Intensive Arabic Programs In Palestine (1-13 Weeks)
- Palestine
- Online
About Program
The Excellence Center/Engage in Palestine offers immersive and intensive Arabic language programs in the heart of the West Bank. Located in the city of Hebron, these programs are designed for learners of all levels who wish to master Levantine Arabic (اللهجة الشامية), which covers Jordan, Palestine, Syria, and Lebanon, Palestinian Arabic, or Modern Standard Arabic. Whether you're looking to study for one week or up to 13 weeks, our programs provide an in-depth, hands-on learning experience where language and culture blend seamlessly
Through these courses, you will not only develop strong Arabic language skills but also gain firsthand exposure to Palestinian culture, politics, and daily life. With options ranging from super-intensive and intensive to more flexible, non-intensive programs, students can choose the pace that best suits their goals
The Center also offers online Levantine/Palestinian Arabic lessons, Summer Arabic programs, Winter Arabic courses, and year-round courses
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Program Highlights
- Besides developing your Arabic language skills, students will experience various aspects of the Palestinian culture through their living arrangements with host families and various local trips as well as the Excellence Center’s in-house and local activiti
- The Study Arabic Program in Palestine will give you the opportunity to live in and gain impressions from one of the most politically divisive and ambivalent regions of the Middle East.
- The Intensive Arabic Courses offered in our programs: Modern Standard Arabic, Levantine (Shami) dialects, Ammiya, Classical and Palestinian Arabic using up-to-date teaching techniques in an intensive learning environment.
- The Arabic Immersion Program will provide you the chance to visit unique tourist attractions with a particular native perspective – locations including Bethlehem, Ramallah, Nablus, Hebron, Tulkarm, Qalqilyah, Jenin and the Dead Sea in Jericho.
- Our center is staffed by well-qualified, attentive Arabic teachers, each with an excellent educational background, ready and happy to help you.
Response from The Excellence Center
Hi Irene,
Thank you for sharing your incredible experience at the Excellence Center in Palestine during your Summer Intensive Arabic course. Your review paints a vivid picture of your journey, and it's clear that it left a profound impact on you.
The Center's efforts to provide a holistic cultural experience are commendable. The visits to different places and immersion in Palestinian culture and history added depth to your learning and understanding of the socio-political context. It's wonderful to hear that the Excellence Center buzzed with positive energy and that the staff, teachers, international volunteers, and students created a diverse and enriching environment.
The way you describe Palestinian hospitality, resilience, and the connections you formed with local families is heartwarming. Your description of sharing a meal with a family and cooking together exemplifies the rich cultural experiences that can be found in Palestine.
Your recommendation of the Excellence Center for those who wish to understand Palestine beyond the headlines is valuable, and your suggestion of more interactive cultural sessions alongside Arabic lessons is a constructive way to enhance the overall learning experience.
Irene, thank you for sharing your transformative journey and encouraging others to approach it with an open heart. Your review serves as a testament to the enriching experiences that can be found at the Excellence Center in Palestine.
Greetings from Palestine!