Study Shami Arabic Online Program: This Levantine program offers a valuable opportunity for anyone interested in learning Shami Arabic (also known as Ammiya or Colloquial Arabic), a dialect that is becoming increasingly relevant and essential. Participants will have the chance to study and practice with other students through Volunteer in Palestine.
Shami Arabic is spoken by nearly 42 million people across four Arab countries: Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria.
Shami (Levantine) is the most easily understandable dialect for people spanning the MENA region (including countries of the Gulf and Arab countries in the northernmost areas of the African continent, such as Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, and Libya) and it is the closest dialect to the Modern Standard Arabic. This high level of applicability will enable you to communicate with a large audience of people in the Arab world by learning the Shami dialect.
Learn Shami (Levantine) Arabic Online Program presents an optimal opportunity for acquiring Arabic skills by providing you with all the learning materials you will need and pairing you with our experienced and highly qualified teachers. The Learn Shami (Levantine) Arabic Online Program is open to students, English native and native speakers, graduates, professionals, researchers, and retired people.
Levantine Arabic for Beginners to Intermediate Learners
This Ammiya (Colloquial Arabic) online course is designed for beginners to Intermediate Levantine Arabic and will teach them to apply the language within a limited range of everyday situations using the four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Students will learn to express themselves at a basic level of communicative interaction. They will also be introduced to the essentials of the Arabic writing system and learn to read and write basic words and sentences.
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Study Shami Arabic Online for 2025/2026!
Volunteer In Palestine is excited to announce the opportunity to study Shami Arabic (Levantine Arabic) online for the 2025/2026 academic year! Our online courses are designed for all levels—whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to improve your existing skills. Learn at your own pace with expert instructors focusing on conversation, grammar, pronunciation, and cultural insights.
Experience the richness of the Levantine dialect, including Syrian, Lebanese, Jordanian, and Palestinian Arabic, from the comfort of your own home.
Online Arabic Courses for Children and Young People
Additionally, we also provide online Levantine and Palestinian Arabic courses for children and young people who are 10 to 16 years old. Perfect for those who are eager to learn about Arabic language and culture, these elementary classes differ from adult learning in content as well as teaching method, e.g. image recognition and games play a huge role as well as the ability to access children’s Arabic digital media including TV shows, books and articles on a wide range of subjects.
Our online Arabic courses are an excellent way to introduce children to an authentic Arabic experience from the comfort of home. Specially designed for children in a virtual format, the course includes all picture books, articles on various subjects and digital media. So if you are looking to introduce your child to the Arabic-speaking world, enroll them in our Arabic Online Program to begin their language journey!
Our Wide Experience in Education and Teaching Online
We have been working in the field of education SINCE 2011, and we have been developing many educational programs and online Arabic courses throughout these years.
We use the most sophisticated teaching methods we develop and enhance year after year with the experience and qualifications of our teachers, interns, and volunteers.
Curriculum Used in the Course
The book we use in this course is called “اللهجة الشامية” – Shami dialect. This book offers a user-friendly approach with a thorough exploration of the language. It provides its learners with practical and essential skills required to engage in fluid communication in Levantine Arabic in a wide range of day-to-day situations.
Through real conversations, grammar explanations, vocabulary building, and intensive practice and review, this book will not only provide you with Arabic speaking skills, but it will also increase your knowledge of the Arabic culture that is so inextricably blended with the language itself.
- Learning units that contain different daily topics
- Explain the grammar to easily understand and memorize its rules
- Learn basic skills such as listening, writing, reading, and speaking
- Tips to help you learn the language easily and in a short time
- You will learn about the culture of the Levant and the most prominent customs and social events
- Develop your listening skills by listening to different conversations
- Exams, homework, and exercises to help you evaluate your educational performance and track your progression in proficiency
The Benefits of the Study Shami Arabic Online Course
- Will help you learn Shami (Levantine) Arabic using the most progressive learning methods.
