LEVANTINE DIALECT (AMMIYA) PROGRAM

The Levantine Dialect Program is crafted to help students master local, everyday language usage, so that they feel better integrated into their regional surroundings, living and working among native Arab speakers in any setting. Ammiya is a recognized as a necessary facet of any student’s progression towards that coveted, native-like language proficiency.
Courses available in the Jordanian, Syrian and Palestinian Dialect

SEE COURSES

WHAT IS THE LEVANTINE DIALECT PROGRAM?

Even the most experienced Arabic students will notice something in their first cab ride, or grocery store transaction in Amman: the locals don’t typically use the Fusha. In other words, having a background in the local dialect is one of the best ways for students to maximize their daily interaction and communication whether travelling, studying or working abroad.

Overview:This course focuses on speaking practice while introducing students to commonly-used vocabulary, expressions and structures found in Jordanian Ammiyah or Colloquial Arabic. Classroom activities will engage students in practical application through role playing and dialogue to reinforce concepts and build their confidence with Ammiyah usage in daily situations.

Topics covered include expressing and asking about personal information, navigating daily life, getting around town, shopping, talking about weather, and other customary social greetings.

Prerequisites: Students should know the basic Arabic alphabet, an exposure to basic Arabic grammar and vocabulary.

Course Description:By the end of the course, students should be able to successfully ask and respond to basic questions using Ammiyah structures. Understand basic Ammiyah usage common on billboards, cartoons, and radio . Enhance all of their language skills, especially conversational skills and understand when and how to use basic Ammiyah rather than Fusha (Modern Standard Arabic). Also students will be able to reach a higher level of approximately Beginner A, according to the ranking standards of the ACTFL standards.

Number of Sessions: 10 private 1-on-1 sessions

Sessions per Week: 1 (50 min each session)

Course Duration: 10 Weeks

By the end of the course, students should be able to successfully to ask and respond to basic questions using Ammiyah structures. Understand basic Ammiyah usage common on billboards, cartoons, and radio and enhance all of their language skills, especially conversational skills. Also they should be able to understand when and how to use basic Ammiyah rather than Fusha (Modern Standard Arabic) and reach a higher level of approximately intermediate B according to the ranking standards of ACTFL.

Number of Sessions: 10 private 1-on-1 sessions

Sessions per Week: 1 (50 min each session)

Course Duration: 10 Weeks

By the end of the course, students should be able to successfully to ask and respond to basic questions using Ammiyah structures. Understand basic Ammiyah usage common on billboards, cartoons, and radio and enhance all of their language skills, especially conversational skills. Also they should be able to understand when and how to use basic Ammiyah rather than Fusha (Modern Standard Arabic) and reach a higher level of approximately intermediate B according to the ranking standards of ACTFL.

Number of Sessions: 10 private 1-on-1 sessions

Sessions per Week: 1 (50 min each session)

Course Duration: 10 Weeks

Overview: At this level students have learnt quite bit of formal Arabic and know some simple words in slang so can understand simple conversations containing some slang words. In a normal conversation, the mix between classical and colloquial in the student’s speech the ratio of which the student speak formal Arabic over Colloquial Arabic is larger. Qasid’s colloquial courses focus on all skills, but they give greater attention to conversation and listening, as they are the two most needed skills for the student of Jordanian Arabic. This course covers subjects related to the personal environment of the student, such as: acquaintance with others, ordering food in a restaurant, talking about a trip, household chores, shopping, describing people, cultural occasions, how to talk in a serious real situations in general– all these topics are covered in proportion to the level of students in this course.

Prerequisites: Students must have successfully completed Level 1 online or on-site, or are placed via a placement exam.

Course Description: By the end of this level, the student should enter simple general dialogues related to daily life with the people of the language with confidence.  The student can deal with simple life issues using phrases and phrases reserved in colloquial and sentences that he can create himself and can use some words and proverbs during public dialogues in their proper context. The student also can deal with issues that need some description and details in daily life.

Number of Sessions: 10 private 1-on-1 sessions

Sessions per Week: 1 (50 min each session)

Course Duration: 10 weeks

Course Description: By the end of the course the student should enter simple general dialogues related to daily life with the people of the language with confidence. The student can deal with simple life issues using phrases and phrases reserved in colloquial and sentences that he can create himself. He can use some words and proverbs during public dialogues in their proper context. The student can deal with issues that need some description and details in daily life.

Number of Sessions: 10 private 1-on-1 sessions

Sessions per Week: 1 (50 min each session)

Course Duration: 10 weeks

Course Description: By the end of the course the student should enter simple general dialogues related to daily life with the people of the language with confidence. The student can deal with simple life issues using phrases and phrases reserved in colloquial and sentences that he can create himself. He can use some words and proverbs during public dialogues in their proper context. The student can deal with issues that need some description and details in daily life.

