Summer Arabic Program: If you’re searching for an intense Arabic education during the summer, check out the Summer Arabic Immersion Program. You will be able to completely immerse yourself in Palestinian culture, politics, and daily life in Hebron, West Bank. Visiting nearby refugee camps and Palestinian communities will provide you the chance to learn more about the present human rights circumstances for Palestinian refugees.
The Summer Arabic Program is ideal for anyone searching for a summer Arabic study abroad education in the West Bank, Palestine, Israel, or the Middle East.
By touring refugee camps and neighboring communities, students will be immersed in Palestinian culture, politics, and daily life. They will also have the chance to learn about the present human rights situation of Palestinian refugees. The curriculum includes visits and trips to several Palestinian colleges, Bedouin regions, and local people.
From June to Late September
The Summer Arabic Program in Palestine will run from June through late September. There are three 4-week courses commencing on the first of each month, so you may spend up to three months living and learning Arabic if you choose. You can participate whenever you choose between June and late September.
For those who want to learn Arabic intensively throughout the summer, Participate in Palestine summer activities throughout the summer. Ideal for people having a summer vacation or anybody wishing to learn while on a long visit to the area. The summer programs combine a language concentration with complete understanding and involvement in Palestinian culture, politics, and history, and include 4-6 hours of Arabic study every day.
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The greatest time to visit Palestine is in the summer. This is when Internship in Palestine are the most active. When there are more volunteers than at any other time of the year and more Palestinian students than at any other time of the year.
There will be several possibilities for you to meet wonderful people, practice Arabic, and learn about Palestinian life or other cultures, all while improving your Arabic abilities. Life in Hebron will be more casual, with many people out on the streets enjoying their vacations.
For those who want to learn Arabic intensively throughout the summer, Participate in Palestine summer activities throughout the summer. Ideal for people having a summer vacation or anybody wishing to learn while on a long visit to the area. The summer programs combine a language concentration with complete understanding and involvement in Palestinian culture, politics, and history, and include 4-6 hours of Arabic study every day.
A Complete Arabic Immersion Experience
The intensive Arabic courses offered by Internship in Palestine aim to enhance your relationship with the Arabic language through comprehensive immersion in Palestinian life and culture.
For this reason, intensive Arabic classes are taught fully in Arabic, and students are invited to engage in cultural events and site visits organized by Internship in Palestine. This allows you to practice your language abilities in natural situations while also connecting with the local people in Hebron, Palestine.
A diverse Spectrum of Arabic Dialects
A variety of Arabic dialects are covered in our Summer Intensive Arabic program in Palestine, including:
- Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)
- Classical Arabic اللغة الفصحى
- Palestinian Colloquial Arabic
- Colloquial Levantine Arabic
- Ammiya (اللهجة العامية) Arabic
Furthermore, Engage with Palestine offers each dialect at varied degrees of difficulty, including starters, beginners, intermediates, and advanced learners. You will study your selected dialect in class for four hours a day, five days a week, with 80 hours of Arabic language instruction every monthly session.
A Small Group Setting
To enhance the quality of the course, our summer intensive programs in Hebron, West Bank, and Palestine are available in small groups of 2-5 students. Each student can talk, debate, engage, and thus fully improve their language abilities.
You’ll have the opportunity to receive our highly skilled and knowledgeable Arabic teachers’ undivided attention while they work with you. These teachers have studied Arabic and participated in both domestic and international events.
The Best Way to Learn Arabic Rapidly
Intensive classes are the best option for those who want to accelerate their Arabic language learning. We give students 4-6 hours of Arabic sessions every day, allowing them to maintain a continuous engagement with the language.
You will almost always cover the equivalent of one semester of Arabic language study in just four weeks with Internship in Palestine, resulting in a greater language retention rate and quicker proficiency.
A Complete Arabic Immersion Experience
The intensive Arabic courses offered by Internship in Palestine are designed to improve your relationship with the Arabic language through comprehensive immersion in Palestinian life and culture.
As a result, intensive Arabic classes are taught fully in Arabic, and students are invited to engage in cultural events and site visits organized by Internship in Palestine. This allows you to practice your language abilities in natural situations while also connecting with the local people in Hebron, Palestine.