- Learn online, offering a more frugal and widely viable option to those unable to make a trip to the Middle East.
- The first online lesson is free, allowing you to later decide if you want to continue with the course.
- Will be organized to best fit your schedule.
- The Ammiya (Colloquial Arabic) online course is very flexible, allowing you to decide the hours, days, and overall length of the course.
- Can be performed individually or as a group of 1-3 students.
- The Arabic course will enable you to engage in conversation with other students around the world to practice the material, promoting invaluable global enrichment.
What Levels of Shami (Levantine) Arabic are Available?
Volunteer in Palestine Online Program offers Shami (Levantine) Arabic online courses for all levels, from Starter Level to Advanced, and everything in between.
Starter Course
This level will teach the student to understand and use basic everyday expressions and phrases that are designed to meet specific needs. At the course’s conclusion, the student will be able to introduce him or herself, he/she will be able to ask and answer questions asking for personal details, such as where he or she lives, the people he or she knows, and the things he or she owns. The student will also be able to slowly and converse in basic conversation.
Beginner Course
After this course, the student will be able to understand frequently used phrases that are related to personal and family background, shopping, local geography and directions, and employment. He or she will be able to converse in routine topics and will be able to describe in simple terms his or her character, the environment, and issues concerning immediate needs.
Intermediate Course
After this level, the student will be able to understand familiar issues relating to work, recreation, school, and daily travel, as well as be able to deal with more complicated situations likely to arise during travel. The student will be able to write simple text on familiar or personal topics, and he or she will be able to describe experiences, events, dreams, hopes, and aspirations and briefly give reasons and interpretations of opinions and plans.
Advanced Course
At this advanced level, the student will be able to understand the main ideas of complex texts, both in specific topics and in the abstract, including topics within specialized areas. After this stage, the student will be able to interact with a degree of spontaneity and fluency that makes regular interaction with native speakers nearly completely fluid from each side. The student will be able to produce clear and detailed texts on a wide range of subjects. He or she will be able to explain his or her point of view on a complex social or political topic and describe the pros and cons of the issue.
Take a Free Arabic Lesson Online
Shami (Levantine) Arabic Online students will first complete a placement test that will determine the appropriate Arabic language level. The initial class is a free-of-charge trial; if the student is satisfied, the participant then registers and pays the course fees.
Information on the Online Arabic Language Courses:
| Platform of online course | (Skype, Facebook, Zoom, or WhatsApp. etc) |
| Course duration | 10-100 Hours (Student’s choice) |
| Hours per week | 2-4 (Flexible) |
| One teaching hour | 45 Minutes |
| Cost of 10 hour | You can check the fees here |
| Average students per class | Students will get it as a PDF |
| Participants | People aged between 12-75 |
| Days of the week | Saturday-Friday |
| Levels | 6 levels (starters to advanced) |
| Time of classes | Flexible (Students and teachers decide it) |
| Choice of learning | Shami dialect (Levantine Arabic) Ammiya or Colloquial Arabic |
| University Credit | Available |
| Arabic books | Students will get it as PDF |
Do I Need to Take an Arabic Placement Test?
- Arabic students with previous knowledge of Arabic are expected to take a placement test after registration in the course, to assess their language level.
- Students with no knowledge of Arabic will take a starter-level course. The Study Shami (Levantine) Online lessons mainly concentrate on speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills.
Who Teaches the Shami (Levantine) Online Courses?
Volunteer in Palestine offers an eager staff of teachers who are fluent in Arabic and English. Our teachers have university degrees in the field of Arabic language literature and its teaching methods from different universities around the world. The teachers are skilled and experienced in teaching Arabic as a second language.
For Whom is the Program Suitable?
