Study Arabic Online Program: Besides our in-person programs held at the center, Engage in Palestine also offers online Arabic language classes in Modern Standard, Levantine (Shami), and Palestinian Arabic (Ammiya). Depending upon your intended study purpose, each online Arabic program has its advantages, as colloquial variants are better suited for those simply traveling and conversing, whilst Modern Standard is ideal for those needing Arabic professionally.

However, you can tailor your program to suit your specific needs and interests.  Are you someone who wants to travel throughout the Levant in their personal time but also needs to analyze historical texts for your profession? Then you could merge Modern Standard and Levantine Arabic together as we can more than accommodate your preferences.

Dealing with all aspects of language learning, our online Arabic programs focus on phonetics, conversation, writing, reading, and listening comprehension, learning common idioms, completing daily tasks, and discussing various subjects suited for your course level. Doing so ensures you have a wide range of knowledge of Arabic.

Study Arabic Online Program For 2025/2026

We are pleased to announce that registration for the Study Arabic Online Program for 2025/2026 is now open. This program offers a unique opportunity to learn Arabic online with personalized instruction in Palestinian, Levantine (Ammiyya), Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), and Classical Arabic. Students have the chance to study 20 hours of instruction per week. With this format, students can quickly acquire Arabic skills and complete a full 80-hour course in just four weeks.

Our experienced Palestinian instructors offer an immersive language learning experience that combines language acquisition with cultural insights. Whether you aim to develop practical language skills or deepen your understanding of Palestinian culture, our online Arabic lessons for the 2025/2026 program are designed to meet your needs.

Online Arabic Courses for Children

In addition to the adult courses, Engage in Palestine also offers Arabic tuition for children, which is a great opportunity to begin acclimating your child to the Arabic language and culture in a formal and accessible setting. Differing from our adult programs through the content and methodology in which they are taught in order to keep their interest, we incorporate more dynamic, immersive methods such as image recognition, flashcards, games, and songs.  

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 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!

Arabic Online Study Program: Available Dialects and Courses

1. Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)

2. Colloquial Levantine Arabic (Shami) 

3. Colloquial Palestinian Arabic (Ammiya)

Modern Standard Arabic

Arabic, Russian, French, Spanish, Chinese, and English have recently risen to the status of a global language. With 275 million speakers worldwide, Modern Standard Arabic specifically is the sixth most widely spoken language in the world. 

First developed in the 19^th and 20^th centuries as a way for Arabic publications to reach a wider audience without navigating the complexities of various dialects, MSA has quickly become the contemporary standard for literary, legal, academic, and international purposes. It’s also recognized as an official language in 25 countries, including every member of the Arab League.

While the people within every one of these member states speak their unique, colloquial dialect, Modern Standard Arabic is the multinational unifier between these Arabic speakers of different colloquialisms who would otherwise find themselves unable to communicate. MSA is, therefore, one of the surest ways to communicate with Arabic speakers across the Middle East and North Africa, as well as the wider Arab diaspora. 

Why Study Modern Standard Arabic? 

Modern Standard Arabic is ideal for those who wish to have a strong foothold of the Arabic language as a whole and plan to expand into colloquial variants in the future. The language itself is widespread as it’s the primary form of Arabic taught in schools across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and Arabic speakers across the region can, therefore, use it as a resource to communicate with those of different Arabic colloquialisms. Furthermore, MSA students can likewise use it to communicate while traveling throughout the MENA region. 

Therefore, MSA’s wide geographical range makes it an excellent choice for those wishing to venture into the Arabic language. MSA is also incredibly important in areas related to literature, news media, academia, diplomacy, law, international business,s and more. Subsequently, studying MSA gives you improved access to the literary world of Arabic and opens doors for professional advancement. 

Levantine Arabic

Levantine Arabic (also commonly referred to as Shami since the Arabic word for the Levant is Sham) is one of the two dominant dialects of Arabic in the world, the other being Egyptian. With an estimated total of roughly 38 million native speakers throughout the Levant and the Arab diaspora, Levantine Arabic is one of the most widely spoken dialects and, therefore, commonly taught to non-native speakers. It is also generally understood in other Arabic-speaking countries due to its cultural reach.

In addition to the Palestinian spoken dialect, Levantine Arabic is also the closest dialect to MSA, with approximately 50% of its vocabulary corresponding directly to Standard Arabic, making it one of the most recognizable dialects in the Arab-speaking world.

What are Levantine Sub-Dialects? 

The subdialects of Levantine Arabic are predominantly divided into two main subgroups: Northern and Southern Levantine. Also known as Syro-Lebanese Arabic, North Levantine Arabic is spoken in the northern countries of the Levant, such as Lebanon, the regions of Syria bordering Aleppo, Damascus, and the Mediterranean, and territories such as Turkey’s coastal regions of Adana, Hatay, and Mersin.

