| 8. | Period | Morning (9:00-12:30) |
| 9. | Choice of learning | Modern Standard Arabic The Palestinian dialect Shami dialect or Levantine Arabic |
| 10. | Accommodation | Host Family Male dorm Private (Additional fee) |
When the Arabic Courses Take Place
You have the choice between studying Arabic in the West Bank in our Palestine Intensive Program which takes place on the 1st day of each month. You have the choice to participate in any of these dates. The second program is offered year round on an individual basis (Arabic Individual Courses in Palestine)
How to fly to Palestine?
The easiest way to get to the Excellence Center in Hebron, Palestine is to fly to Ben Gurion in Tel Aviv Airport (Israel). It takes about two and a half hours from the airport to the Excellence Center in Hebron via shared Taxi.
You can also fly to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan and then cross to Palestine, but it takes more time and is more expensive.
Traveling to and from Hebron
You may find all the needed information here about how to get to Hebron.
Visa to enter the West Bank
Upon your arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, Israel, you will be granted a tourist visa valid for 90 days. There is no need to obtain a visa ahead of time.
Application Deadline
Please submit your application via email at least one weekto the starting date of the Arabic Intensive Program or individual Arabic courses
Additional information
Please click here (Frequently Asked Questions )to find more information regarding accommodation, visa, and the application process, etc. To watch a short film about studying Arabic at our center in Palestine, please click here.
Find Us Online
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact at Rafat@excellencenter.org
Whatsapp:+972599479880
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Thank you very much. We would be happy to have you in Palestine!
