Question 1

Do you offer online lessons or in-person classes?

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Most of our lessons are conducted online, offering flexibility and convenience. For Business Arabic, we can arrange in-person sessions at your location. Feel free to contact us for more details!

Question 2

Do you provide lessons at a physical location as well?

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We do not have a school at a physical location.

If you would like the teacher to give the lessons at your location, depending on your location, it can be arranged for an extra fee.

For in-person private lessons, contact us and let us know your location and we might be able to book one of our teachers in your location for in-person lessons.
 
We also provide custom courses for your business at your own offices.

Question 3

What makes iMasterArabic the best choice for learning Arabic?

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At iMasterArabic, we bring over 20 years of expertise in teaching Arabic to non-native speakers.

Here's why we're your best choice:

- Proven Methods: Our unique teaching approach is designed for real-world application.

- Certified Teachers: Passionate and highly trained, our instructors are dedicated to your success.

- Comprehensive Support: We monitor your progress, provide level assessments, and ensure you enjoy every step of your learning journey.

- Exclusive Materials: Benefit from our six published books, crafted to make Arabic learning accessible and engaging.  Join us and experience a learning environment where language and culture come alive.

Question 4

As an absolute beginner to Arabic, what book should I start with?

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As an absolute beginner, we recommend starting with the Beginner’s Bundle and studying the following books together:

Learn Lebanese for Beginners

Master Arabic Reading and Writing

Once you’ve mastered reading, you can move on to book iMasterArabic A1.

Question 5

Which type of Arabic is best for me to learn?

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Choosing the right type of Arabic to learn depends on your goals. Here's how we can guide you:

- If your aim is to read and understand the Quran, we recommend our Quran and Tajweed lessons.

- For those with partners from the Levant (Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, North Jordan) who want to communicate with family or travel, our group courses in Levantine Arabic are ideal.
If you have a busy schedule, private Levantine Arabic lessons are available on our platform: iMasterlanguages.com

- We also offer private lessons in various dialects on our platform: imasterlanguages.com, including Egyptian, Moroccan, Syrian, Lebanese, Saudi, and Iraqi Arabic. You can book a free trial lesson with a teacher of your choice.

- If you're learning Arabic for work, contact us for tailored program recommendations, and lessons at your offices.

Question 6

Do you provide lessons for children?

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We have a number of teachers on our imasterlanguages.com platform who specialize in teaching children online and provide children lessons and teach the following:
Reading
Writing
Speaking Modern Standard Arabic
Speaking any dialect of your choice.

Go to imasterlanguages.com, select the language ‘Arabic’, then select the Arabic variant you would like your child to learn, and you can select the teacher of your choice and directly book a free trial.

Question 7

At what age can my child start learning Arabic with formal lessons?

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We suggest a child start learning how to read and write as of 6 years old.

Before that, we strongly recommend that you speak to your child in your native dialect. Even if they answer you in a different language, stay consistent and speak to them in Arabic.

During the lessons we speak to your child in a spoken dialect of your choice and we encourage them to speak it as well.

Question 8

What Arabic proficiency levels do you offer?

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We cater to all Arabic proficiency levels, ensuring a seamless learning journey:

- **Absolute Beginners**: Start from scratch, even if you don't know the Arabic alphabet.

- **Beginner (A1)**: Build basic reading and speaking skills.

- **Intermediate (A2)**: Advance your knowledge after completing A1 or its equivalent.

- **Advanced (B1 and B2)**: Refine your expertise after completing A2 or its equivalent.

Whether you're just beginning or looking to polish your skills, we have a program designed just for you.

Question 9

What is Levantine Arabic?

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Levantine Arabic also known as 'Shami' is the dialect of the Levant region which includes Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine.

Levantine Arabic an Arabic dialect family, although the accent varies a bit between Lebanon, Syria and Palestine and a few words are totally different.

Native-speakers from the Levant region understand each other perfectly!

If you are interested in a one of these 3 countries, then it doesn't matter whether you learn the Lebanese, Syrian or Palestinian accent, they are all quite similar as they belong to the same dialect family.

Question 10

Do you provide private lessons or group lessons?

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We offer both!

Group Lessons: Ideal for interactive and collaborative learning. Go to https://www.imasterarabic.com/arabic-courses-in-groups

Private Lessons: Perfect for a personalized, one-on-one experience. Visit: imasterlanguages.com, select the language and/or dialect of your choice, pick your favourite tutor and book directly a free trial!

