Intensive Ammiyya Arabic Courses: If you are keen on learning Palestinian Arabic Ammiya dialect, or Levantine (Shami Arabic), Engage in the West Bank, Palestine, is your ideal destination. We provide diverse intensive Arabic language immersion courses tailored for international students of all ages and skill levels.
Since 2011, we have welcomed students, graduates, professionals, and retirees, seeking to live and learn among Palestinians in the city of Hebron, West Bank, Palestine. Our intensive Ammiyya Arabic language programs are for all levels of Arabic language studies: first time learners, beginners, intermediate level speakers, and advanced speakers.
Ammiyya Arabic (اللهجة العامية)
“Ammiyya” (اللهجة العامية) refers to colloquial or spoken Arabic, as opposed to “Fus-ha” or Classical Arabic, which is used in formal settings, literature, and media. Colloquial Arabic can vary significantly across different regions of the Arab world, with distinct dialects spoken in countries such as Egypt, Morocco, Yemen, Oman,Saudi Arabia, and others. Ammiyya dialect is the same as Levantine or Shami Arabic.
When someone mentions “Ammiyya Arabic,” they are likely referring to the informal, everyday spoken Arabic used in casual conversations and daily interactions in Syria, Palestine, Jordan, and Lebanon.
Programs Offered Year-round
Furthermore, at the Center, we offer our Intensive Ammiyya Arabic immersion classes year-round (spring, summer, fall, and winter). These Arabic language programs span from one week to three months at our base in Hebron, West Bank. If you are seeking a short, intensive Arabic course, our programs will accommodate you perfectly.
Furthermore, if you have an interest in an immersive cultural experience in the West Bank, Palestine, Israel, or the broader Middle Eastern and Islamic world, it will be a good fit.
A Program Tailored for You!
As one of our Arabic students, you are free to choose the time and level of studies to meet your needs, language ability, learning preferences, and any other wishes. Naturally, an important decision is the specific Arabic dialect you want to learn. Furthermore, the Engage In the West Bank, Palestine offers many dialects: Modern Standard Arabic, Classical Arabic, Colloquial Palestinian Arabic, all Levantine (Shami) Arabic dialects, and Ammiya Arabic.
Our Intensive Ammiyya Arabic classes at Engage In the West Bank, Palestine, cater to individuals seeking to learn, practice, or enhance their conversational Arabic skills with native speakers. Participants experience daily life in Palestine, meet new people, travel in Palestinian and Israeli areas, and have a lot of fun in Hebron. Typically, Ammiyya Arabic lessons are taught one-on-one or in small classes of two or three students, emphasizing efficient and student-focused language learning.
Moreso, each Arabic student can choose the dialect they wish to study. Additionally, the Center will provide all necessary books and learning materials. Participants can decide when they would like to start and end their Arabic programs. Most importantly, we are very flexible with starting dates and duration. You can join us here in Palestine from 1 week to 3 months.
Summer Arabic Courses
For students interested in studying through the summer, Engage In the West Bank, Palestine offers intensive Ammiyya Arabic programs that span from June to August. These courses are ideal for those with a summer break or any individuals looking to study on an extended visit.
Intensive and Non-Intensive Online Arabic Courses
In addition to the Ammiyya Arabic programs offered in Hebron, the Center also offers intensive and non-intensive Arabic online programs, taught by qualified Palestinian teachers and professors.
More information on these programs can be found here: Online Levantine and Palestinian Arabic Lessons.
Arabic Immersion Programs
The Ammiyya Arabic immersion programs combine a focus on language with a full learning and engagement in Palestinian culture, politics, and history. These courses are some of the programs at the Engage In the West Bank, Palestine that offer international students the opportunity to combine the study of the Arabic language with an immersion into Palestinian daily life.
What’s more, we provide several immersive language programs here at Engage In the West Bank, Palestine, varying from super-intensive, intensive, and non-intensive to accommodate your language goals. If you are not sure which dialect to study, considering which of these course interests you may help in your decision.
List of the Intensive Ammiya Arabic in the West Bank, Palestine:
- Super-intensive, intensive, & non-intensive Arabic Immersion Courses
- Individual Levantine Arabic Courses (1 to 13 weeks)
- Colloquial Palestinian Arabic lessons
- Study Arabic Courses for Arabs (Arabs born in a non-Arab country, wanting to learn Arabic)
- Study Shami Arabic programs
- Ammiya Intensive Arabic programs
- Palestinian and Levantine Online Arabic Courses
Usually, our Arabic Immersion Courses will start on the 1st day of each month. All other programs are offered at any time year-round. If you are interested in specializing further and studying on an individual basis, more information can be found here: Arabic Individual Courses in Palestine.
