Saifi Institute
SAIFI
Arabic Institute
Achrafieh, Mgr. Atallah Street, Beirut
info@saifiarabic.com
Urban Arabic Advanced
Urban Arabic · Levantine Dialect·Level 4·CEFR B2

Urban Arabic: Advanced

Engage with complex topics, debate, and navigate formal Lebanese society.

About This Course

At the Advanced level, language becomes a tool for thinking, not just communicating. You will debate complex issues, read literary and journalistic Arabic, and switch naturally between Levantine and Formal registers. This level develops the linguistic precision needed for professional and academic contexts in the Levant.

What You'll Learn

Advanced grammar and syntax
Literary and journalistic reading
Formal register and MSA cross-training
Debate and argumentation
Advanced vocabulary acquisition strategies
Lebanon in depth: culture, society, politics
Extensive writing: essays, letters, reports

Course Materials

Urban Arabic Book 5 — Advanced level (Saifi textbook)
Curated literary and journalistic texts

Prerequisites

Completion of Urban Arabic Intermediate or equivalent (free placement test).

Course Details

Certification Level
CEFR B2 · ACTFL Intermediate-High / Advanced-Low
Regular (6 hrs/week)
30 hours — $300 USD
Intensive (15 hrs/week)
75 hours — $750 USD
Class Size
Maximum 10–15 students
Format
Regular & Intensive
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