Question 11

Do you teach Arabic dialects or Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)?

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We provide a comprehensive approach to learning Arabic:

We teach Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) as a foundation for reading and writing.

Our main focus is Levantine Arabic or Shami (the Arabic of Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine).
We offer group lessons in Levantine Arabic and MSA reading.

Our group courses emphasize speaking and understanding Levantine Arabic while enhancing your MSA reading skills.

We also offer private lessons in all Arabic dialects through our platform iMasterLanguages.com.
Private lessons allow you to focus on specific dialects or a combination of speaking and reading, tailored to your needs:

Levantine
Moroccan
Egyptian
Syrian
Lebanese
Palestinian/Jordanian
Iraqi
Saudi
Emirati

In addition to language classes, we offer the following courses:
Business Arabic (upon request)
Quran lessons
Tajweed lessons
For our group courses, the focus is on speaking and understanding Levantine Arabic, as well as reading and comprehending MSA.
Additionally, private lessons cover a range of dialects like Egyptian, Iraqi, Palestinian, Saudi, and more. You can choose whether to focus on speaking, reading, or both.

Question 12

How long does each group course last?

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Course durations vary depending on the program:

Typically range from 16 to 18 weeks.

Duration depends on the level and the number of weekly hours.

Question 13

How long does a private course last?

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It actually depends on YOU:
what is your current level
what level do you want to reach
how many days per week are you available to take a lesson
how much effort do you put into your homework
how much do you immerse yourself in the new language: listen to songs, watch programs, practice with others, travel to a country where this language is spoken.

The best way is to start with a package of 10 lessons. That way you ensure you get the lowest hourly rate, and you give yourself time to get used to the pace and the tutor.

Typically, to go up by one level you need at least 20 hours of private lessons.

Question 14

How can I determine my current Arabic level?

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We provide a free placement test to assess your level and recommend the most suitable course.

If needed, you can also schedule an additional online assessment with our experts. Contact us to schedule a zoom call. Send an email to: info@imasterarabic.com

Question 15

How can I contact you for more information?

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You can reach us through:

Email: info@imasterarabic.com

WhatsApp: +961 81 527843

The "Contact Us" page on our website.

Question 16

How long does it take to learn Arabic?

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Great question! We've written a comprehensive blog post answering this in detail.

Question 17

I can read but I cannot speak. Which course is best for me?

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You have two options:

Purchase book or ebook: Learn Lebanese for Beginners, study it on your own. It's very suitable for self-studying. Then enroll in the A1.1 course.

If self-study isn't an option for you, we recommend starting with the Course: t3allam 3arabi for beginners to develop your speaking skills.

Question 18

What happens if I miss a lesson or more of a course? Can I make up for it another time?

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GROUP COURSES: if you miss a lesson, it’s not a disaster. However we strongly advise you to:

Let your instructor know that you won’t be attending.
Check your email the next day: after each group lesson, the teacher sends an email to all the participants in the course. In the email, there will be a recording of the session and the homework for next time.
Make sure you watch the recording and do the homework before the next session.

PRIVATE LESSONS:

No show: if you just don’t show up to a class (no show), then you lose this class and cannot make up for it later. 
Cancel before 24 hours prior to class: no problem, you can cancel with your teacher and re-schedule.
Cancel within 24 hours prior to class: it’s up to your teacher. (S)He can decide if it’s ok and re-schedule or you lose half a credit (half a session).

Question 19

If a course is full, can I still get in?

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If a course is full, you can always contact us.

Someone might cancel and a new spot will be open, or we can place you on a waiting list and start a new course as soon as possible.

Question 20

I want to enroll in a group course, however I’m going on holidays somewhere in the middle of the course:

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You can still enrol for the course if:
During your holidays you have time to follow the classes online and there is a good wifi connection in that country/region.  You can then either follow live, or watch the recording of the session later.
You have time to do homework in addition to attending the class live or watching the recording.

Don’t enrol if:
Your holiday is longer than two weeks and:
During your holidays you don’t want to study and cannot do the homework.

Question 21

Can I pay in instalments?

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Yes, for group courses, payment can be made in two instalments.

Once the first instalment is paid, your spot is reserved exclusively for you.

As outlined in our terms and conditions, the second instalment must be paid even if you decide to stop following the course.

For private courses, it depends on your package. You can either book one lesson at a time, or a package of 6 lessons or a package of 10 lessons.

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