Arabic is a fascinating language which spoken in over 20 countries – and in so many ways too. At Taalhuis Amsterdam, you can learn Modern Standard Arabic (فصحى / FusHa) and Levantine (شامي / Shaamy), Egyptian (مصري /MaSry).
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The course schedule for courses starting in June, the summer months & our kick-off weeks in September can be found below. Click on the level of your choice to see the available options and start dates.
Starting mid-September we’ll offer a full schedule for all levels again. Subscribe to our newsletter to be notified when it’s available.
Would you like some help defining your level or do you have other questions? Please contact us at info@taalhuisamsterdam.nl or check our FAQ’s!
In our Arabic classes you will learn to speak, read, understand and also write Arabic. We offer lessons in small groups, allowing you to quickly improve your language skills. The emphasis is on developing practical communication skills that you will need in everyday situations. Although a textbook is used during classes, this does not mean that every course is taught in the same way. Of course, there is also plenty of room for culture, news and songs.
Levantine is the dialect of Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine. Our Levantine courses are linked to Modern Standard Arabic (فصحى / FusHa) so you will work on your knowledge of standard Arabic and also learn to read and write (yes, right to left!). In this way, you get acquainted with the Arabic language just as native speakers use Arabic: they speak a dialect, but read and understand MSA (FusHa).
You can also immerse yourself in the Egyptian dialect, a spoken variety of Arabic that is commonly understood all over the Arab World, also because a lot of films and music come from Egypt. In the Egyptian courses you will also learn how to read and write the Arabic alphabet.
Are you now fully motivated to join an Arabic course? Most of our classes (1 lesson per week) start in September, January and April. Short courses start in January, March, April, June, September and November. Would you like to do more besides your Arabic course to improve your language skills? Then check out our events and trips.
