Online Arabic Courses: Levantine and Palestinian Colloquial Arabic, the Excellence Center in Halle (Saale) offers a comprehensive range of intensive and non-intensive colloquial Arabic courses, including Syrian, Palestinian, Jordanian, and Lebanese dialects.
Starting from the Starter Courses and progressing to the Advanced Courses, the online Arabic lessons provided by the Excellence Center in Europe encompass a broad spectrum of dialects, reflecting the diversity and richness of Arabic culture. Moreover, Arabic learners have the flexibility to choose from Levantine Arabic online (covering Syria, Palestine, Jordan, and Lebanon), Palestinian colloquial Arabic, or any other spoken Arabic dialect offered by our program.
Master Levantine and Palestinian Dialects
Our online Levantine and Palestinian Arabic programs cover all aspects of language learning, including phonetics, conversation, writing, reading, and listening comprehension. Additionally, you will learn common idioms, practice completing daily tasks, and engage in discussions on various topics tailored to your course level. This approach ensures that you develop a well-rounded understanding and proficiency in Arabic.
Six Different Levels for Arabic Instruction
The Excellence Center in Europe offers six different levels for Arabic instruction: Beginner, Elementary Levels 1 and 2, Intermediate Levels 1 and 2, and Advanced. Additionally, each course level is offered at three intensities: non-intensive, intensive, and super-intensive.
The difference is the course load and frequency of sessions. Our online Arabic courses are available any day of the week and offered year-round with no official application deadline, so when you start your Arabic learning journey is completely up to you!
Online Arabic Programs For 2025/2026
The Excellence Center in Europe is now accepting registrations for Online Arabic Lessons for the 2025/2026 academic year! Our offerings include courses in Levantine Arabic, Palestinian Arabic, Modern Standard Arabic, and specialized Online Arabic for Kids programs.
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Online Arabic Classes
If you want to study Arabic from home or if you want to develop your Arabic language proficiency and practice with a native Arabic speaker, then online Arabic programs are the perfect option for you.
The Excellence Center in Europe (EC) allows you to learn Arabic online. Whatever your Arabic level is, the Excellence Center is capable of meeting your language needs. This program gives you the choice of learning Modern Standard Arabic, the Palestinian dialect (Levantine dialect), or a combination of the two. Students can select whichever they prefer to learn. The Center will provide students with the appropriate learning materials to enrich their online Arabic study experience.
To start, you will need to take a placement test, which will evaluate your Arabic level. Interested students will receive their first online class for free. Students who are satisfied with the first class can then register for subsequent courses and pay the corresponding fees.
Online Arabic Courses for Children and Young People
Additionally, we provide online Levantine and Palestinian Arabic courses for children and young people aged 10 to 16. Perfect for those who are eager to learn about the Arabic language and culture, these elementary classes differ from adult learning in content as well as a 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 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 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 Arabic Courses and Dialects Available
The Excellence Center in Halle (Saale), Germany, provides a diverse array of spoken Arabic dialects for its online courses, encompassing colloquial Levantine Arabic (including Syrian, Palestinian, Jordanian, and Lebanese dialects) as well as Palestinian colloquial Arabic (Ammiyya).
The spoken Arabic dialects offered are meant to provide students with the maximum amount of learning options, while also tailoring in-class experiences to students’ specific language needs.
You can find the following online Arabic courses below:
1. Online Jordanian Arabic Course
Online Jordanian Arabic Course: Jordanian Arabic is also known as Jordanian Colloquial Arabic (Ammiya Jordanian Arabic) or simply Jordanian. It falls under the category of Levantine Arabic (Shami Arabic), encompassing a group of Arabic dialects spoken in the Levant region, which includes Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine. In contrast to MSA, used in formal settings and written communication, Jordanian Arabic is the spoken everyday language.
2. Online Syrian Arabic Course
Syrian Arabic Online Course: The Study Syrian Arabic Online Program is a valuable opportunity for those who want to learn and study the increasingly relevant and critical dialect (also known as Ammiya, Shami, or Levantine Colloquial Arabic) and practice with other students. Shami Arabic is spoken by nearly 42 million people in four Arab countries: Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria.