Number of Sessions: 10 private 1-on-1 sessions

Sessions per Week: 1 (50 min each session)

Course Duration: 10 weeks

Overview: By now students have a good base of vocabulary and grammar in colloquial language, and can conduct dialogues related to their environment. The focus of the on the skills of conversation and listening as it the two most needed skills for the student of dialect. In this course, the subjects covered are real TV shows or articles from magazines such as preparing for travel, learning a recipes and topics related to health.

Prerequisites: Students must have successfully completed Level 2 online or on-site, or via placement exam.

Course Description: At this course the student discusses community issues in dialect and is able to navigate discussions in dialect on various topics. Student is now able to speak in all tenses with a good amount of accuracy and tell a story in such detail that the listener, even if he is a native speaker, can understand the story. Most importantly, the student can use Arab phrases and proverbs accurately in the most appropriate contexts.

Number of Sessions: 10 private 1-on-1 sessions

Session per Week: 1 (50 min each session)

Course Duration: 10 weeks

Course Description: At this course the student discusses community issues in dialect and is able to navigate discussions in dialect on various topics. Student is now able to speak in all tenses with a good amount of accuracy and tell a story in such detail that the listener, even if he is a native speaker, can understand the story. Most importantly, the student can use Arab phrases and proverbs accurately in the most appropriate contexts.

Number of Sessions: 10 private 1-on-1 sessions

Session per Week: 1 (50 min each session)

Course Duration: 10 weeks

Course Description: At this course the student discusses community issues in dialect and is able to navigate discussions in dialect on various topics. Student is now able to speak in all tenses with a good amount of accuracy and tell a story in such detail that the listener, even if he is a native speaker, can understand the story. Most importantly, the student can use Arab phrases and proverbs accurately in the most appropriate contexts.

Number of Sessions: 10 private 1-on-1 sessions

Session per Week: 1 (50 min each session)

Course Duration: 10 weeks

“When Ammiya is effectively blended with one’s Fusha or Modern Standard Arabic training, there is a real depth and a higher level of Ammiya proficiency, hence complimenting each other”

Dr. Khaled Abu Amsha, Academic Director at the Qasid Arabic Institute

HOW IS THE AMMIYA PROGRAM STRUCTURED?

The Ammiya program leverages the full power of a solid, academically-designed curriculum of  digital resources (worksheets, text, quizzes) and combined with private 1-on-1 live sessions. What you’ll receive:

10 WEEK COURSES

Working at an average pace, students typically can complete the equivalent of 1 university quarter’s worth of Arabic. This means that after 3 (10 week) sessions you’ve completed the equivalent of 1 year of university Arabic.

PRIVATE 1-ON-1 SESSIONS

You get one 50 minute live session (ONE ON ONE) per week with your instructor. Get personalized, one-on-one instruction with Qasid’s faculty without leaving the comfort of home.

DEDICATED LMS

Get access to our Qasid-branded Learning Management System (LMS) during the 10 week enrollment period; the LMS contains the entire Ammiya curriculum (vocabulary, worksheets, homework, etc.)

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

At the end of successfully completing each level get an offical Qasid-branded Certificate. We will send you a digital and hard-copy upon request so you can add to your academic and professional credentials.

“I wanted to finally achieve a certain level of fluency after years of very broken Arabic…With Qasid, there is clear instruction about the difference between ammiya and fusHa. I never had an instructor who explained this. I chose Qasid because the curriculum seemed sound and it could work with my schedule.”

Nadia A., Filmmaker

HOW AM I GOING TO LEARN?

Each course is filled with step-by-step training videos, done-for-you worksheets, exercises, and quizzes. You’ll watch and learn from your computer, tablet or mobile device. Our goal is to make your online learning experience as easy and effective as possible.

EASE OF SCHEDULING

You no longer have to worry about trying to fit your schedule into a Qasid-determined once-per-week group time.With 1-1 sessions, your instructor will have multiple times for you to choose from, and you select one that works for you. This radically simplifies timing, and helps to increase the odds that you’ll be able to make each and every live session.

MORE TIME FOR YOU

A session with 10 other students means that you need to “share” the instructor’s attention and time. When it is just you, 100% of that time is yours. The benefits increase exponentially.

FULL ATTENTION & FOCUS ON YOU

One-on-one means that your instructor can zero in on precisely the language issues and challenges that YOU are having, not what 15 others are having.

WORK AT YOUR OWN PACE

Finally, 1-1 allows you to move at a pace that works for you. Move faster or slower as you and your instructor determine is best for where you’re at. Busy week at work? No problem – slow things down. Found extra time this month? Fantastic – move ahead at lightning speed. 

