Spoken

About Spoken Arabic (Dialect) courses at Alif Institute:

Alif offers an immersive approach, placing heavy emphasis on conversational proficiency in the dialect, which is used in everyday conversation. Students will develop conversational proficiency through repeated exposure to high frequency words – all in the form of storytelling, comprehensible conversations, and games. Students will have the opportunity to use their language skills outside of class hours at Alif Institute’s cultural events.

Winter/Spring courses will be a total of 15 sessions (30 class hours).

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NEW! IN-PERSON Adult Cultural Round Table

  • No prerequisites. All levels may participate!
  • 7 sessions (Pick as many sessions as you like!): 2/12, 2/26, 3/12, 4/9, 4/23, 5/7, 5/21
  • Day/Time: Saturdays, from 12:30 pm -2:30 pm
  • Location: In-person at Alif Institute
  • Instructor: Sahar Hashem

VIRTUAL Adult 200 (Beginner, Egyptian Dialect)

  • Dates: January 31 – May 9
  • Day/Time: Monday, from 7-9 pm
  • Location: Virtual
  • Instructor: Nelly Shalaby

VIRTUAL Adult 201 (Beginner High, Egyptian Dialect)

  • Dates: February 1 – May 10
  • Day/Time: Tuesday, from 7-9 pm
  • Location: Virtual
  • Instructor: Nelly Shalaby

VIRTUAL Adult 200 (Beginner, Moroccan Dialect/Darija)

  • Dates: February 1 – May 10
  • Days/Times: Tuesday, from 7-9 pm
  • Location: Virtual
  • Instructor: Abderrahim Er-Ragragi
  • Text: Please consult with your instructor for more details.

SPOKEN ARABIC CLASSES

  • VIRTUAL
  • Regular Price: $385 (15 classes/30 hours of instruction)
  • Early Bird Discount: $370*
    *Discount ends Friday, Saturday, January 15.


NEW! SPOKEN CULTURAL ROUNDTABLE  

  • IN-PERSON (with virtual option)
  • Pick as many sessions as you like!
  • Single class = $25
  • 3 or more classes purchased together = $20 each
  • All classes with Abderrahim Er-Ragragi and Nelly Shalaby will be conducted in our Virtual Classroom via Zoom with asynchronous listening and speaking practice via Google Classroom.
  • There will be opportunities for local students to meet at Alif Institute for cultural events outside of class hours.
  • These courses use the TPRS methodology. TPRS: Listening-focused immersion with simple, understandable messages and stories in Arabic. (Read more…)

No textbook required.

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Simply put: I cannot believe I can speak and understand some Arabic. I really believe I can become fluent in no time. Thank you!
Pamela D.Student Since Aug. 2019
It is pretty incredible how much I feel like I have learned but it doesn't feel forced, which makes it continue to click.
Jessica C.Student Since Jan. 2019
The best foreign language class I have ever taken
Nora F.Former Student
This [TPRS] method works better than any of the previous methods either of us have tried before.
Nadia and Nora W.Student Since 2019
What I have found most surprising is how quickly certain words have entered my mind subconsciously
Jessica C.Student Since Jan. 2019
Learning another language is hard, but this class makes it come fairly quickly without feeling too much like 'work'
Sara MStudent since Jan. 2019
Alif’s Arabic Conversational Fluency class feels comfortable and natural — as language learning should be!
Amel A.Student Since Jan. 2020
This innovative take on learning a new language really engages you and keeps you motivated.
Kimara L.Student Since Jan. 2020
Even after working full-time, I am able to be engaged and have fun in class. I've taken 3 classes now, and I never would have achieved my language goals without Philip, my teacher.
Megan S.Student Since May 2019
This class has tremendously improved my speaking and listening skills. I can now converse with Arabic speakers from multiple countries, even understanding different dialects and colloquialisms.
Donna R.Student Since 2019
You are told you’re slowly learning the material but in actuality you're absorbing so much at a record pace you’ll impress yourself with how much you’ve actually retained! It’s not demanding or time consuming.
Kimara L.Student Since Jan. 2020
Philip and Alif have been incredibly understanding and flexible in response to our needs. Philip meets people where they are at with the Arabic language and strives to teach at many different levels
Nadia & Nora W.Students Since Jan. 2019
The course is structured in a way that helps you to understand Arabic since the very first lesson. Philip is an amazing teacher, he makes Arabic easy to learn!
Francesca C.Student Since Jan. 2020
After only attending 4 classes I feel like I'm exposed to and beginning to learn a meaningful amount of the Arabic language. This course is a very worthwhile investment for those interested in learning Arabic!
Sean F.Student Since Jan 2020
This class has been enjoyable and effective, largely due to the instructor's cheerful and engaging way of teaching.
Sheryl SStudent Since Jan. 2019
The method of story-telling has helped me to have a handle for taking in the language. I have been able to successfully communicate with Arabic-speakers.
Sheryl SStudent Since Jan. 2019
Learning Arabic through Alif has been one of the best language learning experiences I’ve ever had.
Megan KStudent Since Jan. 2019
I can now candidly jump into conversations with my extended Arab family and am beginning to understand their conversations. So thankful.
Megan KStudent Since Jan. 2019
I'm more than delighted with the conversational Arabic classes and private lessons that I've taken at Alif. Philip makes this challenging language fun, accessible, and practical. Shukran kitiir!
Donna B.Student Since Aug. 2019
This teaching method is dynamic, engaging, and seems to be very effective.
Sean F.Student since Jan. 2020
I am so grateful to Alif for providing a welcoming space, critical teaching methodology, as well as a patient and engaging instructor to make this learning experience so positive.
Megan K.Student since Jan. 2019
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