We should not underestimate the significance of the Arabic language. It is the native mother tongue of more than 250 million Arabs, the majority to be found between Morocco in the west and Iraq in the east. The classical Arabic language (Fus'ha) is seen by all Muslims as sacred (amounting to one seventh of the world's population).
People around the world revere Arabic as the language of the Holy Qur'an. The Holy Qur'an has preserved Arabic in its purest form in the eyes of Muslims,
Arabic has changed little over the centuries. The Holy Qur'an therefore continues to be an essential cohesive influence on the language. Consequently, a well-educated Arab is quite capable of reading Arabic written a thousand or more years ago
It was due to the spread of Islam in the 7th and 8th centuries that the language gained its importance. This was in part due to its religious importance but also because it was the language of the civil service of the Islamic Caliphate. It was at this time that Arabic came into contact with European languages which it helped to enrich.
Arabic and the Modern World
Arabic has had to develop over the last century to incorporate new words and idioms such as new technological terms. Translation of European works of literature in particular accelerated the process. This has created a battle between the purists who object to the absorption of foreign words into the
Studying the Language
The Arabic language is exceptionally rich and may require several years to master thoroughly. However, this should not deter students from tackling it for there is no obstacle to obtaining some basic understanding in a relatively short time.
Time spent in the Arab World is by the far the most effective means to further one's knowledge of the language and its subtleties combined with an intricate knowledge of Arab customs and traditions. Even the barest knowledge of the language can open new doors for the visitor as usually Arabs are most impressed that you have taken an interest in their tongue.
Our way in teaching
We consider our methods of teaching as superior to most language schools because of our extensive experience and number of years working with foreigners. Our method varies depending on your learning style and skills, which can be quickly determined by our highly trained staff, and the type of curriculum you are interested in. For example, some students are visual learners while others learn better through interactive participation. Over the many years of teaching our school has accumulated a wealth of instructional materials that will advance the student regardless of their learning style
Our curriculum is generally divided into tow main categories
Fusha: The version of Arabic as used throughout the Arab world in media and higher education as well as in most written text. In the study of “Fusha”, we concentrate on all of the essential elements of learning, Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Comprehension. We place a good amount of emphasis on grammatical understanding and it’s proper use. Our program insures the ability of our students to begin reading and writing within a very short period of time, then we build quickly upon this foundation to enhance the students speaking and comprehension skills.
Colloquial: "Ameya" which is the language spoken daily, is the local egyptain dialect as spoken in and around Damascus and is widely understood all over the Arab world mainly due to the popularity of the Syrian television programming. The primary focus in our programs of “Ameya” are designed to get
the student speaking and comprehending the local dialect as quickly as possible so they can make their way around and converse with locals in their daily routines. While there is less emphasis on reading and writing, we still incorporate this into our program. Grammar is also of less importance but we teach the skills necessary for your complete understanding of the Arabic language. Language learning experience.
Whom We Teach
We teach all students with all levels who are:
- University students involved in Middle Eastern, Islamic, Arabic studies and other study programs.
- Researchers whom are working on preparing for Arabic, Islamic, or Middle Eastern advanced studies.
- Company staff: We offer business correspondence courses for all levels. We also offer a short course for foreign company personnel as an introduction to working in the Muslim / Arab World
- Students of all ages who focus on Islamic studies.
- People who are just curious about Arabic and Middle Eastern Language and culture.
