Study Arabic Online offers live and interactive group courses and private lessons in Lebanese Arabic throughout the year (spring, summer, fall, and winter). Our experienced teachers guide adults and children who want to learn Arabic, especially Lebanese Arabic. These courses are for people who are willing to put in regular effort to improve their language skills over time.

Our group courses follow a clear and organized curriculum called Lebanese Arabic from Scratch. We offer different levels, from beginners to advanced, so everyone can find the right course for their ability.

Lebanese Arabic, also known as Ammiyya dialect, is a variety of Levantine Arabic (Shami Arabic) native to Lebanon. It has significant influences from other Middle Eastern and European languages, making it unique compared to other Arabic dialects.

How It Works

Our Lebanese Arabic courses are designed with flexibility in mind! Choose from 2-4 hours per week, allowing you to complete your chosen Arabic hours within one or two months. Book anywhere from 10 to 100 Arabic hours, and enjoy the convenience of flexible scheduling that accommodates all time zones. Learn at your own pace, on your own time!

Intensive Online Courses

Enroll in our Intensive Lebanese Online Arabic courses, with 20 hours of lessons per week. These courses help students quickly learn Lebanese Arabic and complete a full 80-hour course in just four weeks. Lebanese intensive courses are offered year-round and taught by experienced instructors.

Arabic for Kids

Study Arabic online provide online Lebanese Arabic courses for children and young people who are 10 to 16 years old. Perfect for those who are eager to learn about Arabic language and culture, these elementary classes differ from adult learning in content as well as teaching method, e.g. image recognition and games play a huge role as well as the ability to access children’s Arabic digital media including TV shows, books and articles on a wide range of subjects.

Our online Lebanese 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 all 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!  

Online Courses for Your Convenience

Our Lebanese Arabic Online courses are available every day of the week in order to be as accessible as possible for you and your schedule. In addition to choosing which intensity is most fitting, you and your teacher will decide on the best meeting times according to schedules and time-zones. We are more than happy to work with you in order to arrange class times that suit you.

Take a Free Arabic Lesson Online 

You will need to fill out an application form, after which you will have the chance to meet your Arabic teacher and participate in a complimentary trial lesson.

The initial Arabic class functions as a no-cost trial (No payment required), and if you find both the Arabic lesson and the teacher satisfactory, you can then move forward with registering and making payment for the online Arabic course fees.

Learn Lebanese Dialect with Our Skilled Teachers

Studying Lebanese Colloquial Arabic Online allows you to learn the Lebanese dialect with one of our qualified teachers, to practice what you’ve learned with other Arabic students, and to further improve your Arabic skills by advancing through the various levels of tuition that are available to you.

Studying Lebanese Colloquial Arabic Online with our program will give you access to a wide range of exercises, exams and online homework, factors that will ensure that you learn and improve your Arabic language skills  within a shorter than usual period of time.

These online Arabic lessons are offered by specialized Arabic language teachers who have university degrees in a wide variety of fields, ranging from Arabic language literature to the various teaching methods employed by universities around the world. Our teachers are also skilled in the methods of teaching Arabic as a second language. 

Curriculum Used On The Course

The curriculum employed on this course is based on a book known as Conversational Arabic Quick and Easy: The Most Advanced Revolutionary Technique to Learn Lebanese Arabic Dialect! A Levantine Colloquial. All participants will receive a copy of this book before commencing their course. Among the many valuable elements of this book are the following:

• A variety of topics for discussion are included so as to provide students with a well-rounded grasp of the language and a broad vocabulary which will enable them to progress beyond the basics to obtain a greater mastery of the dialect. 
• Twenty-six separate units that teach the vocabulary most often used in day-to-day communication between Lebanese. 
• Many exercises, exams, and homework assignments will help students to consolidate what they have already learned. 

