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Every Path to Arabic Mastery.

From absolute beginner to near-native proficiency. Levantine dialect or Modern Standard Arabic. In Beirut, online, or one-on-one.

Levantine Dialect

Urban Arabicعامية

The spoken Arabic of Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, and Jordan — taught systematically in Arabic script. Six structured levels, from zero to native-like fluency.

30 hrs regular · 75 hrs intensive

CEFR & ACTFL certified

Level 1CEFR A1

Urban Arabic

Beginner

The first step in Levantine Arabic. Learn to navigate Lebanon from day one.

$300 regular · $750 intensive

Level 2CEFR A2

Urban Arabic

Elementary

Build your vocabulary and start reading longer texts in Levantine Arabic.

$300 regular · $750 intensive

Level 3CEFR B1

Urban Arabic

Intermediate

Hold real conversations and engage with Lebanese media and daily life fluently.

$300 regular · $750 intensive

Level 4CEFR B2

Urban Arabic

Advanced

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

$300 regular · $750 intensive

Level 5CEFR C1

Urban Arabic

Educated

Near-native fluency — communicate like an educated Lebanese speaker.

$300 regular · $750 intensive

Level 6CEFR C2

Urban Arabic

Proficient

The pinnacle of Levantine Arabic mastery — native-level command.

$300 regular · $750 intensive

Urban Arabic Conversation Classes

Conversation classes run concurrently with Beginner, Elementary, and Intermediate levels. Strongly recommended — oral fluency is developed in parallel with your main course.

Modern Standard Arabic

Formal Arabicفصحى

The unified written and formal language of 400 million people across 22 Arab countries. Essential for journalism, academia, diplomacy, and business.

30 hrs regular · 75 hrs intensive

CEFR certified

Level 1

Beginner

Master Modern Standard Arabic — the common written language of 400 million speakers.

CEFR A1–A2

Level 2

Elementary

Expand your MSA into connected reading, writing, and formal communication.

CEFR A2–B1

Level 3

Intermediate

Engage with Arabic media, literature, and professional writing at a confident level.

CEFR B1–B2

Level 4

Advanced

Near-native command of MSA for academic, diplomatic, and media professionals.

CEFR C1–C2

Beyond the Core

Special & Cultural Courses

Deepen your Arabic through Lebanese cinema, calligraphy, music, and culture. Most special courses can be taken alongside a core program.

Intermediate+

Lebanese Film

Explore Lebanese cinema as a lens into culture, society, and language. Watch and analyse landmark Lebanese films while sharpening your listening comprehension and cultural vocabulary.

All levels

Lebanese Culture

A deep dive into Lebanese history, society, food, music, and politics. Taught in Arabic with English support, this course accelerates cultural fluency alongside linguistic skills.

All levels

Arabic Calligraphy

Discover the art of Arabic script through traditional calligraphy. An immersive visual and linguistic experience that deepens your relationship with the Arabic writing system.

Elementary+

Music & Lyrics

Learn Arabic through the richness of its musical tradition — from Lebanese pop to classical maqam. Decode song lyrics, cultural references, and idiomatic expression in context.

Professional

Professional Programs

Foreign Service Programs

Tailored language training for diplomatic staff, embassy personnel, and international organizations. Custom curricula designed around professional objectives and mission requirements.

Media Translation

Arabic–English translation training focused on news, broadcast media, and journalism. Develop the speed, accuracy, and cultural sensitivity required for professional media contexts.

Arabic for Arabs

Designed for heritage Arabic speakers and Arabs educated abroad who want to strengthen their Formal Arabic literacy, grammar, and academic writing in their ancestral language.

Professional and special course availability varies by term. Contact us to check current offerings or arrange a custom program.

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Flexible Options

Learn on Your Own Terms

Any LevelCustom Pace$25 / hr

Private Lessons

One-on-one in-person or online. Custom curriculum, flexible schedule. $25/hr per student — with group discounts available.

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All LevelsFlexibleGlobal

Online via Teams

Live one-on-one lessons via Microsoft Teams. All levels, all programs. Flexible scheduling from 8am–7pm Beirut time.

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5 Weeks150 hrs$1,700

SIASP Summer Program

5 weeks of total immersion in Beirut. 150 hours of instruction. B1 CEFR in one program. June 22 – July 27, 2026.

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