{"id":42248,"date":"2015-07-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-07-20T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/42248\/six-places-to-study-arabic-in-beirut"},"modified":"2023-08-11T04:19:52","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T04:19:52","slug":"six-places-to-study-arabic-in-beirut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/42248\/six-places-to-study-arabic-in-beirut\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Places To Study Arabic in Beirut"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><big>If you\u2019re an expat in Lebanon or just one of the Lebanese that grew up abroad with little incentive to perfect your Arabic, you may be trying to figure out the best place to hone your language skills in Beirut. Well, look no further because here is a list of the best places to study Arabic in this city.<\/big><\/p>\n<p>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/42248.png\" width=\"100%\"><\/p>\n<p>  <b><big><big>1. Saifi Institute for Arabic Language<\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <big>Probably the most well known Arabic school in Beirut, Saifi welcomes a steady stream of expat and linguistic tourists throughout the summer and all year round. If you ever take a class at Saifi you\u2019re bound to meet people working at various embassies, NGOs and a lot of European and American students eager to hone their Arabic abilities.<\/p>\n<p>  <b>Cost:<\/b> $270 for 30 hours\/$675 for 75 hours<\/big><\/p>\n<p>  <i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/l\/7475\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Saifi Institute for Arabic Language<\/a><br \/>  Pasteur Street, Saifi Urban Gardens <br \/>  Gemmayzeh<br \/>  Tel.: +9611560738<\/i><\/p>\n<p>  <b><big><big>2. Academy of Language and Practical Skills (ALPS)<\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <big>Although Saifi gets all the hype, in my own personal experience, I excelled far more at ALPS. They keep their classes small guaranteeing one-on-one interaction with the teacher while also catering the schedule to fit each student\u2019s individual needs. They also regularly offer a free hour of conversation practice each week available to all students.<\/p>\n<p>  <b>Cost:<\/b> $8 per hour (3-5 students), $12 per hour (2 students), <br \/>  $20 per hour (tutoring)<\/big><\/p>\n<p>  <i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/l\/10529\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">ALPS<\/a><br \/>  Souraty Street <br \/>  In the Ras Beirut Center Building, 4th Floor<br \/>  Hamra<br \/>  Tel.: +9611755025<\/i><\/p>\n<p>  <b><big><big>3. Berlitz Language Center<\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <big>It\u2019s a bit pricier and a bit more intense as well. But Berlitz promises effective and proven methods to quickly learn and enhance the communication skills you need to survive in Beirut.<\/p>\n<p>  <b>Cost:<\/b> Varies based on course<\/big><\/p>\n<p>  <i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/l\/8310\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Berlitz<\/a><br \/>  Sidani Street<br \/>  Hamra<br \/>  Tel.: +9611751690<br \/>  Tel.: +9611751689<\/i><\/p>\n<p>  <b><big><big>4. Institut Francais du Proche Orient<\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <big>The French institute offers an intensive one-month summer course in Arabic in conjunction with the University of Sorbonne in Paris. It costs a bit more than Saifi or ALPS but the quality of instruction is high and the students in your classes will likely be seeking an academic proficiency.<\/p>\n<p>  <b>Cost:<\/b> 1000 euros ($1100)<\/big><\/p>\n<p>  <i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/l\/1854\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Institut Fran\u00e7ais du Liban<\/a><br \/>  Damascus Road<br \/>  Mathaf<br \/>  Tel.: +9611420272<br \/>  Tel.: +9611420200<br \/>  Tel.: +9611420230<\/i><\/p>\n<p>  <b><big><big>5. Lebanese American University<\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <big>LAU offers an intensive summer Arabic program catering to expat aspiring academics looking to immerse themselves in serious Arabic study. Colloquial courses are also available based on interest. And of course, academic credit is include.<\/p>\n<p>  <b>Cost:<\/b> Tuition is $2,608<\/big><\/p>\n<p>  <i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/l\/724\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">LAU<\/a><br \/>  Quraitem Street<br \/>  Quraitem<br \/>  Tel.: +9611784408<\/i><\/p>\n<p>  <b><big><big>6. American University of Beirut<\/big><\/big><\/b><br \/>  <big>And then of course there is AUB, the Harvard of Lebanon. But this program isn\u2019t for everyone. There is an application and acceptance isn\u2019t guaranteed. Of course, the price tag is a bit of a shocker as well. But hey, once you\u2019re done, you\u2019re bound to know where all those silly kasras, fathas and damas belong, if not for the quality of the teachers from the sheer incentive of the chunk of change you\u2019re dropping.<\/p>\n<p>  <b>Cost:<\/b> Tuition is $4,782 (MSA) and $3,188 (Colloquial)<\/big><\/p>\n<p>  <i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/l\/754\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">AUB<\/a><br \/>  Bliss Street<br \/>  Hamra<br \/>  Tel.: +9611340460<br \/>  Tel.: +9611350000<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><big>If you\u2019re an expat in Lebanon or just one of the Lebanese that grew up abroad with little incentive to perfect your Arabic, you may be trying to figure out the best place to hone your language skills in 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