Are you ready to take your language skills to the next level and dive deeper into the nuances of Levantine Arabic? You’ve come to the right place.
This course is specifically designed for students at an intermediate level who are eager to enhance their proficiency in spoken Levantine Arabic. Building upon your existing knowledge and understanding of the language, this course offers comprehensive material tailored to meet the needs of intermediate learners.
Led by an experienced teacher and native speaker of the Levantine Arabic dialect, this course focuses on refining your conversational skills and expanding your vocabulary in authentic contexts. Authentic reading materials to discuss, such as texts in Levantine and journals in Standard Arabic (FusHa), will be provided. Through a variety of interactive activities, role-plays, and discussions, you’ll engage in meaningful conversations and express yourself confidently in real-life situations.
From exploring colloquial expressions and idiomatic phrases to delving into cultural nuances and social customs, this course will provide you with the tools and resources you need to communicate effectively and fluently in Levantine Arabic. Whether you’re looking to navigate everyday interactions with ease or engage in more complex discussions, this course will empower you in your language learning journey.
Join us as we embark on this exciting adventure in the vibrant world of Levantine Arabic!
Materials:
Texts and short novels in Shami as a basis for conversation.
Journals in fuS7a to enhance reading skills.
Audio: songs in Shami Arabic.
Video: Syrian/Lebanese series.
Writing exercises: exclusively as homework.
Our goals:
To improve conversational fluency and spontaneity in Levantine Arabic through regular practice and interaction with peers and native speakers.
To expand vocabulary and idiomatic expressions to communicate effectively in various social and cultural contexts within the Levantine region.
Enhance listening comprehension skills by engaging with authentic audio materials and diverse accents commonly encountered in everyday conversations.
Build confidence in speaking and expressing thoughts, opinions, and ideas in Levantine Arabic through structured speaking activities and feedback from your teacher.
Start: 15 January 2025 - End: 9 April 2025
Holiday: 19 February