Learn with a Dedicated Team of Arabic Language Experts
Teachers at Internship in Palestine are highly skilled professionals with postgraduate academic degrees in languages, Arabic studies, education, and related subjects.
At the moment, we have over ten Arabic instructors working full-time, and all of them are enthusiastic about teaching Arabic as a foreign language. They are prepared to teach their students Arabic since they have received specialized training in teaching Arabic as a foreign language.
Living with a Palestinian Host Family
For the course of their studies, they will also be given the option of staying with a Palestinian host family in the area. Even attending weddings and other cultural events alongside your host family may be an option for you.
Thus, your ability to speak Arabic will quickly improve thanks to a rigorous, intensive Arabic curriculum and regular contact with the Palestinian host family.
Program Structure
The Summer Arabic Program will be exclusively focused on field trips for two days, with a concentration on Arabic language and culture.
Arabic Course Components
- Readings and class discussions
- Book work
- Meetings with local Palestinians and taking part in community and cultural activities
- Daily homework
- Quizzes, including a midterm and final exam
- Total immersion in the Palestinian culture
- Bi-weekly site visits and field trips
Summer Arabic Program Overview
| Program | Summer Intensive Arabic Immersion |
| Place of Program | Hebron, West Bank, Palestine |
| Program Fees | One month = 1750€ (Euro) (Confirm Prices Here) |
| Age | 18-70 |
| Background in Arabic: | Starter and beginner: None required Intermediate: One year of previous study in Arabic Advanced: Two years of previous study in Arabic |
| Minimum Duration | One month – 80 Arabic Hours |
| Maximum Duration | 3 months – 240 Arabic Hours |
| Teaching Hours | 4 hours a day, 5 days a week |
| One Teaching Hour | 45 Minutes |
| Average Class Size | 2 – 5 Students |
| Class periods | Mornings (8:30 – 12:30) Afternoons (12:30 – 16:00) |
| Starting/Ending Dates | June – September |
| Application Deadline | 30th of April 2024 |
| Days off | Two days (Saturday and Sundays) |
| Educational Degree | Not required |
| University Credit | Available |
- Lesson = 45 minutes
- Registration fee: 30€ paid once at registration
- Study materials booklet and books: Free
- Placement Test: Free
- Certificate of completion
- Fees include breakfast, accommodation, Arabic classes, as well as some visits to different institutions in the city of Hebron. For example, visits may include the old city of Hebron, glass and ceramic factories, local companies, refugee camps, and public parks, as well as local universities such as the Palestine Polytechnic University and Hebron University
Eligibility
Students, undergraduates, graduates, retirees, Arabic learners, and adult students with an academic background can enroll in this summer program in Hebron, Palestine. You must be between the ages of 18 and 70 to apply, and you must be fluent in English.
Language Proficiency Level
To accommodate students of varied linguistic backgrounds and proficiency levels, we provide a comprehensive Arabic curriculum (with books and other course materials included) at six different levels, including:
Starter Arabic Courses
if you have no prior knowledge of the Arabic language and would want to begin with learning the alphabet. This course will provide you with the basic abilities to read and write Arabic, as well as to comprehend and participate in ordinary, everyday conversations.
Beginner Arabic Courses
There are two levels of introductory Arabic classes: Beginner I and Beginner II. These Arabic classes are intended for students who already have a basic understanding of the language and want to improve their speaking, writing, reading, and listening abilities.
Intermediate Arabic Courses
There are two levels of intermediate Arabic courses available: Intermediate I and Intermediate II. These classes often provide you the chance to have Arabic discussions with native speakers to hone your conversational and informal abilities. Additionally, we put a lot of effort into strengthening your listening, reading, and writing skills.
Advanced Arabic Courses
Finally, at this level, you will focus on honing and strengthening your speaking and writing abilities at this level by studying complex and technical terminology that can be used in most topics and dialogues.
Assessment and Placement For the Summer Arabic Program
On the first day of courses, every student—aside from those who are total beginners—takes a written and spoken language competence test. The placement of students will then be decided by teachers after considering both their performance and past language studies.
Is the Arabic Language Intensive Summer Arabic Program Suitable For You?
