Summer Arabic Program: If you’re searching for an intense Arabic education during the summer, check out the Summer Arabic Immersion Program. You will be completely immersed in Palestinian culture, politics, and daily life in Hebron, West Bank. Visiting nearby refugee camps and Palestinian communities will provide you the chance to learn more about the present human rights circumstances for Palestinian refugees.

The Summer Arabic Immersion Program is ideal for anyone searching for a summer Arabic study abroad education in the West Bank, Palestine, Israel, or the Middle East.

By touring refugee camps and neighboring communities, students will be immersed in Palestinian culture, politics, and daily life. They will also have the chance to learn about the present human rights situation of Palestinian refugees. The curriculum includes visits and trips to several Palestinian colleges, Bedouin regions, and local people.

The Center

The greatest time to visit Palestine is in the summer. This is when Engage in Palestine is most active. When there are more volunteers than at any other time of the year and more Palestinian students than at any other time of the year.

There will be several possibilities for you to meet wonderful people, practice Arabic, and learn about Palestinian life or other cultures, all while improving your Arabic abilities. Life in Hebron will be more casual, with many people out on the streets enjoying their vacations.

For those who want to learn Arabic intensively throughout the summer, Participate in Palestine summer activities throughout the summer. Ideal for people having a summer vacation or anybody wishing to learn while on a long visit to the area. The summer programs combine a language concentration with complete understanding and involvement in  Palestinian culture, politics and history, and include 4-6 hours of Arabic study every day.

From June to Late September

The Summer Arabic program in Palestine will run from June through late September. There are three 4-week courses commencing on the first of each month, so you may spend up to three months living and learning Arabic if you choose. You can participate whenever you choose between June and late September.

For those who want to learn Arabic intensively throughout the summer, Participate in Palestine summer activities throughout the summer. Ideal for people having a summer vacation or anybody wishing to learn while on a long visit to the area. The summer programs combine a language concentration with complete understanding and involvement in  Palestinian culture, politics and history, and include 4-6 hours of Arabic study every day.

A Complete Arabic Immersion Experience

The intensive Arabic courses offered by Engage in Palestine aim to enhance your relationship with the Arabic language through comprehensive immersion in Palestinian life and culture.

For this reason, intensive Arabic classes are taught fully in Arabic, and students are invited to engage in the cultural events and site visits organized by Engage in Palestine. This allows you to practice your language abilities in natural situations while also connecting with the local people in Hebron, Palestine.

A diverse Spectrum of Arabic Dialects

A variety of Arabic dialects are covered in our Summer Intensive Arabic program in Palestine, including:

• Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)
• Classical Arabic اللغة الفصحى
• Palestinian Colloquial Arabic
• Colloquial Levantine Arabic
• Ammiya (اللهجة العامية) Arabic

Furthermore, Engage with Palestine offers each dialect at varied degrees of difficulty, including starters, beginners, intermediates, and advanced learners. You will study your selected dialect in class for four hours a day, five days a week, with 80 hours of Arabic language instruction every monthly session.

A Small Group Setting

To enhance the quality of the course, our summer intensive programs in Hebron, West Bank, Palestine are delivered in small groups of 2-5 students. Each student is given the opportunity to talk, debate, engage, and fully improve their language abilities.

You’ll have the opportunity to receive our highly skilled and knowledgeable Arabic teachers’ undivided attention while they work with you. These teachers have studied Arabic and participated in both domestic and international events.

The Best Way to Learn Arabic Rapidly

Intensive classes are the best option for those who want to accelerate their Arabic language learning. We give students with 4-6 hours of Arabic sessions every day, allowing them to maintain a continuous engagement with the language.

You will almost always cover the equivalent of one semester of Arabic language study in just four weeks with Engage in Palestine, resulting in a greater language retention rate and quicker proficiency.

A Complete Arabic Immersion Experience

The intensive Arabic courses offered by Engage in Palestine are designed to improve your relationship with the Arabic language through comprehensive immersion in Palestinian life and culture.

As a result, intensive Arabic classes are taught fully in Arabic, and students are invited to engage in the cultural events and site visits organized by Engage in Palestine. This allows you to practice your language abilities in natural situations while also connecting with the local people in Hebron, Palestine.

Learn with a Dedicated Team of Arabic Language Experts

Teachers at Engage in Palestine are highly skilled professionals with postgraduate academic degrees in languages, Arabic studies, education, and related subjects.

At the moment, we have over ten Arabic instructors working full-time, all of them are enthusiastic about teaching Arabic as a foreign language. They are prepared to teach their students Arabic since they have received specialized training in teaching Arabic as a foreign language.

Living with a Palestinian Host Family

For the course of their studies, they will also be given the option of staying with a Palestinian host family in the area. Even attending weddings and other cultural events alongside your host family may be an option for you.