Benefits Of The Course 

• The Study Lebanese Arabic Online course employs some of the most modern methods of learning a language that are in use today.  
• The course is completely online, saving participants time and money, while also making it possible for them to attend at a time and date of their own preference.  
• The first 15 minutes of the online lesson are free, after which participants can decide if they wish to continue with the course. 
• The course is organized in such a way as to accommodate your own schedule. 
• The course is very flexible, meaning that  lessons  can  be taken  sequentially  or separately.
• Participants can attend the course as individuals or as part of a group (ranging between 2 and 8 students).  
• As the course is online, it enables you to have conversations with students from around the world who are at the same level as you, thus helping one another to practice what has been learned. 
• There are four different levels of Lebanese Arabic available for participants, ensuring that students are learning the language at the appropriate level while also offering the opportunity for advancement to a higher level.
• At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion which will be verified by the Excellence Center and by Engage in Palestine.

What Levels Of Lebanese Arabic Are Available?

Study Lebanese Colloquial Arabic Online courses are available at all levels, from the Starter Level right through to the Advanced Level:

1. Starter’s Course: This course is designed for those who do not have any background knowledge of the Arabic language. From this starting point, the participants will begin to develop their skills in reading, writing, and basic conversation. 

2. Beginner’s Course: Students with only a basic knowledge of Arabic will benefit from the Beginner’s Course. This course gives students the opportunity to continue improving their writing, reading, listening and speaking skills, while developing their vocabulary.

3. Intermediate Course: This course is aimed at participants who have a solid foundation in the Arabic language, helping them to continue their progress, with a particular emphasis on conversational skills. The course achieves this by concentrating on conversations with native Arabic speakers. Besides enhancing their conversational abilities, students will also continue to develop their reading, writing and listening skills.

4. Advanced Course: Those with an exceptionally strong grasp of Arabic, as well as students who may have progressed through the previous three online courses, will benefit from the final online course at the Advanced Level. This course concentrates on achieving fluency in Arabic.

Do I Need To Take An Arabic Placement Test? 

If you are having difficulty deciding on which course to enroll in, we offer a free placement test to evaluate all of our students’ Arabic language skills in four crucial areas: speaking, reading, writing and listening. We will of course be very happy to consult with you if you have any questions regarding course levels.

The Placement Tests will only be taken by students who already have Arabic language skills, or who have studied the language previously. Those who have no prior knowledge of the Arabic language will be placed automatically on our Starter course. Whether taking a placement test or not, it is worth noting that all of our courses focus on the four language skills of speaking, reading, writing and listening.

Who Teaches The Study Lebanese Arabic Online Courses? 

The Study Lebanese Arabic Online course is taught by teachers who hold  bachelor’s degrees in either Arabic or English Studies.

1. Beginner Students are placed with teachers who speak good English in order to facilitate the learning process.
2. More advanced students and those with a reasonably good understanding of Arabic are also placed with teachers who speak English, although the primary language of communication between student and teacher will be Arabic in order to further develop the student’s abilities.

Information on the Online Arabic Language Courses:

Study Lebanese Arabic Online Course Costs:

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

What Is Needed In Order To Enroll On This Course? 

In order to enroll on this course, you will need the following : 

• A functional laptop, smartphone, iPad or similar device.  
• The devise must have a fully functioning camera, microphone and speakers or headphones.  
• Good internet connection. 
• Ideally you will need to be in a quiet place where you will not be interrupted or disturbed.

What Don’t You Need? 

• Knowledge of languages other than English. 
• An academic degree.
• No need to be a current university or school student.

How To Apply

If you are interested in participating in the Study Lebanese Arabic Online course, please write to us at Info@ecpalestine.org. In the subject line of your email write “Study Lebanese Arabic Online.” We should be able to respond to your initial inquiry within 1-2 business days.

In Summary

Study Arabic Online provides interactive group courses and private lessons in Lebanese Arabic year-round. Guided by experienced teachers, these courses are designed for both adults and children dedicated to improving their Arabic skills. The structured curriculum, Lebanese Arabic from Scratch, offers various levels from beginner to advanced.

Lebanese Arabic, also known as the Ammiyya dialect, is a distinct form of Levantine Arabic with influences from Middle Eastern and European languages. Our online courses offer both intensive (20 hours per week) and flexible options (2-4 hours per week), allowing students to complete an 80-hour program in as little as four weeks. Flexible scheduling accommodates all time zones, making it convenient to fit classes into any schedule.