On the other hand, Southern Levantine Arabic is the other sub-dialect, spoken in Palestine, across most of Jordan, and in Syria’s southern region, particularly the Hauran.  

Why Learn Levantine Arabic? 

The reasons for learning spoken Levantine Arabic are multifaceted and wide-ranging. As one of two dominant spoken dialects, you will have numerous opportunities to engage with the people, politics, histories, and cultures of the 38 million who understand this language. 

Additionally, whether it be because of travel, recreation, business, personal interest, family lineage or simply intrigue, if you study Levantine Arabi,c you will be connected to one of the most diverse and influential regions of the world and the opportunity to interact with new individuals and whole communities across Arabic-speaking countries and the Arab diaspora.

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 spoken and well-recognizable dialects of Arabic.

Palestinian Arabic is spoken and/or understood throughout the Levant as another subdialect of Levantine Arabic. With 44.5 million people and a rich diversity of cultures and ethnicities, the Levant includes countries such as Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Palestine, as well as Cyprus, Turkey, and Egypt, using broader definitions. However, Palestinian Arabic can vary even further despite already being a sub-dialect, as villages and rural Fellahi, Bedouin, and urban Madani tribes have their own language dialects.

Yet despite these many variants and subdialects within Levantine Arabic, spoken Palestinian Arabic still remains recognizable throughout Arabic-speaking countries, not to mention the Arab diaspora. 

Why Learn Palestinian Arabic? 

The culture of Palestine is one of the richest and most diverse in the world due to its long history, geographical position, and religious significance. Having played host to at least 5 major empires, Palestine also lies at a crossroads between Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Mediterranean. Therefore, due to its significance in one of the most influential regions in the world, Palestinian Arabic is widely understood and spoken. 

Additionally, Palestinian Arabic closely resembles modern standard Arabic, making this dialect ideal for those wishing to expand their literary scope to include Arabic texts or use it in professional environments. However, regardless of your reason, learning Palestinian Arabic is one of the best ways of gaining a foothold in the Arabic-speaking world. 

Six Levels of Online Arabic Courses

Engage in Palestine offers six different levels of Arabic instruction: beginner, elementary levels 1 and 2, intermediate levels 1 and 2, and advanced. Additionally, each course level is offered at three intensities: non-intensive, intensive, and super-intensive, the difference being the course load and frequency of sessions. As our online courses are available any day of the week and offered year-round with no official application deadline, when you start your Arabic journey is completely up to you! 

1. Beginner Online Arabic Course

Designed for students with no previous Arabic language experience, this course will introduce you to basic concepts, including the Arabic alphabet, writing systems, grammar fundamentals, phonetics, and common vocabulary and phrases. The Beginner online Arabic course will create a strong linguistic foundation from which you will leap into the diversity and complexity of the Arabic language.

2. Elementary Level 1 Online Arabic Course

This online Arabic course will continue where beginners left off, building on your foundational knowledge of Arabic. This entails the introduction of new vocabulary and slightly more complex grammatical rules, and regular reading, writing, and speaking exercises. Upon completing this course, you can converse, read, and write about elementary subjects such as shopping, asking for directions, and expressing preferences.

3. Elementary Level 2 Online Arabic Course

This Online Arabic course will take the subjects addressed in the Elementary Level 1 course and build on the curricula by expanding and diversifying your vocabulary. into more intricate territory. However, whilst the topics are similar, the Level 2 course will focus predominantly on easing into more complex grammar. 

4. Intermediate Level 1 Online Arabic Course

This intermediate Online Arabic course will introduce you to a more immersive curriculum than the previous levels, and this will entail venturing into Arabic culture through a virtual format, communicating with native Arabic speakers, and completing everyday tasks.

For example, students may be instructed to roleplay in scenarios such as navigating a Palestinian market, ordering from a restaurant, discussing preferences in art or film or other colloquial and conversational activities. You will also be introduced to subjects in class that touch upon specific issues such as culture, art, and politics, and you will learn the vocabulary needed to converse about these topics further concisely and well-informedly. 

5. Intermediate Level 2 Online Arabic Course

This online Arabic course level is intended for those possessing an extensive Arabic vocabulary applicable to a wide range of topics and seeking further immersion in Arabic. Subsequently, this course level will focus mostly on comprehension in the context of listening, writing, reading, and speaking, entailing the practical application of Arabic within an online format. The majority of the class will be conducted solely in Arabic.

6. Advanced Online Arabic Course

This online Arabic course will combine all the previous courses’ curriculums, maintaining the immersive nature of the intermediate levels while expanding into more complex reading, writing, and spoken materials. Additionally, you will begin conducting research in your chosen Arabic dialect alongside establishing a firm competency.

With these methods and materials combined, you will be able to establish a firm understanding and grammatical competence of whichever variety of Arabic you have decided to pursue. Upon completing this course, you can articulate your thoughts and opinions on complex matters such as politics, history, the environment, the arts of Palestine, and the wider diaspora. 