Your ability to speak Arabic will quickly improve thanks to a rigorous intensive Arabic curriculum and regular contact with the Palestinian host family.

Program Structure

The summer Arabic intensive immersion program will be exclusively focused on field trips for the two days, with a concentration on Arabic language and culture.

Arabic Course Components

• Readings and class discussions
• Book work
• Meetings with local Palestinians and taking part in community and cultural activities
• Daily homework
• Quizzes, including a midterm and final exam
• Total immersion in the Palestinian culture
• Bi-weekly site visits and field trips

Summer Intensive Arabic Immersion Program and Information Overview: 

• Lesson = 45 minutes
• Registration fee: 30€ paid once at registration
• Study materials booklet and books: Free
• Placement Test: Free
• Certificate of completion
• Fees include breakfast, the accommodation, Arabic classes, as well as some visits to different institutions in the city of Hebron. For example, visits may include the old city of Hebron, glass and ceramic factories, local companies, refugee camps, and public parks as well as local universities such as the Palestine Polytechnic University and Hebron University

List of the Arabic Immersion Programs

We provide a variety of immersive language programs, ranging from super-intensive to non-intensive, and can meet your language objectives all year.

If you are interested in studying Arabic but cannot commit a full month to our summer intensive immersion sessions, we recommend that you look into the following Arabic programs:

Eligibility

Students, undergraduates, graduates, retirees, Arabic learners, and adult students with an academic background can enroll in this summer program in Hebron, Palestine. You must be between the ages of 18 and 70 to apply, and you must be fluent in English.

Language Proficiency Level

To accommodate students of varied linguistic backgrounds and proficiency levels, we provide a comprehensive Arabic curriculum (with books and other course materials included) at six different levels, including:

• Starter Arabic Courses

if you have no prior knowledge of the Arabic language and would want to begin with learning the alphabet. This course will provide you the basic abilities to read and write Arabic, as well as to comprehend and participate in ordinary, everyday conversations. 

• Beginner Arabic Courses

There are two levels of introductory Arabic classes: Beginner I and Beginner II. These Arabic classes are intended for students who already have a basic understanding of the language and want to improve their speaking, writing, reading, and listening abilities.

• Intermediate Arabic Courses

There are two levels of intermediate Arabic courses available: Intermediate I and Intermediate II. These classes often provide you the chance to have Arabic discussions with native speakers to hone your conversational and informal abilities. Additionally, we put a lot of effort into strengthening your listening, reading, and writing skills.

• Advanced Arabic Courses

At this level, You will focus on honing and strengthening your speaking and writing abilities at this level by studying complex and technical terminology that can be used in most topics and dialogues.

Assessment and Placement

On the first day of courses, every student—aside from those who are total beginners—takes a written and spoken language competence test. The placement of students will then be decided by teachers after considering both their performance and past language studies.

Is the Arabic Language Intensive Summer Arabic Program Suitable For You?

Still unsure if this course is for you? Here are some examples of groups who would greatly benefit from our Arabic lessons in Hebron, Palestine:

• Those who want to improve their theoretical language skills by practicing in real life situations
• University Students who want to spend a semester studying abroad for a University Credit
• Students on summer break
• Those who want to learn about their Palestinian family heritage
• Those who are interested in reading the Quran
• Political science students who would like to work in Arabic-speaking countries
• Social workers who are working directly with Arabic speakers
• People who are conducting field work in the Middle East or in an Arabic-speaking country
• Students who are planning to live or work in an Arabic-speaking country
• Students of the Middle East, refugee law or human rights
• People who are interested in studying a language overseas

Where Do Our Arabic students Come From?

Everywhere! We at Engage in Palestine are honored to welcome guests from all lands, different faiths, and cultures. There are just people with unique cultural viewpoints that we are happy to spend our time and experiences with; there is no such thing for us as a “foreigner.”

From the United Kingdom, the United States, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Canada, France, Spain, Belgium, and Switzerland, among others, we have welcomed numerous Arabic students to Palestine. 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 are other countries from which our students have come.

Is your country not included on the list? This is your chance to join our rapidly developing global network as the first representative of your country.

Intensive Arabic Language Courses

Engage in Palestine’s intensive Arabic courses are open to any student who would like to learn or progress their Arabic skills rapidly. Whether you are an undergraduate or postgraduate student, or simply an avid language lover, these classes will help to improve your Arabic through the technique of classroom immersion.

Learn Modern Standard Arabic, Palestinian Arabic, and Levantine Colloquial Arabic by taking intense classes in Palestine. Please see the further details below.

Modern standard Arabic Summer Programs

Except for small differences in phrasing and diction, Modern Standard Arabic and Classical Arabic are widely regarded the same dialect. Because Modern Standard Arabic and Classical Arabic have the same vocabulary, students who enroll in our Modern Standard Arabic programs will be well prepared to understand Classical Arabic.

