With intensive Arabic language courses in Palestine, students can learn Arabic rapidly through a full immersion in both Arabic language and 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 three 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.

The fastest way to learn Arabic

The best option for those who want to learn Arabic as quickly as possible is to enroll in intensive classes. 4-6 hours of Arabic classes are included in intensive Arabic language programs each day, giving students more consistent exposure to the language and enabling them to learn more in a short time.

In just a few weeks, students at the Palestinian Center will accomplish great improvement in the Arabic language. With more frequent use of the language each day, students are able to internalize the information, which improves their linguistic skills and speeds up fluency.

Individual Courses (One on One Classes)

An essential element of intensive language courses is the ability to participate in lively class conversations. Thus, the Palestinian center intensive courses employ a communicative approach that depends one on one classes. This helps leave sufficient time for student discussions and participation, as well as more individualized attention from the Arabic teachers. Additionally, the communicative approach used in the Palestinian Center’s intensive courses fosters a supportive learning environment that encourages students to practice their language skills and build confidence in their abilities.

This approach emphasizes the practical application of the language in real-life situations, enabling students to communicate effectively with native speakers and further immerse themselves in the Arabic language and culture. Through one-on-one classes and dynamic conversations, students can enhance their language skills, expand their vocabulary, and gain a deeper understanding of the language and culture.

Learn Arabic at Your Own Pace with Our Individual Courses

Flexibility is a key advantage of Individual Arabic Intensive Courses, allowing students to fit language learning around their busy schedules. Unlike traditional classroom-based courses, individual courses offer more flexibility in terms of scheduling, course content, and pace of learning.

Individual courses can be scheduled at a time that suits the student, meaning they can be arranged to fit around personal or work commitments. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for busy professionals who have limited free time, or for students who may have other commitments, such as studying or caring for family members.

In addition to scheduling flexibility, individual courses also allow students to focus on specific areas of the language that they want to improve. For example, if a student needs to improve their conversational skills for a specific work or social situation, the course content can be tailored to meet this need. This personalized approach enables students to achieve their language learning goals more quickly and effectively.

Furthermore, the pace of learning in individual courses can be adjusted to match the student’s level of proficiency and learning style. This ensures that the student is not left behind or bored with the content, and that they are challenged enough to continue making progress in their language learning journey.

A Complete Arabic Immersion

Through complete language immersion, the intensive Arabic courses offered by the Palestinian center aim to improve a student’s relationship with the Arabic language. Because of this, our intensive Arabic courses are offered entirely in Arabic, with occasional English instruction, and students are encouraged to take part in center-sponsored cultural events. Along with their Arabic immersion classes, students can develop their language skills while also connecting with the Hebron community through these extracurricular Arabic immersion events.

There are five different levels of our intensive and super-intensive Shami Arabic courses, ranging from beginner to highly advanced. Palestinian Arabic or “Shami/ Levantine” is the dialect of Arabic widely spoken by nearly 42 million people in four Arab countries: Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria. For those who want to live, work, or study in any Arab country and need to communicate with a wide variety of Arabic speakers from different regions and backgrounds, learning Shami Arabic is very important.

We have very qualified Arabic language teachers

The instructors’ team at the Palestinian center includes language tutors, cultural coordinators, and language partners. Together, they support the students’ learning in and outside the classroom and help them overcome learning difficulties, and actively engage with the local community.

Our teachers are highly-trained with advanced academic degrees in linguistics, education, or related fields. The center currently has over 10 full-time Arabic teachers – all of whom are passionate about teaching Arabic as a foreign language.

Courses availability & who can apply?

Students don’t have to worry about course availability because intensive courses are offered all year long at all levels. After enrolling in a class, you can continue learning for up to six months while advancing smoothly from one level to the next without any breaks or pauses.

Participants between the ages of 18-75 are eligible to participate in the intensive or super-intensive 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.

What Arabic will you be learning in Palestine?

Courses in Modern Standard Arabic

The modernized form of Classical Arabic, from which all Arabic dialects get their roots, is known as Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). MSA is taught all around the world because it is used in Arab media, official correspondence, and Arabic literature worldwide. Our MSA intensive and super-intensive courses are provided at the Palestinian center at five different levels, from beginning to highly advanced.