3. Study Palestinian Arabic Online
Study Palestinian Arabic Online: The Palestinian dialect is a colloquial Arabic dialect (Ammiya), part of the greater Southern Levantine dialect, that the people of Palestine speak. The Palestinian dialect is considered to be the closest to Modern Standard Arabic, which is also known as “Fusha.” The pronunciation of many letters in the Palestinian dialect coincides with that of classical Arabic, with only slight modifications.
4. Online Lebanese Arabic Course
Lebanese Online Course: The Excellence Center offers live, interactive group courses and private lessons in Lebanese Arabic year-round (spring, summer, fall, and winter). Our experienced teachers work with learners of all ages to improve their Arabic proficiency, especially Lebanese Arabic. Our group courses follow an organized curriculum called Lebanese Arabic from Scratch, designed for learners of all abilities.
5. Study Modern Standard Arabic Online
Studying Modern Standard Arabic Online is a great opportunity to learn a form of Arabic that is understood by people in twenty-two countries throughout the Arabic-speaking world. By taking this online course, you will learn the form of Arabic that is most often used in literary texts, in the press, in education, and in official transactions.
6. Studying Levantine (or Shami) Arabic Online
Studying Levantine (or Shami) Arabic is an ideal opportunity for anyone who would like to study this increasingly relevant dialect of Arabic while practicing what they have learned with other students. Shami Arabic is spoken by nearly 42 million people in four Arab countries: Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria. Shami is the most easily understandable dialect for people living in the Middle East and North Africa (the MENA region).
7. Study Egyptian Arabic Online
Study Egyptian Arabic Online: The Excellence Center offers a comprehensive range of intensive and non-intensive Egyptian colloquial online Arabic courses. Beginning with the Starter Course and working through to the Advanced, there are options for all of the knowledge levels. The online Arabic lessons offered by the Excellence Center are as diverse and far-reaching as Arabic culture itself.
8. Online Arabic Language Courses for Kids and Teens
Online Levantine Arabic for Kids: Our Levantine Arabic online courses are specifically designed for children and young people aged 10 to 17 who are eager to learn the Arabic language and immerse themselves in its rich culture. These interactive classes use engaging methods such as image recognition, games, and digital media, including TV shows, books, and articles across a variety of subjects.
Level of Arabic Courses Available
The Excellence Center provides a complete range of spoken Arabic online language courses, from the Starter courses to the Advanced. Whatever your level of Arabic, the Excellence Center is prepared to offer the Online Arabic course that is right for you.
1. Starter Arabic Course
This course focuses on students’ ability to complete basic, everyday colloquial tasks. For example, learning how to introduce oneself, learning specific phrases important to Arabic, asking and answering everyday questions, and clarifying particular details such as where they live, what their favorite food is, what they have in their possession, and so on. In addition to a basic understanding of spoken Arabic, the Starter Course will allow students to become familiar with the Arabic alphabet (al-ḥurūf l-ʿarabīyah) and Arabic writing.
2. Beginner Arabic Course
This online Arabic course is designed to equip students with the necessary skills to conduct basic conversations in Palestinian colloquial Arabic, or any other dialect of their choosing, as well as interact with native Arabic speakers in day-to-day scenarios. For example, students will learn the proper grammatical and colloquial skills to shop and understand familial backgrounds, geography, directions, and subjects regarding employment. Students will be able to express their opinions on topics such as the environment, their specific wants and needs, and various cultural matters.
3. Intermediate Arabic Course
Upon completing this online Arabic course, students will be capable of conversing about, as well as understanding, complex subjects in the Arabic dialect they choose. Topics could include issues that may arise during travel, complex cultural matters, differences between formal and informal speech, recreation, school, and everyday circumstances. Moreso, students will begin to write simple texts on everyday issues such as family, friends, personal preferences, and future ambitions, and provide reasoning and explanations.
4. Advanced Arabic Course
In this Arabic course, students will have learned the skills needed to converse in colloquial Levantine Arabic, as well as other dialects, on a wide range of complex subjects, both specific and abstract. Additionally, students will be able to summarize these subjects and create well-informed opinions based on their findings.
