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 in Palestine 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.

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.

Study Colloquial Arabic in Palestine Program offers the chance to discover Palestine and interact with the local residents of Hebron. It also offers tours and day trips to various areas in the cities of Hebron and Bethlehem, including refugee camps and marginalized areas.

Why learn colloquial Arabic in Palestine?

Most of those who want to learn the Arabic language prefer to learn the spoken part because they want to use it on a continuous and daily basis. Many see that learning the spoken language first guarantees them access to the most exciting aspect of the language as well as interaction with Arab speakers to improve their linguistic ability through this direct communication.

The reasons why many people prefer to learn spoken Arabic vary, but almost everyone agrees on one reason. This reason is that they want to be able to talk with their Arab friends, co-workers, or those close to them. There is also a significant proportion of people of Arab origin who live in Europe, America, or any non-Arab country, who wish to learn the colloquial dialect. This is simply because they are Arabs and the language represents an important aspect of their culture and roots.

When do colloquial Arabic courses in Palestine take place?

Study colloquial Arabic in Palestine Program gives you the flexibility to determine the start and end dates for your Arabic program schedule. Students arrange and coordinate their schedules with the center’s administration. Arabic classes may be arranged from one week up to three months.

Can I study colloquial Arabic ONLINE?

Yes, you can learn Arabic online with one of our qualified teachers. You can choose how many classes you want a week and for how long the class is. Click here to get more information!

Who is eligible to apply to the program?

The Palestinian Center has hosted people who have come from a myriad of countries, such as the USA, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Colombia, France, Japan, China, Chile, Switzerland, Russia, Germany, and many more. 

• Those between the ages of 18-75 are eligible to participate in the colloquial Arabic program.
• An academic degree is NOT 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.

Brief Information of the Study colloquial Arabic in Palestine Program

Place of Study Colloquial Arabic Program	Hebron (H1 – Under Palestinian Control), Palestine
Study Colloquial Arabic Program Fees	Intensive Arabic Course = Starting from 430$ Non-Intensive Arabic Course = Starting from 315$
Age	18-75 Years Old
Minimum Duration of Colloquial Arabic in Palestine Program	Intensive Arabic Course = One Week – 20 Hours Non-Intensive Arabic Course = One Week – 12 Hours
Maximum Duration of Colloquial Arabic in Palestine Program	Intensive Arabic Course = 12 Weeks x 20 Hours Non-Intensive Arabic Course = 12 Weeks x 12 Hours
Arabic Studying Hours	Intensive Arabic Course = 4 hours a day x 5 days a week. Non-Intensive Arabic Course = 4 hours a day x 3 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

What will you get by participating in the Arabic program?

• Experience the hospitality of Palestinians and discover the beauty of the Palestinian culture by interacting with Palestinian people.
• Daily Palestinian breakfast at the center.
• 4 educational hours of Arabic lessons each day – Five days a week.
• The program provides you with a chance to visit local sites in Hebron and get to know the rich history of the city.
• Accommodation, including either staying with a local host family or at our 8th-floor apartment. Private accommodation is also available with extra fees.
• Day trips to refugee camps in Hebron & Bethlehem and some areas of political importance.
• At the completion of the program, you will get a participation certificate and a recommendation letter.

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.

Study Colloquial Arabic in Palestine Program Fees

1. Intensive Arabic Course – 5 Days a Week

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2. Non-Intensive Arabic Course – 3 Days a Week

Can I combine this program with another one?

Yes, this program can be combined with one or more of the internship or volunteer programs that the center offers.

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.

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

May I extend my Arabic program duration?

Yes, you are allowed to extend your participation period. All you need is to inform the center coordinator at least one week before the end of the current program.

Some of Our Arabic Student’s Reviews 

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.

What is the application process?

• First, send us an email asking for the application form.
• We send you the application, and you fill out the application and send it back to us.
• Our team reviews your application. We may invite you for an interview by means of a Skype/WhatsApp call.
• If you are selected after the interview, we will send you a confirmation form which you fill out and return to us.
• We prepare and send you the Invitation Letter and the contract.  We will also send you the invoice for payment, which will include all the information regarding payment options.  
• You will sign the contract and make payment in order to reserve your place in the program.
• We will send you an orientation booklet and travel guide to Palestine. These two items will provide you with all the information on how to get to Hebron and contact the center. One of our coordinators will provide his/her contact number within an email sent to you.

Documents you’ll receive from us!

How do I apply or receive additional information?

Please send an email to Mr. Tamimi, at  info@gopalestine.org. Please type “Study Colloquial Arabic in Palestine Program” or “Study Ammiya Arabic in Palestine”  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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