Held in the Levant countries as well as Germany, and taught by qualified local teachers, the program allows participants to experience the rich Levantine culture and politics of the region firsthand. The program is open to applicants of all ages, backgrounds, and nationalities, making it an excellent choice for students, recent graduates, and anyone seeking to enhance their Arabic skills in an immersive and supportive environment.
Mastering the Levantine dialect will help you travel with confidence to countries such as Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, or any region of the Middle East. The Excellence Center brings over 14 years of expertise in teaching Arabic to non-native speakers, making it the ideal place for this transformative learning experience.
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How Many Arabic Hours?
Taught by qualified teachers and professors, the program offers 20 hours of instruction per week, totaling 80 hours over the course of the month.
Students are encouraged to add an extra 2 hours daily after lessons to reinforce their learning, receive assistance with homework, and practice speaking Levantine Arabic.
When Do the 5 Levantine Immersion Arabic Programs Take Place?
The 5 Levantine Immersion Arabic Programs are offered year-round, providing flexibility for students to join at a time that suits their schedules. However, the programs are most active and vibrant during the summer and winter months, when the majority of participants choose to enroll. These peak seasons offer the richest experience, with more cultural activities, group excursions, and opportunities for language exchange, making them ideal times to immerse yourself fully in Levantine Arabic and local life.
Where Do the 5 Levantine Arabic Immersion Programs Take Place?
5 Levantine Immersion Arabic Programs in 2025/2026 will take place in Damascus, Amman, Halle (Germany), and Hebron (Palestine).
What Is Levantine Arabic?
Levantine Arabic, also known as Ammiyya (العامية) or the Shami dialect (اللهجة الشامية), is the Arabic dialect spoken in countries like Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine. It features distinct sounds, vocabulary, and grammar rules that set it apart from other Arabic dialects.
Why Learn Levantine Arabic?
As one of two dominant spoken dialects, Levantine Arabic has approximately 44 million native speakers worldwide. By learning this dialect, students will have many opportunities to engage with the people, politics, histories, and cultures of the Arabic-speaking world.
Whether motivated by travel, recreation, business, personal interest, family lineage, or simple curiosity, individuals studying Levantine Arabic will be able to connect with this diverse and influential region.
Through studying Levantine Arabic dialect, students will have the opportunity to interact with individuals and communities across Arabic-speaking countries and the Arab diaspora, including those situated in their own communities back home!
How Are Arabic Classes Conducted?
Our Levantine Arabic classes are conducted in a small group setting, with students of similar skill levels placed together in groups of up to 10 participants.
These classes are intensive, immersive Arabic courses that focus on speaking in small groups. Students work on group projects, go through the process of learning a new language together, and make new friends from the Levant and around the world!
What Is the Level of the Course?
1. Beginner Levantine Arabic
This level is for those who do not have any prior knowledge of the Arabic language and would like to start learning the alphabet.
The Beginner course will allow you to gain fundamental skills in reading and writing Arabic as well as understanding and engaging in simple, day-to-day conversations.
2. Intermediate Levantine Arabic
This Levantine course will introduce students to an immersive curriculum, where they will engage with local communities and communicate with native speakers to complete everyday tasks. For example, students may be instructed to purchase items from an Arabic market, order from a restaurant, discuss preferences about a particular topic, or engage in other colloquial activities.
In class, Arabic Students will also be introduced to subjects such as culture, art, and politics, and will learn the vocabulary needed to speak about them with confidence.
Applicants Eligibility Requirements
Available to anyone between the ages of 16 – 75 (Exceptions made upon special request with the Center’s director)
Available to all nationalities, religions, sexual orientations, and beliefs
Interest in learning about other cultures
List of 5 Levantine Immersion Arabic Programs in 2025/2026
1. Study Levantine Arabic Immersion Program in Jordan
Our Intensive Levantine Arabic Program in Amman, Jordan, is designed to accelerate your language learning through full cultural and linguistic immersion. We offer year-round courses in Jordanian and Levantine Colloquial Arabic (Ammiyya), as well as Modern Standard Arabic (MSA).