Modern Standard Arabic is taught at eight distinct levels at Engage in Palestine, ranging from total beginner to extremely proficient.

 Modern Standard Arabic Course Details: >> 

Intensive Summer Palestinian Arabic Course

The Study Palestinian Arabic curriculum is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in the unique culture of Palestine and the Levant, as well as those who want to connect with the larger Palestinian diaspora. Traveling to Hebron and learning the Palestinian spoken dialect will immerse you in the region’s rich history and help you better comprehend its current position in the Arab world and worldwide.

The Summer Palestinian Colloquial Arabic classes at Engage in Palestine are accessible at six distinct levels, ranging from beginner to intermediate to advanced.

 Palestinian Colloquial Arabic: Course details: >>

Summer Levantine Intensive Courses

The Study Levantine Arabic (Shami Arabic) curriculum is an excellent way to broaden your spoken Arabic skills to include the Levantine dialect (Ammiya Arabic).

Fortunately for participants of this program, our center is located in the heart of the Levant in the vibrant city of Hebron, West Bank. As Levantine Arabic is one of the most widely spoken Arabic dialects, its acquisition is the ultimate passport connecting you with the Arabic-speaking world.

Fortunately for program participants, our facility is located in the lively city of Hebron, in the heart of the Levant. Because Levantine Arabic is one of the most commonly spoken Arabic dialects, learning it is the ideal passport to the Arabic-speaking globe.

Levantine Colloquial Arabic Course details: >>

Can I Add More Arabic Hours to My Study Program?

Of course! Students may add additional Arabic language hours for a fee of 25 Euros per hour to any of our Summer Intensive Arabic Immersion Programs.

Please indicate in your email if you are interested in adding additional hours, and we would be pleased to arrange them for you.

Why Should I Join the Summer Intensive Arabic Immersion Program?

Here are a few reasons for joining the Summer Intensive Arabic Immersion Program in Palestine:

• There are many different Arabic courses available, including Modern Standard Arabic, Levantine (Shami) dialects, Ammiya, Classical, and Palestinian Arabic, all taught utilizing cutting-edge methods in a intensive learning environment.

• Arabic instruction from skilled, caring instructors with top-notch educational backgrounds

• Breakfast with other participants (6 times a week)

• Pre-departure and support during your time in Palestine

• Visits to various sites in the city of Hebron (including refugee camps, the old city, different factories, etc.)

• Understanding of Palestinian politics and the experience of occupation in the West Bank 

•  Getting to know the human rights situation and helping the Palestinian refugees.

• Engagement in educational, social and community activities

• Palestinian hospitality and a pleasant climate

• Living and gaining impressions from one of the most politically divisive and ambivalent regions of the Middle East

• The opportunity to visit unique tourist attractions with a native perspective – including Bethlehem, Ramallah, Nablus, Hebron, Tulkarm, Qalqilyah, Jenin and the Dead Sea in Jericho

• Visiting nearby cities both nationally and internationally such as Akko, Herzliya, Beersheva, Eilat, Tiberias, Netanya, Safed, Haifa, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Masada, Amman, Aqaba, Wadi Rum, and Nazareth

• A certificate upon completion

You will get the opportunity to meet Palestinian university and school students, as well as members of the Hebron community and local organizations, as an international student studying Arabic in Palestine.

Great Reviews and Community awards

Since 2011, Engage in Palestine has welcomed visitors from all around the world. While we are always improving our programs to deliver the finest learning experience possible, our core objective remains the same: to connect, teach, and develop individuals in the local and international communities.

We keep working for “Excellence,” and in 2021, we were recognized as one of the top three volunteer programs in the world. In addition, we won the Go Overseas community choice award for “best language school” and were chosen as the best for both “fun” and “education.”

But that’s not where our awards began; in 2019, we got our first “Go Overseas Community Choice Award” to recognize our effect on the global travel community. Check out our many outstanding reviews here as we continue to be a top rated travel firm across its program offerings:

• +500 Reviews and ratings (95%) on Gooverseas.com
• Reviews and ratings (91%) on Goabroad.com
• Participants’ video testimonials

Our Great Experience (+10 Years)

Engage in Palestine has been offering Arabic courses for non-native speakers since 2011 and we have hosted more than a thousand international visitors.

Throughout these years, we have been developing and delivering many Arabic immersion programs and online lessons, using the most advanced teaching methods which we enhance year after year. As education is an active process that is always advancing, you will be part of this important, continued development whilst receiving a high quality level of education. 

What to Expect When Traveling to Palestine in the Summer

To spend the summer in Palestine entails hot, sunny days, beautiful scenery, and countless activities to enjoy. Every season in Palestine has its perks, but nothing can quite compare to the summer months. Most tourists find their way to Palestine during this time, as it is a convenient time of the year for most people to travel. The hustle and bustle of the West Bank during the summer is a sight to see and experience. 