Still unsure if this course is for you? Here are some examples of groups who would greatly benefit from our Arabic lessons in Hebron, Palestine:
- Those who want to improve their theoretical language skills by practicing in real-life situations
- University Students who want to spend a semester studying abroad for a University Credit
- Students on summer break
- Those who want to learn about their Palestinian family heritage
- Those who are interested in reading the Quran
- Political science students who would like to work in Arabic-speaking countries
- Social workers who are working directly with Arabic speakers
- People who are conducting fieldwork in the Middle East or an Arabic-speaking country
- Students who are planning to live or work in an Arabic-speaking country
- Students of the Middle East, refugee law, or human rights
- People who are interested in studying a language overseas
Where Do Our Arabic Students Come From?
Everywhere! We at Internship in Palestine are honored to welcome guests from all lands, different faiths, and cultures. There are just people with unique cultural viewpoints that we are happy to spend our time and experiences with; there is no such thing for us as a “foreigner.”
From the United Kingdom, the United States, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Canada, France, Spain, Belgium, and Switzerland, among others, we have welcomed numerous Arabic students to Palestine. Brazil, Mexico, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Australia, Japan, South Africa, Singapore, South Korea, Ireland, China, and New Zealand are other countries from which our students have come.
Is your country not included on the list? This is your chance to join our rapidly developing global network as the first representative of your country.
Intensive Arabic Language Courses
Internship in Palestine’s intensive Arabic courses are open to any student who would like to learn or progress their Arabic skills rapidly. Whether you are an undergraduate or postgraduate student, or simply an avid language lover, these classes will help to improve your Arabic through the technique of classroom immersion.
Learn Modern Standard Arabic, Palestinian Arabic, and Levantine Colloquial Arabic by taking intense classes in Palestine. Please see the further details below.
1. Modern Standard Arabic Summer Programs
Except for small differences in phrasing and diction, Modern Standard Arabic and Classical Arabic are widely regarded as the same dialect. Because Modern Standard Arabic and Classical Arabic have the same vocabulary, students who enroll in our Modern Standard Arabic programs will be well prepared to understand Classical Arabic.
Modern Standard Arabic is taught at eight distinct levels at Internship in Palestine, ranging from total beginner to extremely proficient.
Modern Standard Arabic Course Details: >>
2. Intensive Summer Palestinian Arabic Course
The Study Palestinian Arabic curriculum is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in the unique culture of Palestine and the Levant, as well as those who want to connect with the larger Palestinian diaspora. Traveling to Hebron and learning the Palestinian spoken dialect will immerse you in the region’s rich history and help you better comprehend its current position in the Arab world and worldwide.
The Summer Palestinian Colloquial Arabic classes at Internship in Palestine are accessible at six distinct levels, ranging from beginner to intermediate to advanced.
Palestinian Colloquial Arabic: Course details: >>
3. Summer Levantine Intensive Courses
The Study Levantine Arabic (Shami Arabic) curriculum is an excellent way to broaden your spoken Arabic skills to include the Levantine dialect (Ammiya Arabic).
Fortunately for participants of this program, our center is located in the heart of the Levant in the vibrant city of Hebron, West Bank. As Levantine Arabic is one of the most widely spoken Arabic dialects, its acquisition is the ultimate passport connecting you with the Arabic-speaking world.
Furthermore, our facility is located in the lively city of Hebron, in the heart of the Levant. Because Levantine Arabic is one of the most commonly spoken Arabic dialects, learning it is the ideal passport to the Arabic-speaking globe.
Levantine Colloquial Arabic Course details: >>
Can I Add More Arabic Hours to My Study Program?
Of course! Students may add additional Arabic language hours for a fee of 25 Euros per hour to any of our Summer Intensive Arabic Immersion Programs.
Please indicate in your email if you are interested in adding additional hours, and we would be pleased to arrange them for you.
Why Should I Join the Summer Intensive Arabic Immersion Program?
Here are a few reasons for joining the Summer Intensive Arabic Immersion Program in Palestine:
- There are many different Arabic courses available, including Modern Standard Arabic, Levantine (Shami) dialects, Ammiya, Classical, and Palestinian Arabic, all taught utilizing cutting-edge methods in an intensive learning environment.
- Arabic instruction from skilled, caring instructors with top-notch educational backgrounds
- Breakfast with other participants (6 times a week)
- Pre-departure and support during your time in Palestine
- Visits to various sites in the city of Hebron (including refugee camps, the old city, different factories, etc.)