“What differentiates the Qasid experience for me is the balance between independent online study and the intensity of a traditional classroom experience.  My weekly coaching sessions complement the online curriculum by lending accountability to my studies, which I’m grateful for. Theses sessions also lend very practical applications and allow me to make myself vulnerable with my new language, which I find critical to the learning process. I am happy in my progression and content in the knowledge that I can continue to grow within the Qasid framework for a long time to come…”

Raj Dagstani, Level 1 Foundations Student

“Qasid isn’t just another way of self study…Within less than a year, i could have a basic Arabic conversation with my teacher during the live session. I could read and write Arabic within a few moths!! I am still amazed by this.The flexibility of online learning is fabulous. I can have holidays with the family, be a mother to my children etc. and still learn Arabic.”

Amanda F., Level 2 Intermediate Student

100% MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE

You Can Test Drive Two Sessions of the Ammiya Program, 100% Risk Free.

Our mission is to help you achieve a high level of fluency in Arabic and realize your full potential so you can accomplish your academic or professional goals. That’s why we invite you to take the first three weeks of our program risk-free. If you don’t feel we’ve delivered on our promise within those Modules, we’ll happily refund 100% of your money.

GET STARTED WITH THE AMMIYA PROGRAM

Click on the button below to enroll into our online Ammiya program. Courses starts immediately after a placement exam.

Level 1: Foundations

$495per course (10 hours)
  • 3 Core Courses
  • Private 1-on-1 Sessions
  • Access to Digital Library
  • Official Certificate
APPLY NOW

Level 2: Intermediate

$495per course (10 hours)
  • 3 Core Courses
  • Private 1-on-1 Sessions
  • Access to Digital Library
  • Official Certificate
APPLY NOW

Level 3: Advanced

$495per course (10 hours)
  • 3 Core Courses
  • Private 1-on-1 Sessions
  • Access to Digital Library
  • Official Certificate
APPLY NOW

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We’ve answered your most frequently asked questions here about whether the Ammiya Arabic program is right for you. We’ve pledged to always be honest with you, and We’ll tell you whether this course is right for you or not.

GENERAL

You do not need to have previous knowledge of Arabic to join the MSA Arabic Program. We’ll take you from knowing nothing, teach you the Arabic Letters and take you to a high level of fluency in the language.

“I’m busy and I have kids”. We tried the MSA Program with people of different ages, locations, and skill levels. Age makes no difference in learning and speaking Arabic using our curriculum and teaching methodology online. And we’ll show you how to learn even if you have big commitments like a family or a full-time job.

We can’t promise you specific results from your studies in a specific timeframe. Nobody can. And you shouldn’t trust anyone who does. Here’s why: We all begin at different levels of sophistication, experience, and skill. We all have different backgrounds. It would make no sense to promise “one size fits all” results just to get you to like me. In fact, we’d rather be honest about the challenging nature of this material, which is why I added lifetime access and ongoing support. If you’re deliberate, methodical, and follow the action steps, you will see results. And looking back, 1-2 years from now, the amount of time you invested will pale in comparison to the recurring rewards you’re accruing.

No, and please don’t join the program. We’re not looking for people who want to get fluent in 3 months because when you’re desperate you give-up quickly without putting in the hard work.

This is like a regular university course in that it covers the similar material and aims to produce similar proficiency results. It is unlike a regular university course in that it is online, and students are expected to put in more study time than a regular university course, precisely because it is online. Moreover, because of the online nature of the course, there are significantly more resources available to students, including additional self-reference quizzes, worksheets, activities, and a sizeable library of videos available for reference 24/7.

ABOUT THE AMMIYA PROGRAM

This is the only course that has been built with experience of teaching 10,000+ paying students, over 10+ years. It is the only online Arabic course that covers the entire process to starting from absolute nothing and getting to a high level of fluency. Moreover, because of the online nature of the course, there are significantly more resources available to students, including additional self-reference quizzes, worksheets, activities, and a sizeable library of videos available for reference 24/7. Myths that online Arabic is “Arabic-lite” should be put to rest immediately. Those of you that persevere, however, will be amply rewarded with proficiency levels and comfort with the language that may have previously seemed unattainable.

As a Qasid Online student, you will have an academic mentor to help guide you throughout your program of study. An academic advisor also available to you along with the support you will receive from your faculty and Dean. Qasid uses a combination of technology and social networking to offer all students personalized support aimed at degree completion, career advancement, and lifelong learning.

Qasid Online also offers 24/7 technical support, any time of the day or night, any day of the week, by helping with everything from retrieving a lost password to solving an Internet connection problem.

The MSA program leverages the full power of a solid, academically-designed curriculum of pre-recorded media (video, text, quizzes) and combined with 1-1 live sessions. Practically you do the work at home, work or while you’re commuting and once a week you show-up for your 1-on-1 sessions to practice your Arabic with a live native instructor and get your questions answered.

