LEVANTINE ARABIC CLASSES
Spring Registration Is Open!
Key Dates
For All Levels
Registration Closes: 8 March
Classes Begin: 5 April
Classes End: 25 June
Pick Your Level
Please Read
All "total beginners" (zero exposure to Arabic) and "false beginners" (those who have some experience but should probably revisit the basics) should start with level 1.
If you have NOT taken a Lingua Verna course but think you belong in a higher level, please register and THEN schedule an assessment with one of our instructors by emailing [email protected] after registering. They will place you in the appropriate level.
Scheduling
Session 1 - Sunday Instruction Call
Live instruction call for new concepts, plus time for Q&A. Sessions available mid-day and in the evening.
*All sessions are recorded if missed
Session 2 - Conversation Group
Pick a time below to meet with your weekly conversation group of just 4-5 students. There's 21 options!
***All times are in US Eastern Time***
Meet The Team
At Lingua Verna, we've assembled a team of native-speaking instructors who are passionate about teaching Arabic and sharing their culture. Each brings over a decade of Arabic teaching experience, along with unique life stories and teaching styles that make learning with them engaging and authentic.
SAEED
Head Instructor
Originally from Damascus, Saeed has been teaching Arabic for 12 years and has been with Lingua Verna since its founding. A former tour guide across the Levant and Egypt, he brings deep knowledge of multiple dialects. He now lives in Brazil and is also fluent in Portuguese.
BURAQ
Team Coordinator
Also from Damascus, Buraq has spent the past 10 years teaching Arabic and English during his travels through Latin America. After many years in Brazil, he now lives in Colombia and speaks Portuguese and Spanish. He also holds a degree in English Literature.
BASHAR
Head of Curriculum
Bashar has taught Arabic for 14 years and is a native of Amman, Jordan. With a Palestinian wife, he brings a strong Southern Levantine perspective to his work as Head of Curriculum. Now living in Argentina, he also speaks Spanish fluently.
Testimonial Compilation
Individual Experiences
"I tried Duolingo and a few other programs... this has by far been the best!"
Erin
Embracing Bilingual Life with Newborn
"Overall, it's an absolutely fantastic value. Now I can reconnect with my roots!"
Carina
Connecting With Her Roots
"I quit written Arabic. Now with Lingua Verna I'm really learning the dialect"
Florian
Speaking With Wife's Family
"I completed Duolingo, but Lingua Verna lays it out so much clearer"
Luc
Rediscovering Lebanese Heritage
"The teachers are excellent, and they're just so patient and kind"
Karina
Engaging With Arab World
"Before, I never had a helpful guide to improve my spoken Arabic"
Will
Middle East Policy Expert
"I love how Lingua Verna intuitively eases you into conversations"
Munira
Family Ties to Middle East
"Having a place where I can speak Arabic twice a week is fantastic!"
Collin
Professional Development
"I love having a weekly schedule that keeps me accountable"
Arushi
Connecting With Arab World
