Course

Levantine Dialect (Shami) — 1‑to‑1

Speak naturally across Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Palestine—clear, friendly, and usable from day one. A1–B2; 40‑hour A1 Starter optional.

Does this sound like you?

  • You learned “book Arabic” and people reply differently.
  • You translate in your head and lose the moment.
  • You can’t catch fast speech in series or podcasts.

How this course fixes it

  • Shami‑first frames with real connectors & fillers (ya‘ni, ṭayyeb, halla’).
  • Timed speaking & reformulation drills to stop translating.
  • Targeted listening loops from the media you already like.
Free Trial: we confirm your CEFR level and build a plan you can feel from lesson one.

“Locals finally answered me in Shami, not MSA. Daily life got so much easier.”

— Speak‑Arabi student

See yourself in 4–8 weeks

  • Order, ask, and reply confidently without switching to English.
  • Keep conversations going with natural Shami phrases.
  • Follow everyday media at normal speed with fewer gaps.

Who this is for

  • Family, travel, or work ties in the Levant
  • A1–B2 learners who want real conversation, not just grammar
  • Fans of Levantine media who want to keep up without subtitles

Student reviews

What you’ll be able to do

  • Run daily life in cafés, transport, shopping, and appointments
  • Use common Shami connectors & fillers (ya‘ni, ṭayyeb, halla’)
  • Tune accent and rhythm so people answer you in Shami

Level‑based curriculum

Foundation for newcomers to Levantine Arabic.

  • Greetings & survival phrases; numbers; time & days
  • Requests & questions; directions; buying & paying
  • Daily routines; short past/future; politeness basics

Everyday independence with natural phrasing.

  • Phone calls & messages; invitations; comparisons
  • Requests/complaints; describing people & places

Confident conversationalist across common situations.

  • 10–15 minute sustained conversations on familiar topics
  • Narratives, opinions, and explaining problems/solutions

Advanced social and work‑ready communication.

  • Abstract topics; Q&A; summarizing information
  • Registers across the region; polite persuasion
Your exact plan is finalized after your free trial (CEFR placement).

How sessions work

  • Live online, private 1‑to‑1 on Zoom or Google Meet
  • Each lesson is a full 60 minutes
  • Flexible pace: 1 to 5 sessions per week
  • Highlight recap video after each class
  • Downloadable PDFs & targeted tasks after every session

Teacher choice & placement

  • Choose a male or female teacher
  • Pick a country accent (Lebanon/Syria/Jordan/Palestine) if you prefer
  • Placement and curriculum determined in your free trial

FAQs

We practice Shami openings and polite forms that cue locals to keep it in dialect. You’ll learn soft “switch‑back” lines if the chat drifts to MSA.
We build listening speed using short loops from content you like—then expand to full clips with transcripts and guided notes.
Yes—Levantine is widely understood in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Palestine. We’ll cover friendly regional quirks so you connect smoothly.
No—your teacher shows overlaps and differences so they reinforce each other instead of clashing.
Yes—tell us your preference (Lebanon/Syria/Jordan/Palestine) on WhatsApp and we’ll match you.
We don’t record full classes, but you receive short recap videos with key explanations after every lesson.

People answer me in MSA—how do I stop that?We practice Shami openings and polite forms that cue locals to keep it in dialect. You’ll learn soft “switch‑back” lines if the chat drifts to MSA.

I can’t catch fast speech in shows/podcasts.We build listening speed using short loops from content you like—then expand to full clips with transcripts and guided notes.

Is Shami understood across the region?Yes—Levantine is widely understood in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Palestine. We’ll cover friendly regional quirks so you connect smoothly.

Will learning Shami hurt my MSA?No—your teacher shows overlaps and differences so they reinforce each other instead of clashing.

I’m nervous about sounding rude.We teach politeness formulas and forms of address used across the region so you sound friendly and respectful.

Can I choose a teacher from a specific country?Yes—tell us your preference (Lebanon/Syria/Jordan/Palestine) on WhatsApp and we’ll match you.

Are sessions recorded?We don’t record full classes, but you receive short recap videos with key explanations after every lesson.

How do I know my level?Your free trial includes a friendly CEFR placement so we build the right plan from the start.