This is NOT a live, in-person program, so you can get started immediately. That also means you don’t have to spend money to fly to a different country and take time away from your family. The MSA Program lets you complete this material from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace. And since all videos are transcribed and downloadable in multiple formats, you can even learn during your commute. The course comes with lifetime access, so the vocab, grammar points, and resources in this course will always be available whenever you need them.

5-10 hours per week. The more time you put in, the faster you’ll see results. You can also access the material to listen to on your phone, or watch the grammar videos — whatever’s easiest for you. 5 hours is our recommendation, but because MSA Program comes with a lifetime access, you can go faster or slower if you want.

This answer varies for each student. There are many factors that influence how long it will take. Depending on the program, some students are able to complete 3 courses every year — others more than 3 courses. For example, our MSA Program contains a total of five levels, each course being 10 – 20 weeks at length. You are not required to take courses back-to-back as soon as you complete them. You could complete a course, take a short break for 2 – 3 weeks, then continue on to the next course thereafter. You should choose a program that best fits your schedule and your life circumstances.

When you sign-up you will be assigned a personal coach/instructor. One-on-one means that your instructor can zero in on precisely the language issues and challenges that YOU are having, not what 15 others are having.

1-1 allows you to move at a pace that works for you. Move faster or slower as you and your instructor determine is best for where you’re at.

No. Our Programs lets you complete the material from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace. And since all videos are transcribed and downloadable in multiple formats, you can even learn during your commute. The course comes with lifetime access, so the vocab, grammar points, and resources in this course will always be available whenever you need them.

There is no set class time. Your live sessions are scheduled based on your availability and our instructors availability in Amman, Jordan. Once we’ve agreed on a time, we can meet as often as once a week or more. As for your course materials, they can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We recommend logging on 3 – 4 times a week for two hours or more to stay engaged with the class discussion boards and the course materials.

ENROLLMENT AND REGISTRATION

All students entering into the program will be required to take a placement exam that will test students on their previous Arabic knowledge and ability. The exam will be reviewed by our academic team and students will be assigned to one of the six courses in the program. The exam is a diagnostic test and not a pass/fail exam. Students will be informed of their results within 48 hours.

Whether you’ve studied some Arabic or not, all students entering into the program will be required to take a placement exam that will test students on their previous Arabic knowledge and ability. However for the Levantine dialect program, all students entering into the beginner course must have knowledge of the Arabic letters, basic grammar and basic vocabulary. Students with absolutely no knowledge of Arabic will be directed to our Modern Standard Arabic program to complete basic module to complete basic course work.

The exam will be reviewed by our academic team and students will be assigned to one of the levels the program. The exam is a diagnostic test and not a pass/fail exam. Students will be informed of their results within 48 hours.

No, these courses are open to the general public, regardless of where you live. However, students must hold a high school diploma, or the equivalent, in order to register. No special visas are necessary for international students.

Since the nature of our program is a hybrid of self-paced materials and 1-on-1 private sessions, the MSA Program is open throughout the year for registration. The courses start when you complete your registration .

After you have completed your payment, you will need to go through the following steps:

  1. Take an online placement quiz.
  2. Wait for your placement quiz to be reviewed and you to be placed appropriately in one of the three courses
  3. Book an orientation session with your academic instructor.
  4. Gain access to your online platform and book your 10 live 1-on-1 sessions.
  5. Get ready for your first class

The placement test is a diagnostic exam, so don’t worry there is no pass/fail at the end of it. You will be given a series of multiple choice questions and you will also be required to give us a recording of your answers in Arabic.

TUITION/PAYMENTS/DISCOUNTS

We stand by this course with a 100% money-back guarantee. Because we extensively tested it, we know the course works. Try the entire course and decide if it’s right for you. However — and this is important — only join if you intend to follow the action steps. This course is not simply to consume information. It’s designed for you to take action. If you ask for a refund, we will require you to tell us what aspects of the program you didn’t deliver.

Please note that all pricing is in US dollars (USD).

Yes, you may choose to pay your tuition over 2 monthly installments: Once at the time of enrollment, a 2nd one a month from the purchase date. To request the payment plan please email online@qasid.com

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Your assignments are submitted electronically through your online classroom environment — just like you would turn them in to your professor on campus.

Any internet-enabled device (computer, iPad, phone, etc.) and a high-speed internet connection for your live 1-on-1 sessions.

CREDITS, GRADES & TRANSCRIPTS

Qasid Online courses can be taken for a grade and credit, but that credit cannot be applied toward a degree at the moment. It may be possible to apply that credit toward a degree program at another college or university, depending on that institution’s academic policies.

At the successful completion of an entire program, you will receive a certificate of completion from us.

Students can request for an official transcript at the end of their course by emailing online@qasid.com.

Don’t see your question above? Simply click on the chat icon on the bottom right of your page and submit your question. Our team will get back to you in 24 hours.