You can start the Intensive Jordanian Arabic Program at any time, and it will be tailored to reflect language ability, learning goals, and learning preferences. The classes you take will enable you to enhance your Arabic skills through a range of study options. Daily interaction with local Jordanians and fellow students will also give you valuable opportunities to practice and reinforce what you learn in class.
2. Study Levantine Arabic Immersion Program in Syria
The Levantine Intensive Arabic Program in Damascus, Syria (2025) provides an excellent opportunity for those interested in intensive Levantine Arabic or Ammiyya Arabic courses (اللهجة الشامية او العامية), as spoken across a variety of Middle Eastern regions including the West Bank, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Israel, and the broader Middle East.
Recognized as one of the leading Arabic language schools in the world, we are dedicated to offering high-quality Arabic learning experiences that allow you to immerse yourself in the region’s language and rich culture.
3. Study Levantine Arabic Immersion Program in Palestine
Study Levantine Arabic Immersion Program in Palestine: The Levantine Colloquial Arabic program in Palestine, also known as the Shami or Ammiya dialect program, offers a unique opportunity for individuals looking to improve their spoken Arabic skills by learning the Levantine dialect (Shami Arabic). With options for both intensive and non-intensive tracks, this program enables you to enhance your language abilities while also providing an immersive experience of the rich culture and history of the Levant region.
4. Study Levantine Arabic Immersion Program in Germany
By choosing to take part in the Levantine Arabic Immersion program in Germany with our organization in Halle, students can explore the language and culture of a diverse Arabic diaspora. Engage in Germany is a unique place where the German and Arabic languages and cultures converge. Many refugees, migrants, and asylum-seekers live in Halle, creating a blend of cultures demonstrating the utility of the Arabic language outside the Middle East and North Africa.
Our intensive Arabic language courses last from 1 to 13 weeks and are offered year-round (spring, summer, fall, and winter). In addition, Engage in Germany’s intensive Arabic language courses cover a wide range of dialects, including Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), Classical Arabic, Palestinian Colloquial Arabic, Colloquial Levantine Arabic (Shami Arabic), as well as Ammiya Arabic. Engage in Germany also offers each Arabic dialect at varying levels of course difficulty. These include not just first-time learners, but beginners, intermediate, and advanced classes.
5. Levantine Summer Arabic Programs
Summer Intensive Arabic Program 2025: The Summer Intensive Arabic Program 2025 is perfect for anyone seeking a summer Arabic study abroad experience in the West Bank, Palestine, Israel, or the wider Middle East. Students will be fully immersed in Palestinian culture, politics, and daily life through tours of refugee camps and nearby communities.
They will also gain insight into the current human rights situation faced by Palestinian refugees. The curriculum includes visits to several Palestinian universities, Bedouin regions, and local communities, offering a well-rounded and enriching experience.
Reviews and Community Awards
The Excellence Center/Engage in Palestine has proudly received several Community Awards and been recognized as the Best Arabic Language School overseas, the top program for studying Levantine Arabic abroad during summer, and the leading provider of volunteer and internship opportunities abroad in 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
If you are interested in participating in one of the 5 Levantine Arabic Immersion Programs, please email us at Info@ecpalestine.org.
When you are ready to apply, write “5 Levantine Arabic Immersion Programs” in the subject line of your email. We will reply with an application form for you to fill out and return to begin the onboarding process. We hope to hear from you soon!
Summary
We offer five Levantine Arabic immersion programs, providing participants the opportunity to learn the Levantine dialect (Shami or Ammiyya) while immersing themselves in Levantine culture, history, and politics.
These programs are open to individuals of all ages and backgrounds from around the world. Participants will receive 20 hours of instruction per week (for a total of 80 hours) from qualified teachers and professors. There is also the option to add an extra 2 hours daily for practice, homework assistance, and skill reinforcement. This program is ideal for students, recent graduates, and anyone preparing to travel to the Levant region, including Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine, as well as Europe.
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