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 those spanning the 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.

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, English native and native speakers, graduates, professionals, researchers, and retired people.

This Study Syrian Arabic online course is designed for beginners to Intermediate 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.

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.

Study Arabic Online uses the most sophisticated teaching methods that we also develop and enhance year after year with the experience and qualification of our teachers, interns and volunteers. 

Curriculum Used in the Course

The book we use in this course 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 

•  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. 
• 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?

Study Arabic Online offers Syrian Arabic courses for all proficiency levels, ranging from Starter Level to Advanced, and everything in between.

1. Starter Course

his 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 clearly converse in basic conversation.

2. 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 in routine topics and will be able to describe in simple terms his or her character, the environment, and issues concerning immediate needs.

3. 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. 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 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 

Study Arabic Online 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 determining 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 Arabic Language Courses:

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 Study Arabic Online, 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 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 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.

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 the Study Syrian Arabic Online course, the Excellence Center 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 the Study Arabic Online Program? 

In order for you to enroll in the online course, you need the following : 

• A functional laptop, smartphone or iPad (or any other devices that meet 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.