Urban Arabic Program

Learn Arabic for Everyday Conversation

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What is Urban Arabic?

Over twenty-five years, Saifi’s founders have crafted the Urban Arabic structured curriculum tailored to teach the spoken Arabic dialect of the Levant. Covering grammar, reading, writing, and conversational skills, Urban Arabic offers a comprehensive language pathway from complete beginner up to native proficiency. Unlike traditional programs that prioritize Formal Arabic, which has limited practical use in daily life, Urban Arabic equips learners to communicate authentically and effectively in real-world contexts. This curriculum highlights the language as a vibrant, valuable tool for both locals and international learners, making Arabic accessible and relevant for today’s world.

Urban Arabic – Levels Overview

The Urban Arabic curriculum provides a structured and immersive pathway for mastering spoken Arabic, integrating grammar, conversation, reading, and writing to help learners communicate naturally and fluently. The levels below reflect our curriculum’s alignment with international proficiency standards, guiding students from basic to advanced competencies.

LevelDescriptionCEFRACTFL
BeginnerCovers essential greetings, basic phrases, and vocabulary for daily interactions.A1Novice
ElementaryExpands vocabulary for routine conversations and introduces simple sentence structures.A2Intermediate
IntermediateEnhances conversational accuracy and introduces complex sentence structures for general topics.B1Intermediate High to Advanced Low
AdvancedFocuses on confident communication on various topics with cultural references and nuances.B2Advanced
ProficientEnables fluent, professional-level communication with abstract and specific topic coverage.C1Superior
EducatedPrepares learners for in-depth discussions and cultural literacy in formal and informal settings.C2Distinguished
ExpertMastery of all language aspects, suitable for fluent, native-like communication in any context.C2Distinguished

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