Variety of Arabic Dialects Offered
Engage In the West Bank, Palestine is delighted to provide a wide selection of Ammiyya Arabic dialects one can learn. Whether you want to learn or improve your Arabic for work, business, traveling, religious reasons, or anything else, our Arabic courses will accommodate your language requirements.
There is often a big difference between the various Arabic dialects in the Arab world. Therefore, we recommend carefully choosing a dialect to study, particularly as a first time learner. For absolute beginners, we generally recommend Modern Standard Arabic, or Levantine Arabic (a dialect which can be understood in many Arabic speaking countries).
Here is a full list of the dialects we offer in our Immersive Arabic Courses:
- Colloquial Palestinian Arabic (Ammiyya Arabic)
- Shami or Levantine Arabic (Ammiya dialect)
- A mixed program (MSA, Levantine Arabic, and Colloquial Palestinian Arabic)
Staying with a Palestinian Host Family
Furthermore, our Intensive Arabic programs offer the opportunity to stay with a Palestinian host family for additional language learning and full immersion in Palestinian culture. This living arrangement is only guaranteed for female students, as homestay for male students is subject to availability.
As such, we recommend applying to the program further in advance if you are interested in staying with a host family.
Why Study Arabic at the Engage In the West Bank, Palestine?
Here are a few reasons for studying Arabic in the West Bank, Palestine:
- Experience hospitality of Palestinians and pleasant environment to learn in
- Opportunity to live in and gain impressions from one of the most politically divisive and ambivalent regions of the Middle East
- Chance to visit unique tourist attractions with a particular native perspective – locations including Bethlehem, Ramallah, Nablus, Hebron, Tulkarm, Qalqilyah, Jenin, and the Dead Sea in Jericho
- Visit nearby cities such as Akko, Herzliya, Beersheva, Eilat, Tiberias, Netanya, Safed, Haifa, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Masada, Amman, Aqaba, Wadi Rum, and Nazareth
- Meet Palestinian university and school students as well as members of the Hebron community, and members of local organizations
- Variety of courses offered, with modern teaching techniques in an intensive learning environment
- Well-qualified, attentive Arabic teachers, with an excellent educational background
- Experience various aspects of the Palestinian culture through their living arrangements with host families and various local trips and organized during your stay in Palestine
- Certificate upon completion
What is the Difference Between a Non-Intensive, Intensive, and Super-Intensive Course?
All Arabic courses are available in different intensities. The Arabic course intensity is different from the course level. The Ammiyya program intensity determines the frequency of classes, as well as their level of immersion and out of classroom course work.
1. Non-Intensive Arabic Course:
Most relaxed intensity available, meeting for a total of 12 lesson hours (45 minutes per lesson hour) per week ~ about 3 hours of Arabic courses a day for 3 days a week. This intensity is designed to give students plenty of in-classroom immersion while also plenty of time to explore the city of Hebron, Palestine! We recommend that students interested in a long-term program (anywhere from 1 – 3 months) enroll in a non-intensive Arabic course.
2. Intensive Arabic Course:
Designed to further immerse students into Arabic language and culture. These courses consist of 20 lesson hours a week, with about 4 teaching hours of Arabic language instruction per day, 5 days a week. Intensive Arabic courses will have additional homework and out of classroom assignments.
3. Super-Intensive Arabic Course:
Designed for students who want a completely immersive, high intensity classroom-oriented experience. Courses will include 30 lesson hours of language instruction per-week, with 5 hours of language instruction per-day, 5 days a week. We recommend Super-Intensive courses to those who are enrolled in shorter programs (1 – 4 weeks) because of the intensive course load.
Who are the Intensive Arabic Immersion Programs Most Suitable for?
Still unsure if this Ammiyya course is relevant to you? Here are some examples of past groups who have benefited from our Arabic lessons. For example, participants who are:
- Coming directly from the university and want to improve their theoretical language skills
- Political science students wanting to work in embassies in Arab countries
- Social workers working directly with Arabic speaking people
- Planning to conduct fieldwork in the Middle East or an Arabic speaking country
- Students planning to live or work here in Israel/Palestine, or in any other Arabic speaking country
- Wanting to brush up on their Palestinian family heritage and language
- Curious about language studies abroad, particularly Arabic
- Interested in reading the Quran
Engage In the West Bank, Palestine has an Arabic Immersion Program for you, whatever you may be looking for. Therefore, whatever your motivation or Arabic level, Engage In the West Bank, Palestineoffers the right courses and group study options for you. Do you find it difficult to study in big groups? You’ll have the choice of studying Arabic in a group (2 or 3 students) or one-on-one independent settings. No matter the study environment, we look forward to having you in our Arabic classes in Palestine!
