Study Arabic in Palestine/West Bank is a great opportunity not only to learn the language, but also to practice it and immerse yourself in the Palestinian culture. Palestine is one of the best destinations to learn Arabic as you can study either formal Arabic (Fusha) or spoken Arabic (Ammiya) with qualified teachers who make your learning time enjoyable, practical, and productive, leading to much quicker results.

The Go Palestine’s environment provides you too with a great opportunity to learn and enhance your Palestinian Arabic-speaking skills. Palestinian students love to meet and interact with internationals, who are often invited to the family homes of Palestinian students.

In addition, by living with a Palestinian host family, you’ll be surrounded by Arabic speakers all the time, which offer you many avenues for interaction and engagement in Palestinian daily life and language, including social and cultural activities within the city of Hebron.

How Does Being in Palestine Enhance Your Arabic Skills?

Immersing yourself in a country where the language is spoken is key to mastering any foreign language. While classroom lessons provide a solid foundation, true fluency and deep understanding often come from studying abroad. The Intensive Arabic in Palestine program offers an immersive environment that accelerates your language learning, helping you achieve fluency faster.

Palestine offers a unique setting for Arabic learners. With a small expat community and limited use of English in everyday interactions, students are naturally encouraged to rely on Arabic for communication. This authentic immersion creates an ideal environment for rapid language acquisition and cultural understanding.

Specifically in Palestine, The Intensive Arabic in Palestine program at the Palestinian Center in Hebron equips you with all the resources and opportunities needed to immerse yourself in the culture, integrate into the local community, and build meaningful relationships with the city’s residents. This enriching environment enhances your learning experience and accelerates your progress in mastering Arabic.

Arabic Placement Test

Students who have a knowledge of Arabic or who have already studied Arabic will need to take an exam to assess their language skill abilities before deciding on the required level of study. The Intensive Arabic in Palestine program ensures that each participant is placed at the appropriate level, allowing for the most effective learning experience.

Two Types of the Intensive Arabic courses in Palestine

1. Intensive Arabic Course (one on one)- 4 Hours / 5 Days a Week

• This Intensive Arabic Immersion in Palestine program includes five lessons per week, with each lesson lasting four hours, totaling 20 educational hours per week. Classes run from Sunday to Thursday, while Friday (the day of worship and rest) and Saturday are considered the weekend in Palestine.
• The Intensive Arabic Course is perfect for learners who wish to study Arabic intensively over a short period. It is ideal for those aiming to maximize their language acquisition during their brief stay in Palestine.

2. Super Intensive Arabic Course (one on one) – 6 Hours / 5 Days a Week

• This super Intensive Arabic Immersion in Palestine program consists of five lessons per week, with each lesson lasting six hours, for a total of 30 educational hours per week. Classes are held from Sunday to Thursday, with Friday and Saturday serving as the weekend in Palestine.
• The Super-Intensive Arabic Course is tailored for individuals who want to immerse themselves in Arabic language learning at an accelerated pace. This program is highly recommended for those seeking to make the most of their short stay in Palestine by achieving significant language progress.

Our Arabic teachers are skilled & experienced

You will have local Arabic teachers at the Palestinian Center who are native speakers with extensive knowledge of the language and training in teaching it. This is an incomparable experience, as local teachers have insight into the language that other teachers do not. This is a system of exchange, as the local people who you will meet can enrich their knowledge of English from you, as you can improve your Arabic from them.

Study Levantine or MSA Arabic in Palestine Programs

Study Shami Arabic in Palestine Program (1-12 Weeks)

The Study Shami Arabic in Palestine program presents a valuable opportunity for those who want to learn and study Shami Arabic (Levantine Arabic, also known as Ammiya) and practice it with people in Palestine.

Shami Arabic is spoken by nearly 42 million people in four Arab countries:  Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria. The Shami is the most easily understandable dialect for people of the Gulf, or Arab countries in the northernmost areas of the African continent, such as Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, and Libya.  You will be able to communicate to a large audience of people by learning the Shami dialect.

The Learn Shami Arabic in Palestine Program presents an optimal opportunity for acquiring Arabic skills.  You are provided with all the learning materials you will need, and you will be taught by our experienced and qualified teachers.

Study Modern Standard Arabic in Palestine (1-12 Weeks)

The Study Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) program in Palestine is one of the most important programs offered by the Palestinian Center to foreigners from different countries around the world who wish to learn and study Standard Arabic or the well-known modern Arabic language. The program aims to teach Modern Standard Arabic, which is the language of education, media, and journalism in the Arab world.

The program aims to provide the learner with the largest possible number of lessons and educational situations based on videos, and diverse and intensive educational activities; To be able to meet his educational needs

The Study Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) program in Palestine introduces the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), and the elements of language (sounds, vocabulary, and structures) in an integrative way. It also takes into account the linguistic, communicative, and cultural competencies, adopting the gradual method according to the level of the learner.

Study Colloquial Arabic in Palestine (Individual Classes)

Study colloquial Arabic in Palestine Program is one of the unique programs that we offer at Go Palestine. The program was designed for those wishing to study the spoken language of the Palestinians as part of Levantine dialects. The program aims to give students the opportunity to learn the Arabic spoken language through intensive classes as well as practice the language by living with a Palestinian family in the city of Hebron.

