Urban Arabic · Levantine Dialect·Level 5·CEFR C1
Urban Arabic: Educated
Near-native fluency — communicate like an educated Lebanese speaker.
About This Course
The Educated level mirrors the Arabic of an educated native speaker. Students at this level operate fluidly between colloquial and formal registers, comprehend complex cultural references, and produce sophisticated written and spoken Arabic. This level is designed for professionals, researchers, and long-term Lebanon residents who demand genuine command of the language.
What You'll Learn
High-register and academic Arabic
Complex literary and journalistic analysis
Intercultural communication
Nuanced political and social discourse
Translation and interpretation exercises
Advanced creative writing
Dialect variation across the Levant
Course Materials
Advanced level Saifi materials
Authentic Lebanese literary and media sources
Prerequisites
Completion of Urban Arabic Advanced or equivalent (free placement test).
Course Details
Certification Level
CEFR C1 · ACTFL Advanced-Mid
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