Online Arabic Course Intensities on Offer

Not to be mistaken with course level itself, Online Arabic course intensities regard the frequency at which classes are held, their level of immersion, and the amount of assigned homework. 

1. Non-Intensive Online Arabic Course

We recommend that students interested in a more relaxed course load and longer program opt for the non-intensive Online Arabic courses, which are conducted at 1-2 sessions per week,, each lasting 1.5 hours. This intensity is ideal for those with busy schedules or who learn better at longer intervals. 

2. Intensive Online Arabic Course

The intensive online Arabic course is designed to further immerse you in the Arabic language and culture and involves 1 session daily, 5 days a week. Each session is about 1.5 hours a week, which totals 7.5 hours of class time a week, not including the additional homework and expected out-of-classroom assignments. 

3. Super-Intensive Online Arabic Course

Finally, our super-intensive online Arabic courses are designed for students who are looking for an accelerated Arabic program with an immersive format in a high-intensity classroom setting. These online super-intensive Arabic sessions are held twice daily, five days a week, and at 1.5 hours for each session. This equates to about 15 hours of class time per week. We recommend that those studying less than a month or who are specifically looking for an accelerated Arabic program opt for super-intensive courses. 

In Which Language Is the Program Run? 

All of our Arabic online programs are geared toward English speakers, however for the sake of immersion, the higher the Arabic course level the less English will be utilized in the classroom.

Qualified Teachers

We pride ourselves on our experienced faculty and staff, all of whom are native Palestinian Arabic speakers and with degrees and qualifications in related fields such as Teaching Arabic to Non-native Speakers, Teaching Arabic as a Second Language, Arabic Cultural Studies, Arabic Literary Studies and others.  

Overview of Study Arabic Online Program

Online Arabic Courses	Super-Intensive Program	Intensive Program	Non-Intensive Program
Arabic Program Duration	10-500 hours	10-500 hours	10-500 hours
Arabic Lesson duration	45 Minutes	45 Minutes	45 Minutes
Sessions Per Week	10	5	1-2
Hours Per Week	15	7.5	1.5-3
Lesson Style	One-on-one	One-on-one	One-on-one
Arabic Class Time	Flexible based on time zones and student-teacher preference	Flexible based on time zones and student-teacher preference	Flexible based on time zones and student-teacher preference
Online Arabic Program Levels	Beginner Elementary 1 Elementary 2 Intermediate 1 Intermediate 2 Advanced	Beginner Elementary 1 Elementary 2 Intermediate 1 Intermediate 2 Advanced	Beginner Elementary 1 Elementary 2 Intermediate 1 Intermediate 2 Advanced
Online Arabic Varieties Offered	Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)  Classical Arabic Colloquial Palestinian Arabic  Colloquial Levantine Arabic Combination of varieties: MSA, Classical, Levantine, Palestinian	Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)  Classical Arabic Colloquial Palestinian Arabic  Colloquial Levantine Arabic Combination of varieties: MSA, Classical, Levantine, Palestinian	Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)  Classical Arabic Colloquial Palestinian Arabic  Colloquial Levantine Arabic Combination of varieties: MSA, Classical, Levantine, Palestinian
Online Platform Options	Facebook Skype Whatsapp Zoom	Facebook Skype Whatsapp Zoom	Facebook Skype Whatsapp Zoom
Application Deadline	No Deadline	No Deadline	No Deadline
Start/End Dates	Flexible	Flexible	Flexible
Program Costs	10 Sessions=185€ Check Price List	10 Sessions=185€ Check Price List	10 Sessions=185€ Check Price List
Registration Fee	30€	30€	30€
University Credit	Available	Available	Available

• Lesson = 45 minutes
• Registration fee: 30€ paid once at registration
• Study materials booklet and books: Free
• Placement Test: Free
• Certificate of completion

Program Reviews 

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Summary

Overall, our Arabic Online Program is an excellent choice for anyone interested in learning Arabic from the comfort of their home before venturing into the Arabic-speaking world. It is also an excellent opportunity for those with wider interests, such as political science and international relations, to comprehend their field better while balancing busy schedules. 

Although the Arabic Online course is especially ideal for university students to gain academic credit towards their degrees and for recent graduates to maintain their Arabic language proficiency, our online program is also suitable for those who find travel logistically or financially challenging. 

Whatever the reason, our online Arabic lessons are the perfect way for enthusiastic language learners to dip a toe into Arab culture, so if this sounds like the program for you, reach out to us to begin your linguistic journey!

How to Apply

If you are interested in our Arabic Online Program, please email us at Info@ecpalestine.org. We aim to respond to your inquiry within one business day.

In the subject line of your email, please write “Study Arabic Online,” and we will respond with an application form attached. Kindly fill it out and return it to us to begin onboarding.

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