Enhance your Arabic language skills with an immersive, culturally rich course that takes you deep into the world of Arabic music and poetry. Through the powerful and expressive tradition of tarab, you’ll explore iconic songs from the Levantine dialect, like the legendary Fairouz, and Egyptian classics by the timeless Umm Kulthum, as well as compositions in Modern Standard Arabic.

This course invites you not only to listen and understand but also to feel the heart of Arabic culture. Together, you’ll read and discuss each song, uncover its background, and connect with the emotions woven into the lyrics. You’ll gain a keen understanding of the unique poetic styles, expressions, and cultural nuances embedded within both Levantine and Egyptian dialects. As you move through the course, you’ll naturally expand your vocabulary, improve your grammar, and come away with a deep familiarity with these captivating dialects and the art of Arabic poetry, enhancing both your language skills and cultural insight.3Am nistannnakon! Mnshuufkon!

This course is suitable for students who know the Arabic alphabet and have a minimum level of A2 in Arabic.