The Advantages of Studying Shami Arabic in the Middle East Studying a second language at school or University often gives you a basic textbook understanding of the language’s syntax, its words and phrases, use of the alphabet, and pronunciation. To truly master a language, gain conversational fluency, and understand the nuances of a language’s everyday use, you need to immerse yourself in the culture and Read More …
Depending on the area in which you choose to study the Arabic language, you will be learning a dialect specific to a region. Ranging from Morocco, through the North African region, into Egypt and the Levant, within the Gulf countries, and to Iraq, you will find seemingly endless numbers of dialects. In Palestine, you will specifically be learning the Shami dialect or Levantine Arabic. This Read More …
“My name is Cynthia and I am an American undergraduate student participating in the Teach English in Palestine Program. One of the main reasons that I came to study at the center was because I study Arabic in school and I wanted to increase my proficiency in the language. Many of the other interns at the Center are like me. They study political science, Middle Read More …