There will be enough to do over the summer in Palestine. There are numerous sites to visit and things to partake in during the summer months, with local students out of school and everyone longing for a holiday. When the hot, dry climate gets unbearable, visitors and residents may cool themselves in the Dead Sea. Due to its proximity to the Mediterranean Sea, we also recommend that you visit places such as Jaffa and Haifa during your vacation to see the beauty of the shore.

What to Pack Summer

Summer temperatures in Palestine vary from 27 to 35 degrees Celsius. Having said that, sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats are an absolute must. If you are planning to come to cities such as Hebron, it is especially important to cover shoulders and at least your upper arms, as well as cover your legs. The heat in the summer might make covering a nuisance for some overseas guests, but clothing in this manner shows tremendous respect for your hosts’ culture.

Consider the sorts of clothing you will carry to avoid overheating. Bringing breathing items will make a significant impact. International visitors may also be invited to numerous celebrations while volunteering, studying, or interning in Palestine. Packing long skirts, jeans or loose fitting pants, long sleeve shirts, short sleeve shirts, light cardigans, and scarves are some alternatives for ladies.

Of course, you’ll want to keep in mind to bring your bathing suit so you can cool yourself from the heat. Naturally, the summer is a fantastic time to visit the Dead Sea and the Mediterranean Sea and have a cooling swim. If you want to engage on a day trek or participate in more strenuous walking while exploring Palestine, we advise bringing along a pair of comfortable sandals and a pair of hiking or walking shoes.

Those who enjoy taking photos will want to bring their cameras on their vacation so they may record the moments they make. When you get in Palestine, you will be able to acquire any forgotten hygiene products. Your packing list may include contain books, a laptop, power adapters, and a raincoat. In general, clothing made of breathable materials and sun protection goods are the most essential items to bring for a summer in Palestine.Happy packing and we look forward to seeing you soon in Palestine

Traveling to and From Hebron, West Bank

All of Engage in Palestine ’s Arabic students travel to and from Hebron using single or shared taxis which pass through checkpoints.

You will find all the necessary information about how to get to Hebron and Engage in Palestine with relevant contact information in these four articles:

• How to fly to Palestine
• How to get to Hebron, Palestine
• Planning your trip to Palestine
• How to get from the Ben Gurion Airport, Israel to Hebron

How to Fly to Palestine?

The easiest way to get to Engage in Palestine center is to fly to:

• Ben Gurion, Tel Aviv Airport in Israel. It takes about two and a half hours from the airport to the Engage in Palestine via shared taxi.

Alternatively:

• Flying to Eilat airport in the south of Israel and then traveling by shuttle or by taking a bus to Jerusalem and then to Hebron. However, the duration of the trip can last between six and seven hours.
• Flying to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan and then crossing the border to Palestine. However, this takes more time and is more expensive.

How Do I Get a Visa to Visit Palestine?

Most of our international participants get a tourist visa for three months when they fly to Israeli airports or cross from Jordan to the West Bank.

Generally, no prior visa is needed for Americans, Canadians and most Europeans in order to enter Palestine but please refer to the visa exemption agreement for further information. Upon your arrival at the Israeli Airports in Tel Aviv or Eilat, you will be granted a tourist visa that is valid for 90 days. This is sufficient for participation in the Engage in Palestine’s programs and to enable you to travel around Palestine and Israel easily.

Tel Aviv Airport Pickups

Engage in Palestine staff can organize a taxi to pick you up at Ben Gurion Airport and take you straight to Hebron and the Center. This is the easiest and fastest way (about an hour, 60 km/37 miles) to get to us.

Additional fees apply and the trip costs about 150 Euro. Please us if you are interested in this option.

Conclusion

If you’re searching for an intense Arabic education during the summer, check out the summer intensive Arabic programs in Palestine. You will be completely immersed in Palestinian culture, politics, and daily life in Hebron, West Bank. 

From June till late September, Engage in Palestine hosts summer intensive Arabic courses. You can opt to spend up to three months learning Arabic and residing in the country. The summer Arabic intensive course combines a total language concentration a thorough knowledge of and engagement in Palestinian politics, history, and culture.

Visitors will enjoy Palestinian hospitality, culture, and visit well-known historical sites in the world all while while learning Arabic. We invite you to see, taste, and experience everything Palestine has to offer as summer approaches. 

Application Deadline?

To help with planning, we ask that you submit your application via email before the 30^th of April of each year.

If you miss the deadline, you may always inquire as to whether we still have available places.

How to Get the Application Form

To get the Application form and reserve your spot in the Arabic course Please send an email application request to: Info@ecpalestine.org and put Summer Intensive Arabic Immersion Program as the subject line. We will then send you the application form.

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