Palestinian/Shami Arabic Intensive Courses

Brief Information of the Intensive and Super-Intensive Arabic Program

Place of the intensive and super-intensive Arabic courses	Hebron (H1 – Under Palestinian Control), Palestine
Intensive & Super-Intensive Courses Fees	Intensive Arabic Course = Starting from 430$ Super-Intensive Arabic Course = Starting from 580$
Age	18-75 Years Old
Minimum Duration of Study Shami/Levantine Arabic in Palestine Program	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	Intensive Arabic Course = 12 Weeks x 20 Hours Super-Intensive Arabic Course = 18 Weeks x 30 Hours
Arabic Studying Hours	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)
Intensive & Super-intensive Arabic Classes Time	Intensive Arabic Course = 8:30-12:30 Super-Intensive Arabic Course = 8:00-14:00
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

Where do I stay while taking my Arabic course in Palestine?

The Palestinian Center will arrange your living quarters with either a Palestinian host family or at our 8th-floor apartment in Hebron, which is conveniently located in the city center and within easy reach of supermarkets, restaurants, and public transportation. Daily breakfast at the Center with other internationals is included in the program.

Intensive and Super Intensive Arabic courses Fees

1. Intensive Arabic Course – 5 Days a Week/20 Hours

430$ (American Dollar)

This includes 20 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

775$ (American Dollar)

This includes 40 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

1100$ (American Dollar)

This includes 60 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

1450$ (American Dollar)

This includes 80 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

2850$ (American Dollar)

This includes 160 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

4350$ (American Dollar)

This includes 240 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

2. Super Intensive Arabic Course – 5 Days a Week/30 Hours

580$ (American Dollar)

This includes 30 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

1000$ (American Dollar)

This includes 60 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

1500$ (American Dollar)

This includes 90 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

2100$ (American Dollar)

This includes 120 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

3900$ (American Dollar)

This includes 240 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

5850$ (American Dollar)

This includes 360 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

How to pay the fees? (Payment Options)

You may pay your participation fees either by Bank Transfer or by Western Union or MoneyGram. Payment via Western Union and MoneyGram, you can do the transfer online using your credit card.
Payment of fees and signing of the participation contract must be made to reserve your place in the program.
In participation fees that exceed $800, the applicant can pay 40% in advance and the rest of the 60% must be paid 45 days before the date of participation.
Unfortunately, the participation fees can’t be paid in cash, as we arrange your participation ahead of time.

How Do I Get A Visa To Enter Palestine?

Visas are routinely granted upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport (Tel Aviv) if you are a citizen of an exempted country, or at the Allenby-King Hussein Bridge border crossing; Hamas controls the border in Gaza with Egypt. Tourist visas are valid for 90 days; most Americans and Europeans are issued three-month visas upon arrival and clearing customs.

If your home country does not have an exemption agreement with Israel, you will have to procure a visa from the Israeli embassy/consulate at home before you visit. Because many Arab countries do not accept Israeli stamps upon passports, Israel now issues their visa on a separate small card with a bar code indicating the visa time validity. Please keep this visa card WITH your passport at all times. You may check to see whether your native country participates in a visa exemption agreement.

Our LOVELY Arabic Teachers!

We are proud to offer our students the opportunity to learn Arabic language and literature from our highly skilled and experienced teachers. Our teachers are passionate about the language and have a deep understanding of its nuances. They use interactive teaching methods to engage students in the learning process, encouraging them to participate and ask questions.

Our teachers hold degrees in Arabic language and literature, so you can be sure that you’re getting quality instruction from professionals who understand the complexities of the language. With their expertise, you can become proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding Arabic quickly and effectively.

Majd Alameh

Duha Amro

Dua'a Qasim

Bessan Muhtaseb

Shourouk Dwaik

Nadine Mahmoud

Moh’d Nasser

Ahlam Odeh

Ayah Safi

Eyad Abu Zenah

Shatha Naneesh

Katia Nakhleh

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 for the intensive and at 8:00 am for the super intensive course

The day is divided into three or Arabic Arabic classes. The first Arabic class begins at 8:30 in the morning for the intensive Arabic students and 8:00 am for super-intensive Arabic students 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 breakfast and continues till 11:15 am. After that, students will get a 5-10 minutes break.