The colloquial Arabic program is taught by qualified teachers with years of teaching experience. Our teachers use the best educational methods and techniques to teach the colloquial Arabic texts, phrases, and words that students learn in each lesson. The classes are intense in a way that makes the student get the maximum benefit during a short period of time. The program ranges from a week as the shortest period to three months as the maximum.

Intensive and Super Intensive Arabic Courses in Palestine (1-12 Weeks)

With intensive Arabic language courses in Palestine, students can learn Arabic rapidly through full immersion in both Arabic language and the Palestinian culture. Intensive courses in Modern Standard Arabic and Levantine/Ammiya Arabic are offered by the Palestinian center in Hebron, Palestine, throughout the year.

Through a variety of study options, a rich cultural immersion program, and daily practice with Arabic, students are able to quickly enhance their Arabic language skills. The duration of the course period can range from one week up to six months, depending on the student’s schedule. With excellent instructors, a wide range of cultural and language immersion activities, and a focus on total immersion in the Arabic language, the Palestinian center’s intensive Arabic courses are second to none.

ONLINE from Palestine – ONLINE Courses!

The Palestinian Center (Go Palestine) offers the following online courses:

• Online Arabic Courses including Levantine/Shami Arabic or Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)
• Teach English and Learn Arabic ONLINE!
• Online Crash Courses including different topics as Human Rights, Law, Media, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Healthcare, Trade & Industry in Palestine.

Study Arabic Online from Palestine (10-50 Hours)

These courses have proven to be effective in achieving the desired results. We know that there are millions of people who want to develop their Arabic skills, but they do not have the time to join an Arabic course or to travel to a foreign country.

That’s why we’ve created these online Arabic courses which means that we can aid you in your educational journey no matter what level you are or where you live. Our online program gives you all the necessary materials including radio and television programs that are aimed at improving your Arabic skills.

Learn Arabic online – Study Modern Standard Arabic ONLINE

Go Palestine offers you the chance to study Modern Standard Arabic ONLINE taught by one of our certified and professional Arabic native speaker teachers. Our Arabic online courses are comprehensive that improve your Arabic in all four skills, writing, reading, listening and speaking.

Our Online Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) courses can also be customised according to your linguistic needs or what you are looking to learn. Our highly skilled & experienced instructors who have degrees in Arabic as a foreign language guarantee quick improvement using the most recent teaching techniques and materials.

Study Palestinian Arabic ONLINE – Online With Native Teachers

Go Palestine offers you the opportunity to study Palestinian Arabic ONLINE. Our online Arabic courses will take you on a thrilling adventure while you learn Arabic using efficient teaching techniques. We’ll set you up with one of our skilled and experienced Arabic instructors to enjoy your learning journey, whether it’s for business, school, or personal enrichment, you will find what you are looking for.

Palestinian Arabic/Dialect is a dialect spoked by most Palestinians in Palestine and the Palestinian diaspora. It’s a dialect continuum comprising mutually intelligible varieties of Levantine Arabic. In two studies comparing dialects, it was discovered that Palestinian Arabic was the dialect that was most similar to Modern Standard Arabic.

Do you think your child could learn and play simultaneously? Does your child enjoy spending his/her time learning through the use of a smartphone, tablet or pc?

The Palestinian Center offers online Arabic courses for children all over the world using the best teaching methods & since it’s online, we can reach you anywhere in the world.

Am I allowed to study Arabic with an Israeli visa?

Yes, you can since it is the only way to enter Palestine as you come to Palestine through Jerusalem. Israeli authorities are fully aware that many internationals come to Palestine to study Arabic, and thus they will give you a tourist visa for up to three months.

Place of Study Shami/Levantine Arabic Program	Hebron (H1 – Under Palestinian Control), Palestine
Study Shami/Levantine Arabic Program Fees	Non-Intensive Arabic Course = Starting from 315$ Intensive Arabic Course = Starting from 430$ Super Intenive Arabic Course = Starting from 580$
Age	18-75 Years Old
Minimum Duration of Study Shami/Levantine Arabic in Palestine Program	Non-Intensive Arabic Course = One Week – 12 Hours Intensive Arabic Course = One Week – 20 Hours Super Intensive Arabic Course = One Week – 30 Hours
Maximum Duration of Study Shami/Levantine Arabic in Palestine Program	Super Intensive Arabic Course = 12 Weeks x 30 Hours Intensive Arabic Course = 12 Weeks x 20 Hours Non-Intensive Arabic Course = 12 Weeks x 12 Hours
Arabic Studying Hours	Non-Intensive Arabic Course = 4 hours a day x 3 days a week. Intensive Arabic Course = 4 hours a day x 5 days a week. Super Intensive Arabic Course = 6 hours a day x 5 days a week.
One Studying Hour	45 Minutes
Type of Arabic Class	Individual Class (One to One)
Arabic Classes Time	Morning (8:30-12:30), Afternoon (12:30 -16:00)
Starting/Ending Dates	Flexible – Anytime
Application Deadline	No Deadline
Days off	Two days including Fridays & Thursdays or Saturdays
Educational Degree	Not Required
University Credit	Available

Our LOVELY Arabic Teachers!