- Understanding of Palestinian politics and the experience of occupation in the West Bank
- Getting to know the human rights situation and helping the Palestinian refugees.
- Engagement in educational, social, and community activities
- Palestinian hospitality and a pleasant climate
- Living and gaining impressions from one of the most politically divisive and ambivalent regions of the Middle East
- The opportunity to visit unique tourist attractions with a native perspective – including Bethlehem, Ramallah, Nablus, Hebron, Tulkarm, Qalqilyah, Jenin and the Dead Sea in Jericho
- Visiting nearby cities both nationally and internationally, such as Akko, Herzliya, Beersheva, Eilat, Tiberias, Netanya, Safed, Haifa, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Masada, Amman, Aqaba, Wadi Rum, and Nazareth
- A certificate upon completion
You will get the opportunity to meet Palestinian university and school students, as well as members of the Hebron community and local organizations, as an international student studying Arabic in Palestine.
Great Reviews and Community awards
Internship in Palestine has been honored with several prestigious Community Awards and recognized as the Best Language School and Top Volunteer and Internship Program Provider for 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. For more details, please visit our profiles on GoOverseas.com and GoAbroad.com.
- +860 reviews (96%) on gooverseas.com
- +175 reviews (96%) on goabroad.com
- Participants’ video testimonials
Traveling to and From Hebron, West Bank
All of Internship in Palestine’s Arabic students travel to and from Hebron using single or shared taxis which pass through checkpoints.
Please read our articles below on planning your trip, flying to Palestine, and different routes to Hebron:
- How to get to Hebron, Palestine
- Planning your trip to Palestine
- How to get from the Ben Gurion Airport (Israel) to Hebron
How to Fly to Palestine?
The easiest way to get to Internship in Palestine center is to fly to:
- Ben Gurion, Tel Aviv Airport in Israel. It takes about two and a half hours from the airport to the Internship in Palestine via shared taxi.
Alternatively:
- Flying to Eilat airport in the south of Israel and then traveling by shuttle or by taking a bus to Jerusalem and then to Hebron. However, the duration of the trip can last between six and seven hours.
- Flying to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan, and then crossing the border to Palestine. However, this takes more time and is more expensive.
How Do I Get a Visa to Visit Palestine?
Most of our international participants get a tourist visa for three months when they fly to Israeli airports or cross from Jordan to the West Bank.
Generally, no prior visa is needed for Americans, Canadians, and most Europeans to enter Palestine, but please refer to the visa exemption agreement for further information. Upon your arrival at the Israeli Airports in Tel Aviv or Eilat, you will acquire a tourist visa that is valid for 90 days. This is sufficient for participation in Internship in Palestine’s programs and to enable you to travel around Palestine and Israel easily.
Tel Aviv Airport Pickups
Internship in Palestine staff can organize a taxi to pick you up at Ben Gurion Airport and take you straight to Hebron and the Center. This is the easiest and fastest way (about an hour, 60 km/37 miles) to get to us.
Additional fees apply and the trip costs about 150 Euro. If we piqued your interest, write to us at your convenience.
Conclusion
If you’re searching for an intense Arabic education during the summer, check out the summer intensive Arabic programs in Palestine. You will be completely immersed in Palestinian culture, politics, and daily life in Hebron, West Bank.
From June till late September, Internship in Palestine hosts summer intensive Arabic courses. You can then opt to spend up to three months learning Arabic and residing in the country. The summer Arabic intensive course combines a total language concentration and a thorough knowledge of and engagement in Palestinian politics, history, and culture.
Visitors will enjoy Palestinian hospitality, and culture, and visit well-known historical sites in the world all while while learning Arabic. We invite you to see, taste, and experience everything Palestine has to offer as summer approaches.
Application Deadline?
To help with planning, we ask that you submit your application via email before the 30th of April of each year.
If you miss the deadline, you may always inquire as to whether we still have available places.
How to Get the Application Form?
Firstly, to get the Application form and reserve your spot in the Arabic course Please send an email application request to: Info@ecpalestine.org and put Summer Intensive Arabic Immersion Program as the subject line. We will then send you the application form.
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