Which Course Should I Enroll In?
In order to focus our teaching effectively, students with previous knowledge of Arabic are expected to take a placement test after submitting their application in order to assess their language level.
Students with no knowledge of Arabic will take a starter Arabic course. All our Arabic Immersion Programs incorporate all the foundational language skills: speaking, reading, writing, and listening.
What’s more, if you are having difficulty deciding which course to enroll in, the Engage In the West Bank, Palestine offers a free placement test, which will evaluate students’ Arabic language skills in 4 crucial areas: speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Additionally, we are happy to consult you if you have any questions about course level or intensity. Our contact information can be found at the bottom of this page, along with our Facebook and other social media platforms.
Can I Add More Arabic Hours to My Study Program?
Of course! Students in all our Ammiyya programs are free to add additional Arabic language hours. However, each extra hour costs 25 Euro. If you are interested in adding Arabic hours, please mention this in your email as we would be more than happy to organize them for you!
Where Do Our Arabic Students Come from?
In short, everywhere. Here at Engage In the West Bank, Palestine, we are proud of our international openness towards people of all nations, religions, and cultures. For us, there is no ‘foreigner’, only people with unique cultural perspectives, from whom we are delighted to share our time and experiences with.
The largest portion of our Arabic students in Palestine come from countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Canada, France, Spain, Belgium, and Switzerland.
Moreover, students have also from countries including: Brazil, Mexico, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Australia, Japan, South Africa, Singapore, South Korea, Ireland, China, and New Zealand and have all taken to studying Arabic in Hebron, West Bank.
Is your country not on the list? Then now is your chance to become a trail blazer and become the first representative of your nation, and join our ever expanding international community!
Overview on Intensive Arabic Language Courses:
Below is some general information about the Intensive Arabic Language Programs we provide.
| Place of Program | Hebron, West Bank, Palestine |
| Program Fees | Intensive = Starting from 450 € (Euro) |
| Age Requirement | 16+ |
| Minimum Duration | Intensive = One Week – 20 Hours Super Intensive: 20 Hours |
| Maximum Duration | 13 Weeks or 3 months |
| Teaching Hours | Intensive = 4 hours a day, 5 days a week. |
| One Teaching Hour | 45 Minutes |
| Average students in class | 1 – 3 Students (individual classes can be specified) |
| Arabic lessons periods | Morning (8:30 – 12:30), Afternoon (12:30 – 16:00) |
| Starting/Ending Dates | Flexible/Anytime |
| Application Deadline | No Deadline |
| Days off | Two days (Fridays and Saturdays) |
| Educational Degree | Not Required |
| University Credit | Available |
| Reviews and Ratings | Reviews and ratings on Gooverseas.com Reviews and ratings on Goabroad.com Participants’ video testimonials |
Reviews and Community Awards
In 2019, 2021, and 2022, we were honored to receive the ‘Go Overseas Community Choice Awards,’ recognizing the Excellence Center’s and Engage in Palestine’s impact on the global community of travelers. For many years, Engage In the West Bank, Palestine, has consistently been among the highest-rated travel organizations, particularly for its Ammiyya Arabic Program.
Check out our many great reviews here:
- 735 Reviews and ratings (95%) on Gooverseas.com
- 160 Reviews and ratings (91%) on Goabroad.com
- Participants’ video testimonials
Engage In the West Bank, Palestine has been offering Arabic courses for non-native speakers since 2011. Throughout these years, we have been developing many Arabic immersion programs and Arabic 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.
Traveling to and from Hebron, Palestine
You may find all necessary information about how to get to Hebron, Palestine in these three articles, along within the rest of this article:
Engage In the West Bank, Palestine’s staff will organize calls with you via Whatsapp, write invitation letters, send travel instructions, and offer you advice on different topics related to your travels to Hebron, Palestine.
Application Deadline
To help with planning, we ask that you submit your application via email at least one week prior to the starting date of your chosen Arabic Intensive Program or Individual Arabic Courses.
If you miss the deadline, you may always inquire via email whether we still have available places in our courses in Palestine.
Additional Information
Please click here (Frequently Asked Questions) to find more information regarding accommodation, visa, and the application process, etc. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at Info@ecpalestine.org
Application Form and Booking Your Arabic Course
Kindly send an email requesting the application form to Info@ecpalestine.org. Please use ‘Intensive Ammiyya Arabic Courses‘ as the subject line. We will promptly forward you the application form. We look forward to hearing from you soon
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