In general, the Learn Shami (Levantine) Arabic Online Program is suitable for:
- Applicants between the ages of 12 and 75 years from any country in the world
- Students who want to learn or improve their conversational Shami dialect
- People who are interested in immersing themselves in the culture of the Levant
- Those who want to work as a social worker or as a volunteer in NGOs who work with refugees in or from the region
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- Participants who want to either work in an Arabic-speaking country or study at one of the colleges or universities that offer Arabic-based degrees.
- University and college students who study Arabic Literature, Middle Eastern Studies, Islamic Studies, Journalism, political science, Languages, and many others.
- Employees who work in Arabic-based jobs and want to improve their Arabic Shami skills.
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of the Learn Shami (Levantine) Arabic Online Program course, Volunteer in Palestine awards a Certificate of Completion. It will be available as a PDF document and it will be sent via email.
Reviews and Awards
Volunteer in Palestine has been offering Arabic courses for non-native speakers since 2011. Throughout the years, we have been developing many Arabic immersion programs and online courses. We use the most advanced teaching methods which we develop and enhance year after year. Education is an active process that is always advancing, and you will be part of the development.
Despite continuous program improvements for the best learning experience, our core goal remains: connecting, teaching, and developing individuals. Additionally, we aim to promote and encourage exchange in the local and international communities.
We continue to strive towards excellence:
In 2022, we ranked as “one of the top three organizations worldwide in offering volunteer opportunities”. We also ranked as “one of the top three language schools worldwide” by Go Overseas. We also received a total of five Go Overseas Community Choice Awards. Among others, Volunteer in Palestine earned recognition as one of the tops Teach Abroad Providers for the category of “benefits”. Besides that, we were also one of the Top Internship Abroad Providers for the categories of “growth” and “support”.
In 2021, we were one of the top three volunteer programs in the world. Go Overseas awarded us the community choice awards in the categories of “best language school”, “fun”, and “teaching”.
In 2019, we received our inaugural “Go Overseas Community Choice Awards”. This award was a recognition of Volunteer in Palestine’s positive effect on the global travel community.
Overall, Volunteer in Palestine is a highly-rated travel company.
- +840 Reviews and ratings (96.8%) on gooverseas.com
- +170 Reviews and ratings on goabroad.com
- Participants’ video testimonials
Material Included
The course includes a book “اللهجة الشامية” (pdf copy) which will be sent to the student. It also includes online exercises, quizzes, and exams, as well as videos, presentations, and audio.
What Do You Need to Enroll in the Learn Shami (Levantine) Arabic Online Program?
For you to enroll in the online course, you need the following :
- A functional laptop, smartphone, or iPad (or any other device that meets the requirements)
- These devices must have a camera, microphone, and speakers that function properly.
- Good internet connection
- A work setting that provides a quiet space with little to no interruption and/or disturbance
FAQ’s
- Do I need knowledge of any language other language but English to communicate with the teacher? No, the only language you need to know to enroll in the program is English!
- Do I need to have an academic degree? No, anyone ages 12-75 may enroll in the program!
- Do I need to be enrolled in a university or other education to join this program? No, people of all educational and employment statuses are welcome and encouraged to enroll!
How Do I Become an Online Student?
- Email us requesting an application, listing the name of your desired Arabic course.
- We will send you the application. You will then fill it out and send it back to us.
After we receive your Arabic online application
- We will then review your application and confirm the time of your 1-hour free trial session. (1-2 days)
- If you are happy with the trial hour, email us your desired number of sessions/ hours.
Payment and confirmation
- We will then send you a form confirming all details of your online course, which you will return to us.
- We prepare and send you the invitation letter, contract, and invoice.
- You will sign the contract and make payment to reserve your place in the course.
How to Register?
Please send us an interesting email at Info@ecpalestine.org and we will then send you the application form. In the subject line of your email write “Study Shami Arabic Online”. Kindly complete the application form and return it to us. We will respond within 1 day with arrangements for your free one-hour trial class.
Find Out More
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact: Info@ecpalestine.org and on WhatsApp:+972 599 479 880
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