Study Spoken or Modern-Standard Arabic?

By The Excellence Center In Europe / In Learn Arabic in Germany

Study Spoken or Modern-Standard Arabic: There’s no doubt that Arabic has become one of the most important languages in the world. It’s one of the six recognized languages by the United Nations and is spoken by 400 million people globally.

Due to tensions, wars and conflicts in the Middle East, many jobs now require knowledge of the Arabic language. Students may also want to learn Arabic as they study it at college or university. There are two types of Arabic: Spoken Arabic known as “Amiya” or Modern-Standard Arabic.

What is the difference between Spoken and Modern-Standard Arabic and what should I start with?

People might wonder what the difference is between Spoken Arabic and Modern-Standard Arabic, especially those who haven’t studied Arabic before. This is the simple answer:

Spoken Arabic known as “Amiya” is the dialect that people in the 22 Arabic countries use. It’s the spoken language used on a daily basis in conversation.

For example, the Levantine dialect is spoken by people from Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria. “Amiya” is also used by people from the Arab Gulf states, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, the Emirates, and others. Arab countries in North Africa, including Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco also use this dialect. The Egyptian dialect is uniquely different from other dialects, and has no direct similarity to “Amiya” other than some vocabulary and grammatical structures.

The Modern-Standard Arabic is mostly used in the press, in public speaking and in all formal situations. This language used conversationally or when you meet someone, only in formal settings.

So, which one should I start with: Spoken Arabic or Modern-Standard Arabic?

This simply depends on which one would be beneficial for you. You can even study both at the same time if you wish.

If you’re only interested in speaking Arabic and communicating well in conversation, you only need to learn Spoken Arabic. But if you also want to be able to read, write and speak formally, then you should stat with Modern-Standard Arabic and progress on to Spoken Arabic or both at the same time.

Where to Study Spoken or Modern-Standard Arabic?

Many people around the world learn Arabic as part of their university studies, including undergraduate majors such as Islamic studies, Middle Eastern studies, social sciences, religious studies and journalism. It is important for these students to improve their language level during university to obtain a distinguished job opportunity after graduation.

Although these students study the Arabic language under the supervision of teachers specialized in the Arabic language, they need experience speaking and practicing the language in an Arab country. Therefore, many people travel and participate in Arabic language courses in different Arab countries. Perhaps one of the most prominent destinations for studying the language is Lebanon, Palestine and Egypt.

There is no doubt that learning Arabic language in an Arab country is a great advantage. However, due to the political conditions of some Arab countries and specifically the negative effects of the Arab Spring, which greatly affected the stability and security of these countries, many look for alternative options in nearby and safer countries.

Germany is one of the educational destinations for learning. Germany has:

a large number of Arabs and Arabic speakers.

Half a million Syrian refugees who fled the civil war that has been going on for years.

safe and cheap travel and tourism infrastructure.

a rich history, including the First and Second World War.

Where can I study Spoken or Modern-Standard Arabic in Germany?

The Excellence Centre in Europe is one of the best – and only – options to study Arabic in Germany. It’s located in the city of Halle which is two hours away from Berlin.

The center offers Spoken Arabic courses which is mainly Palestinian or Syrian dialect or Modern-Standard Arabic courses.

These courses can be either individual courses “one to one” or group courses (no more than 5 students

There are intensive courses (20 hours, 5 days a week) or non-intensive courses (12 hours, 3 days a week).

How will the Arabic program at the center benefit you?

Studying Spoken Arabic or Modern-Standard Arabic at the Excellence center will be beneficial for number of reasons;

The center hires very qualified teachers who have experience in teaching Arabic using modern teaching methods.

The center also has a good connection with the Arab community in the city of Halle and especially Syrian refugees.

You will be staying with an Arab host family. This will help you to practice what you have learned during the class.

You will be engaging in the center’s social and educational activities. These activities combine Arab refugees, migrants and local Germans.

The center provides students with all learning materials including books.

The center has all teaching equipment including speakers, whiteboards, convenient teaching rooms, projector, and a recorder.

What is the difference between intensive and non-intensive Arabic courses?

The Excellence center in Europe offers two types of Arabic courses either intensive or non-intensive courses. The two of them are different in the number of hours, how many days a week, lesson’s duration and the cost. All these differences are shown on the table below.

	Intensive Arabic Courses	Intensive Arabic Courses
Arabic Hours	20 Hours a week	12 Hours a week
Days of Arabic Lessons	5 Days a week	3 Days a week
Lessons’ Duration	4 Educational Hours	4 Educational Hours
Minimum Duration	One Week	One Week
Arabic Program Fees	500 Euros a Week	370 Euros a Week
Fees include	Arabic Lessons, Accomodation, Daily Breakfast, City Tour, Social Activities and Certificate.	Arabic Lessons, Accomodation, Daily Breakfast, City Tour, Social Activities and Certificate.

Can I study Spoken Arabic or Modern-Standard Arabic online?

The Excellence center in Europe has an online platform known as “Lets Learn Online”. On this website, the center offers online language courses including Spoken or Modern-Standard Arabic online courses. The platform also offers crash courses in political, social, economic and environmental topics.

Check out the website by clicking on the following link: www.letslearnonline.org

How do I apply to join a Spoken or Modern-Standard Arabic course?

All you need to do is to send an email to info@eceurope.org Please type “Study Spoken Arabic in Germany” or “Study Modern-Standard Arabic in Germany” in the subject line. In the body of the email tell us of your language level, your desired Arabic course or any questions you may have and request an application form.

If you want to study Spoken Arabic “Amiya” or Modern-Standard Arabic, the Excellence Centre is your right choice. You will learn, understand and practice the language at the same time. Join the Excellence center NOW!