The Study Syrian Arabic Online Program is a valuable opportunity for those who want to learn and study the increasingly relevant and critical dialect (also known as Ammiya, Shami, or Levantine Colloquial Arabic) and practice with other students. Shami Arabic is spoken by nearly 42 million people in four Arab countries: Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria.
Syrian Arabic (Levantine dialect) 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 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.
Study Syrian 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 Study Syrian (Levantine or Shami) Arabic Online program is open to students, native English speakers, native speakers, graduates, professionals, researchers, and retired people.
This Study Syrian Arabic Online course is designed for beginners to advanced learners of 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.
Online Syrian Classes for 2025/2026
We are now accepting applications for our Study Syrian Arabic Online program for the 2025/2026 academic year! Our program offers flexible options, including intensive Syrian Arabic courses for immersive learning, courses for kids designed to be interactive and fun, and non-intensive private lessons tailored to your pace and goals. All classes are taught online by experienced native Syrian Arabic instructors and are open to learners of all levels — starter, beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Learn from anywhere in the world and start anytime throughout 2025 and 2026.
Contact us today to apply or learn more — we’re excited to support you on your Syrian Arabic learning journey!
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Our Wide Experience In Education And Teaching Online
We have been working in the field of education SINCE 2011. Throughout these years, we have been developing many educational programs and online Arabic courses.
Engage in Palestine uses the most sophisticated teaching methods that we also 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, providing 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 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 Online Course
- It will help you learn Syrian (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.
- It will be organized to best fit your schedule.
- The Ammiya (Syrian Colloquial Arabic) online course is very flexible, allowing you to decide its 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 Syrian Arabic are Available?
Engage in Palestine offers Syrian Arabic courses for all proficiency levels, ranging from Starter Level to Advanced, and everything in between.
1. Syrian Arabic 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, and 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 clearly converse in basic conversation.
2. Syrian Arabic Beginner Course
At the conclusion of 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 on routine topics and will be able to describe in simple terms his or her character, the environment, and issues concerning immediate needs.
3. Syrian Arabic Intermediate Course
At the conclusion of 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.
4. Syrian Arabic 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. At the completion of 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 both sides.
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.
Available Syrian Arabic Online Course Packages
This is a short overview of the available Syrian Arabic course packages:
1. Intensive Syrian Arabic Online Package
This immersive package offers 20 hours of live instruction per week, perfect for fast-tracked learning and rapid improvement in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Ideal for students, researchers, or professionals who want to reach fluency in a short time frame. The program includes interactive sessions, real-life conversation practice, and personalized feedback from experienced native instructors.
2. Non-Intensive Syrian Arabic Online Package
Designed for steady progress, this package includes 12 hours of live instruction per week. It’s great for learners balancing other commitments while still aiming to build solid language skills and cultural understanding. Lessons focus on practical communication, grammar, and vocabulary, with supportive guidance from qualified teachers.
3. Flexible Syrian Arabic Online Package
Offering between 2 and 4 hours of instruction per week, this package is perfect for casual learners or busy individuals seeking gradual exposure to the Levantine dialect. You set the pace and schedule to match your availability and goals. The course includes conversational practice, essential vocabulary, and cultural insights tailored to your interests.
Take A Free Arabic Lesson Online
Engage in Palestine provides Syrian Arabic courses catering to all proficiency levels, spanning from Starter Level to Advanced and everything in between. To ensure the right placement, students will undergo a placement test to determine their Arabic language level. The first class serves as a complimentary trial; if satisfied, participants can proceed to register and pay the course fees.
Information on the Online Lebanese 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 | 185 Euro (Confirm Prices Here) |
| Average students per class | One-to-one Arabic course |
| 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 | Syrian (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, in order to assess their language level.
- Students with no knowledge of Arabic will take a starter-level course. The Study Syrian Arabic (Levantine) Online lessons mainly concentrate on speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills.
Who Guides The Syrian Arabic Courses?
At Engage in Palestine, our dedicated team of Syrian teachers is proficient in both Arabic and English. With university degrees in Arabic language literature and teaching methods from diverse global institutions, our instructors are highly qualified. They bring a combination of skill and experience to effectively teach Arabic as a second language.
For Whom is the Program Suitable?
In general, the Study Syrian (Levantine) Arabic Online Course 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 the 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 that 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.
Program’s Cost:
Here you may find the list of hours and prices. You can choose how many hours you want to book but we ask that it is at least 10 hours.
| Arabic Hours | Prices in Euro |
| 10 | 185 Euro |
| 20 | 370 Euro |
| 30 | 550 Euro |
| 50 | 900 Euro |
Study Syrian (Levantine) Arabic Online cost
- Lesson = 45 minutes
- Registration fee: 30€ paid once at registration
- Study materials booklet and books: Free (PDF)
- Placement Test: Free
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of the Study Syrian Arabic Online course, Engage in Palestine awards a Certificate of Completion. It will be available as a PDF document, and it will be sent via email
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 audios.
What Do You Need to Enroll In An Online Arabic Program?
In order 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
How To Register
Simply send us an email at info@ecpalestine.org expressing your interest, and we will promptly send you the application form. In the subject line of your email, please write “Study Syrian Arabic Online.”
Complete the application form and return it to us. Expect our response within 1 to 2 days, along with arrangements for your complimentary one-hour trial class.
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