Students will also have gained the ability to converse fluently in their chosen spoken Arabic dialect, enabling them to converse and interact with native Arabic speakers on a day-to-day basis. Further, students will have gained sufficient reading and writing comprehension to feel comfortable interacting with complex, abstract Arabic texts.
One-on-One Arabic Lessons
The Excellence Center’s online spoken Arabic language courses are offered as one-to-one sessions (individual courses). This means that courses will consist of only one student and one Arabic teacher.
The one-to-one methodology allows students to immerse themselves in their online language course fully. Further, students will have a qualified Arabic teacher present to instruct, guide, and answer any questions they may have.
Group Lessons
We also offer online spoken Arabic courses in classes of up to 3 students. This option is available for students who would like to learn in a group setting. Group learning has additional benefits, such as group projects, the chance to interact with students from different cultures, and the opportunity to make new friends!
If you wish to learn either colloquial Levantine Arabic or Palestinian colloquial Arabic, enroll today! Students are free to choose whether they study in one-on-one or group sessions.
Online Arabic Courses: Overview
| Platform of online course | (Skype, Facebook, Zoom, WhatsApp, etc.) |
| Course duration | 10-100 Hours (Student’s choice) |
| Hours per week | 2-4 (Flexible) |
| Arabic session length | 45 Minutes |
| Cost of 10 sessions | 185€ |
| Average students per class | 1-4 people |
| Age requirements | 16-75 years old |
| Days of the week | Every day (up to students/teachers) |
| Levels | 6 levels (Starter level to Advanced) |
| Time of classes | Flexible (up to students/teachers) |
| Program’s reviews | Reviews and ratings On Gooverseas.com Reviews and ratings On Goabroad.com Participants video testimonials |
| University Credit | Available |
| Arabic books | Receive in PDF format |
Why are Online Arabic Courses a Good Choice?
Learning Arabic online, in any dialect, is a good choice for multiple reasons. First and foremost, studying Levantine Arabic online, or any other available dialect, provides students with the freedom to learn at their convenience. This ease of access provided by our online spoken Arabic courses means that students from all over the world will have ready access to the EC’s qualified team of Arabic instructors.
Furthermore, taking spoken Arabic courses online provides students with the opportunity to pick from a wide variety of Arabic dialects. In addition, students are encouraged to combine classes through our “Varied Courses” option, where they can freely create a colloquial Levantine Arabic language program that best suits their language needs.
Reasons for Choosing Online Arabic:
- Convenience of learning from home
- Better organized to fit your scheduling needs
- Easy access to our qualified team of Arabic teachers
- The first online lesson is free of charge, enabling prospective students to try out an online Arabic course.
- Students can create a program that best suits their language needs.
- All necessary learning materials are provided digitally.
- Classes can be taught one-to-one or in groups of up to 3.
- Greater access to the diversity of world cultures through teachers and other students who desire to learn Arabic.
Who are Online Arabic Courses for?
These online Arabic courses are for anyone enthusiastic about learning colloquial Levantine Arabic, as well as other spoken Arabic dialects such as Palestinian colloquial Arabic. The courses also suit those who require a specific level of spoken Arabic language proficiency for employment or other purposes, are interested in the politics, history, and social relations of the Middle East, or require language courses for college credit. The courses can also benefit the following:
- Individuals who want to improve his/her spoken Arabic or learn a specific Arabic dialect, such as Palestinian colloquial Arabic.
- Individuals who are enrolled in undergraduate or graduate study programs related to Middle Eastern studies, political science, or international relations.
- Arabic-speaking individuals who live in Europe or the United States and want to enhance their colloquial Arabic skills.
- Those who work in a business setting require language proficiency.
- Individuals who would like to learn Levantine Arabic online, either for study or recreation.
Our Team of Qualified Arabic Teachers
Our team of qualified online Arabic teachers comes from all over the world, with diverse backgrounds in Arabic culture and language. Furthermore, the Excellence Center’s team of language teachers holds academic degrees in various fields relating to spoken Arabic.