The Third Arabic Class starts at 11:20, super-intensive Arabic students get two extra classes

The third Arabic class begins at 11:20 am directly after the break and continues till 12:20 pm. The super-intensive Arabic students get two extra classes; a fourth class that starts at 12:30 and continues till 13:15. Following that, they have a 5-minute break before beginning the fifth class from 13:20 to 14:00

homework & Revision

In order to ensure that you get the most out of the class, homework and revision are made to allow you ample time to complete all of your assignments and conduct a little further studying after class. It begins at 12:20 and lasts till 2:00. For The super-intensive Arabic students, homework & revision start after lunch at 15:00 and till 16:00.

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?

You will have plenty of chances to get involved in our social, cultural, and community events in addition to studying Arabic intensely or super-intensively in Palestine. The center plans and hosts a lot of social and cultural events in Hebron. The center also arranges excursions/sightseeings to interesting locations in Hebron and Bethlehem.

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 beautiful gold dome, and the glass factories, to name a few destinations. Hebron is a city full of cafés and restaurants where you can spend an enjoyable time.

Some of Our Arabic Students’ Reviews

The Palestine Center - Go Palestine was the most responsive. Scheduling the lessons with my teacher has been easy and pleasant. My teacher has accommodated me in allowing me to continue with my college textbook in Modern Standard Arabic. She is also giving me writing, reading and speaking work. I love having the direct connection with Arabic culture through Arabic language. I value that my teacher is finishing her own higher level Arabic literature studies, has studied other languages and is an experienced Arabic language teacher. I look forward to my lessons and and am glad to have found the Palestinian Center.

Michael Davis

United States

My experience at the Palestinian centre has been very positive. I have taken the Intensive Arabic Course and I have seen great improvements in my language skills. I have spent only 2 weeks in Palestine this summer, but I would like to return later on for a longer period. The centre organizes interesting activities every day, so the programmes are also a great chance to learn more about the people of Hebron, Palestinian-Israeli relations and life under occupation. As someone that works in education, I am convinced that Go Palestine offers a great formative experience for those interested in the Arabic language and in the culture, politics and history of Palestine.

Francesco Belcastro

United Kingdom

My tutor Dua'a has been fantastic! Bearing in mind I am learning as a complete beginner (as well as learning online which presents its own set of challenges) my tuition has been fun, engaging, challenging, and rewarding in equal measure. My tutor has been exceptionally accommodating and supportive of my Arabic language journey. Arranging lessons was always easy and straightforward, and the content was always at just the right level to challenge me, but remain fun. I look forward to having more lessons in the future.

Jacob

United Kingdom

I highly recommend the Go Palestine Arabic Language Online Program. It is well organized and interactions are pleasant. My teacher is a wonderful teacher, she speaks English very well and she also brings great enthusiasm to her work. She has a good understanding of where the gaps are in my knowledge of the Arabic language. This enables her to select and prepare the material for each lesson carefully. The first lesson is free, but I immediately signed up for the next one. I really appreciate the format through Zoom, very flexible and compatible with my own work.

Paula van der Hijden

Netherlands

I stayed in Hebron for one month with a Palestinian host family and completed the intensive Arabic course at Go Palestine. I cannot even begin to describe my time here in Palestine, and how happy I am that I chose this experience. I’ve had the opportunity to learn more about the occupation and Palestinian daily life through visits to several organizations, museums, and refugee camps, along with massively improving my Arabic skills.

Sydney Gwidt

United States

My experience has been very good. I meet with my teacher for an hour every week. My teacher is very talented and shares my enthusiasm for the language. My teacher, Ustaz Muhamed, seems to know how to give my vocabulary that extra push without overwhelming me. I am very glad that I came across this program.

Jonathan Brandon

United States

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Please send an email to Mr. Tamimi, at info@gopalestine.org. Please type “Intensive or Super-intensive Arabic course in Palestine Program” in the subject line. In the body of the email tell us of your interest, ask any questions you may have, and request an application. Very shortly we will reply to you.

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