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

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Leon S
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Speak arabi helped me to improve my arabic skills a lot. Big thanks goes to my teacher Hassan, one of the most patient, accommondating and funny person i‘ve met!
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Have completed my second lesson with miss Fatima. She is amazing. I told her during my trial that my goal was to speak since I’ve learnt to read and write Arabic previously for a long time. And our focus in lessons is understanding and speaking. She asks me questions and gives be beneficial homework. Her English is also very good which make it helpful when explaining grammar. She’s been amazing so far. I’m very happy!
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bill boo
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I really enjoy Mr. Hassan's classes; they're interactive and explanatory. Thank you for your patience.
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best course ever I have progressed my egyptian arabic thanks to ms fatima 🩷
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Both my sons (ages 7 & 8) have been learning Arabic for a few months now with speak arabi. The first thing to mention is how much the boys LOVE learning Arabic, they look forward to each & every lesson and do not find it a chore at all and this is complete credit to his teacher at speak Arabi. They have actually asked me to add in an extra lesson which makes me so happy how eager they are. They make learning fun & engaging which then means they learn at a faster rate. They have become so confident with their Arabic and have learnt such a lot in a short space of time. I couldn’t be happier with the lessons that speak Arabi provide and I cannot wait to see them progress even further in the future. So if you’re on the fence about learning Arabic whether it’s for you or your children, speak Arabi will put you at ease and make the learning process so smooth and enjoyable. Really glad I found them when I did!
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Speak Arabi is amazing! I took classes through them for a few months and they were incredibly attentive, caring, and thorough in their approach to teaching Arabic. Will always recommend them to anyone that wants to learn!!!
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Meine persönliche Erfahrung mit Speak Arabi und Ali als Lehrer Ich möchte heute meine ganz persönliche Erfahrung mit „Speak Arabi“ teilen insbesondere mit Ali, meinem wunderbaren Lehrer. Als ich angefangen habe, Arabisch zu lernen, hatte ich ehrlich gesagt keine Ahnung, wie schwierig es werden könnte. Ich war neugierig auf die Sprache, auf die Kultur, auf das Land aber gleichzeitig hatte ich Angst, dass ich schnell aufgeben würde, weil Arabisch ja bekanntlich keine einfache Sprache ist. Doch dann kam Ali. Schon in der ersten Stunde hat er es geschafft, mir jede Unsicherheit zu nehmen. Er erklärt nicht nur die Sprache, sondern vermittelt sie mit so viel Leidenschaft, Geduld und Humor, dass man sich jedes Mal aufs Neue auf den Unterricht freut. Egal, ob man einen schlechten Tag hatte oder müde ist sobald der Unterricht beginnt, ist man voll dabei. Ali schafft es, komplizierte Grammatik einfach und verständlich zu erklären. Seine Art zu unterrichten ist lebendig, strukturiert und sehr praxisorientiert. Man spricht von Anfang an viel, hört authentische arabische Gespräche und lernt Wörter, die man im echten Leben sofort anwenden kann. Besonders beeindruckt hat mich, dass er den Unterricht individuell anpasst an das eigene Tempo, an die Interessen und an das persönliche Ziel. Ich habe durch ihn so viel gelernt! Heute bin ich auf Niveau A1, und ich hätte niemals gedacht, dass ich nach so kurzer Zeit einfache arabische Sätze verstehen und sprechen kann. Ich kann mich vorstellen, kleine Gespräche zu führen, und das fühlt sich einfach großartig an! Was mir am meisten gefällt, ist, dass Ali nicht nur ein Lehrer ist er ist ein echter Motivator. Er glaubt an seine Schüler, auch wenn man selbst manchmal zweifelt. Diese positive Energie macht den Unterschied. Ich habe in meinem Leben viele Sprachlehrer erlebt, aber keiner war so engagiert und herzlich wie er. Deshalb möchte ich jedem, der Arabisch lernen möchte egal ob aus Interesse, wegen der Arbeit, wegen der Familie oder einfach aus Liebe zur Sprache von Herzen empfehlen, mit Ali zu lernen. Man merkt einfach, dass er mit ganzem Herzen dabei ist. Ich bin unglaublich dankbar für alles, was ich bei Speak Arabi gelernt habe. Und ich weiß schon jetzt: Ich bleibe dran denn mit so einem Lehrer macht Lernen einfach Spaß! Danke, Ali! Du bist der Beste! 🤲🏽💛
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The best way to learn Arabic. Good professors. Funny and dedicated. I recommend them for sure .
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Teresa
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Hier lernt man easy Smalltalk und Gespräche in Arabisch zu führen und das auch unter anderem im ägyptischen Dialekt. Da es 1zu1 Lessons sind, bleibt auch keine Frage offen.
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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.