These degrees include teaching Arabic to Non-native Speakers, Arabic Cultural Studies, Arabic Literary Studies, and Teaching Arabic as a Second/Foreign Language. Our team of qualified teachers at the Excellence Center in Halle (Saale) and in Hebron, Palestine, has a long history of experience with teaching, interacting with, and promoting Arabic culture and language.
Where and How?
The Excellence Center in Halle (Saale), Germany, provides online Arabic courses through a variety of digital means: Google Meet, Zoom, Skype, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, FaceTime, or any other online communication platform. The choice of online platform is up to the discretion of students and their teacher.
Duration, Hours, and Pricing
Students can choose anywhere from 10 to 100 hours of colloquial Levantine Arabic courses or any other spoken Arabic dialect offered, with each class lasting 90 minutes. The choice of time and date of courses is up to the discretion of students and their teacher.
| Arabic Lesson Hours | Prices in Euro |
| 10 | 185€ |
| 20 | 370€ |
| 30 | 550€ |
| 50 | 900€ |
Once enrolled, all of the students’ essential learning materials will be provided by the Center, such as online learning books, media access, and other course necessities. Upon completion of the course, students will receive a signed diploma certifying their time at the Excellence Center and Arabic proficiency level.
- Arabic lesson 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
- Registration fee: €30 paid once at registration
- Study materials booklet and books: Free (PDF)
- Free language placement test
- Certificate of completion
Free Arabic Lessons Online?
The Excellence Center in Halle (Saale), Germany, offers prospective students the opportunity to enroll in one free online Arabic language course.
The reason for this is so that potential students can experience what it is like to be fully enrolled in an Arabic language course without making a time or financial commitment. If they find the offered language courses agreeable, students can then enroll in the whole online Arabic program.
Frequently Asked Questions
- “What do I need for online classes?”
- We recommend using a laptop with a good webcam and audio capabilities; however, whatever means students find most convenient to participate in online courses are acceptable.
- Good internet connection: You will need to find a suitable Wi-Fi or hotspot to maintain a stable internet connection.
- “How do I become an online student?”
- Email us requesting an application, listing your name and desired Arabic course.
- We will send you an application, which you will fill out and send back to us.
Reviews and Awards
The Excellence Center in Europe has proudly earned several Community Awards, including recognition as the Best Arabic Language School overseas, one of the best Online Programs for Palestinian Colloquial Arabic Providers, and the Top Provider of Volunteer and Internship Opportunities abroad for the years 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. For further details, please visit our profiles on GoOverseas.com and GoAbroad.com.
- Check out our latest awards here
- +900 Reviews (96.8%) on Gooverseas.com
- +190 Reviews (9.3/10) on Goabroad.com
- Participants’ video testimonials
How to Register?
If you are interested in taking a Levantine/Palestinian Arabic online language course or any other dialect, please get in touch with us at Info@eceurope.org. We will respond to your inquiry within two business days. Be sure to include “Study Arabic Online Program” in the subject line of your email.
Once we receive your email, we will send you an application form. After you complete and return the form, we can arrange for you to take our free 1-hour online Arabic course as part of the onboarding process.
Payment and Confirmation
- Once you have filled out the application and returned it to us, we will send you a form confirming the details of your online course, which you will need to return to us.
- After confirming your personal and course information, we will send you an invitation letter, contract, and invoice.
- You will then sign the contract and make the required payments to reserve your place in the course.
Summary
Our Arabic Online Program is an ideal option for anyone eager to learn Arabic from the comfort of their home before diving into the Arabic-speaking world. It’s also a fantastic opportunity for individuals with broader interests, such as political science and international relations, to enhance their understanding of these fields while managing busy schedules.
This program is particularly suited for university students seeking academic credit for their studies and recent graduates wishing to maintain or improve their Arabic proficiency. It’s also an excellent alternative for those who face travel or financial limitations.
No matter your motivation, our online Arabic lessons offer a perfect way for passionate language learners to engage with Arabic culture. If this program resonates with you, get in touch and start your Arabic language journey today!
Contact Us
If the Excellence Center’s online Arabic courses sound like a good fit for you, please do not hesitate to contact us at Info@eceurope.org. We hope to hear from you soon!
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