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Places to study
Our Syrian Colloquial Arabic course teaches Arabic similar to that which is spoken in Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine. Many people have told us how the course has helped them gain fluency in communicating in these countries. Try the first free chapters to see how it works for you.
The Syrian Studies Association - the experts on this topic - list the following organisations as offering Arabic courses in Syria. Of course we are always happy to hear your experiences and recommendations, so please sumbit a link or email us.
The University of Damascus's Arabic Language Center has the largest enrollment of Damascus institutions teaching Modern Standard Arabic.
In 2003, the French Institute for Arabic Studies in Damascus (IFEAD), joined two other French organisations to become the Institut francais du Proche-Orient (IFPO). The institute now offers a yearly research-oriented program in Arabic and an intenstive summer program in Arabic. The yearly program provides a comprehensive, research-oriented, linguistic training open to students having had at least two years of Arabic, and able to produce a research project. Classes are given in Arabic. The summer program is open to students, irrespective of their interest in research, as well as to specialists and professionals who need instruction in Arabic. It lasts for the whole month of July (4 weeks), five hours a day, five days a week. It offers classes on Arabic culture, literature, Arabic grammar, history of the Arab world, press, spoken and written modern Arabic, Syrian dialect. Several levels are offered, from next to beginner (after one year of intensive Arabic) to advanced (after three years or more).
The CASA program is a program open to US citizens and Green Card holders. It is paid for by the US government. The prerequisite is three years of Arabic and passing an exam.
The Abu Nour Islamic Foundation has a language program focusing on the study of Arabic and Islam.
Private Companies
More and more private companies have begun catering to students seeking to study Arabic in Syria. Three professional organizations we recommend, offer student services, such as accommodation, situating students with Syrian families, and can help with annoying paperwork such as obtaining visa extensions and university registration. They can also supply private teachers, organize trips and much more.
The Levantine Language Institute offers couses in MSA, classical and Syrian Colloquial Arabic, referencing our own Syrian Colloquial Arabic course. It offers to cater to a wide range of specilaist requirements, including journalists and diplomats. All lessons at the institute are three hours long (including a coffee break), and can be arranged on a single basis, or as part of a 60 hour intensive course. Courses can be arranged for individuals or groups. Private lessons arranged on a single basis are $17 per hour, and lessons are $14 per hour as part of a 60 hour course. A 60 hour course for 2, 3 and 4 students is $800, $960 and $1100 respectively. View a sample lession here
Arabesk is a private company offering services oriented to university students in Middle East Studies and anyone who wants to learn Arabic for personal or professional purposes.
Nawafir Tours can help you get started on your Arabic language learning adventure with a complete range of study-related services.
IRAMES offers a wide range of Arabic courses for the beginner to the more advanced student, including Modern Standard Arabic and Syrian Colloquial!
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