Who is eligible to apply to our Arabic program in Palestine?

• Participants between the ages of 18-75 are eligible to participate in the Shami/Levantine Arabic program. No academic degree is required in order to apply.

• Those who are younger than 18 years old can also apply but with one condition. One of your parents has to fill out and sign a parental consent form.

Things to know before you come to Palestine!

Living Costs in Palestine	Approx. 50-70$ a Week
Weekend in Palestine	On Friday
Food in Palestine	The West Bank engages primarily in heavier meals involving the use of bread, rice, and meat, and coastal plain inhabitants frequent fish, other seafood, and lentils.
Wifi Access in Palestine	At houses, cafes, restaurants – Almost everywhere
3G Service in Palestine	Available since Jan 2018
The official language in Palestine	Arabic – Palestinian Dialect (One of the Levantine dialects)
Currency in Palestine	Mainly Israeli Shekel (NIS). Jordanian Dinar & American Dollars are also used in buying Real estate and land.
Transportations in Palestine	Yellow Taxies & Orange Mini-Vans
Weather in Palestine	Summer (25-30°C), Winter (0-9°C)
Nearest Major Airports to Palestine	Ben Gurion Airport in Israel if you travel via Israel Alia International Airport if you travel via Jordan

What does your weekly schedule look like?

We at GO Palestine are keen to make your weekly schedule diversified, rich, and organized. Thus, it will contain a number of educational, social, and fun activities that will make your experience in Palestine special and unique.

The First Arabic Class starts at 8:30

The day is divided into three Arabic classes. The first Arabic class begins at 8:30 in the morning and continues till breakfast at 9:30.

Breakfast starts at 9:30 am

The breakfast starts at 9:30 in the morning and ends at approximately 10:15. Our breakfast contains a number of ingredients, including Palestinian thyme (Zaatar), labneh, tomato, cucumber slices, falafel, hummus, mortadella, olives, yellow cheese, jam, pita bread, boiled or fried eggs, and French fries. The ingredients are changed (among the mentioned ingredients) from time to time to diversify the breakfast.

The second Arabic Class starts at 10:15

The second Arabic class begins at 10:15 am directly after the breakfast and continues at 11:15 am. After that, you will get five minutes break.

The Third Arabic Class starts at 11:20

The third Arabic class begins at 11:20 am directly after the break and continues at 12:20 pm.

homework & Revision starts at 12:20

Homework and revision are designed to give you enough time to do all your homework as well as a little revision after the class so that you achieve the maximum benefit of the class. It starts at 12:20 and till 2:00 pm.

Lunch Break starts at 2:00 pm

At two o’clock in the afternoon begins the lunch break, which lasts for an entire hour. You can buy lunch from a restaurant next to the center. There are a number of restaurants nearby, which provide meals such as shawarma, falafel, and fried chicken as well as traditional Palestinian meals such as Maqluba, Hebron’s Qidreh, Chicken Mansaf or Lamp Mansaf, and other meals. There are also a number of supermarkets/malls nearby where you can buy what you need and cook yourself in the center.

Day Trips to Refugee Camps in Bethlehem & Hebron

Once every week, a day trip is organized to the refugee camps in Hebron and Bethlehem, as well as to areas of political importance whenever the opportunity arises. These trips will give you the opportunity to learn about the conditions of the Palestinian refugees, talk to them and learn their stories. These trips depart at 10:45 am from the center and end approx. at 2:00 or 3:00 in the afternoon.

Local Visits to Learn about the Landmarks of the city of Hebron

Once every two weeks, local visits are organized to the historical and economic landmarks of the city of Hebron. This includes a visit to the Ibrahimi Mosque, the Old City, and Al-Shuhada Street as well as visiting a number of factories in the city, such as keffiyeh, glass, and ceramic factories.

Prepare & Cook a Traditional Palestinian Dish

Once every two or three weeks, all our volunteers, interns, and Arabic language’ students join together to prepare and cook a traditional Palestinian dish. This includes preparing appetizers, frying vegetables, cooking rice, chopping chicken or meat, and stuffing some vegetables depending on the dish to be cooked that day.

Free Time starts at 16:00 or at 16:30

After your time in the center is over, you have free time where you can hang out with other international participants and/or locals you met during your stay in Hebron by going to a café or coffee shop or going to a park and enjoying your time in the evening. There are many cafes and parks not far from the center, as the center is located on one of the most lively streets in the city.

What happens when I’m not studying Arabic?

Besides studying Arabic in Palestine, you will have plenty of opportunities to participate in our social, cultural, and community activities. Many community activities in Hebron are organized and presented by the center. Additionally, the Center organizes visits to local sites of interest in the city of Hebron.

Sightseeing may include visits to the old city and its many souqs and markets, the Ibrahimi Mosque, a refugee camp, the Russian Orthodox Church is known for its b

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