Arabic is a fascinating language which is spoken in over 20 countries – and in so many ways too! At Taalhuis Amsterdam, you can learn Levantine Arabic (شامي / Shaamy) and Egyptian Arabic (مصري /MaSry). You’ll also learn to read and write in Modern Standard Arabic (فصحى / FuS7a).
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New Egyptian and Levantine conversation courses started in June and there are several courses during the summer! You can find the schedule below. Click on the level of your choice to see the available options and start dates. We’ll offer a full schedule with all levels again in September.
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 Arabic is the dialect of Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine. In our Levantine courses, you’ll learn to speak the Levantine dialect, while also learning to read and write in Modern Standard Arabic (فصحى / FusHa). 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 (FuS7a).
Egyptian Arabic is spoken by around 120 million people and widely understood all over the Arab World, since a lot of films and music are produced in Egypt. In our Egyptian courses, you’ll learn to speak the Egyptian dialect, while also learning to read and write in Modern Standard Arabic (فصحى / FusHa). 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 (FuS7a).
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. We also offer immersive one-week courses and alphabet crash courses during the summer. Would you like to do more besides your Arabic course to improve your language skills? Then check out our events and trips.
