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 wide 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 classes and pay the corresponding fees.
Online Arabic Courses for Children and Young People
Additionally, we also provide online Levantine and Palestinian Arabic courses for children and young people who are 10 to 16 years old. 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:
| Study Levantine Arabic Online | Beginner Levantine Arabic Online Lessons |
| Jordanian Arabic Online Courses | Syrian Arabic Online Lessons |
| Modern Standard Arabic Online Courses | Online Arabic Classes for Beginners |
| Colloquial Palestinian Arabic Classes | Shami Arabic Online Course |
| Intensive Levantine Arabic Online Lessons | Palestinian Arabic Online Lessons |
Level of Arabic Courses Available
The Excellence Center provides a complete range of spoken Arabic online language courses: beginning with the Starter courses and continuing 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 Course
This course focuses on students’ ability to complete basic, everyday colloquial tasks. For example, learning how to introduce one’s self; learning specific phrases important to Arabic; asking and answering everyday questions; and clarifying certain 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 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, as well as various cultural matters.
3. Intermediate 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 matters such as family, friends, personal preferences, and future ambitions, while also being able to provide reasoning and explanations therefore.
4. Advanced 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, providing them the competency 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 fully immerse themselves in their online language course. 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 that are also offered 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, as well as 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.
Program 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 when and wherever it is most convenient for them. 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 courses 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; have an interest in 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 and require language proficiency.
- Individuals who simply 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 come from all over the world, with diverse backgrounds in Arabic culture and language. Furthermore, the Excellence Center’s team of language teachers hold 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 have 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 that of 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’s duration spanning 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 feel free to then enroll in the full online Arabic program.
Frequently Asked Questions
- “What do I need for online classes?”
- We recommend using a laptop with 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 been honored with several prestigious Community Awards, recognized as the Best Language School and Top Internship and Volunteer Provider for the years 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023. For more details, please visit our profiles on GoOverseas.com and GoAbroad.com.
- +840 Reviews (95%) on Gooverseas.com
- +170 Reviews (93%) 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 contact us at Info@eceurope.org. We will respond to your inquiry within 1 business day. 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 a great 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!
