“I have been taking online classes in Colloquial Levantine Arabic for about a year and a half, and the experience has been truly transformative. My teacher, Haya Maswadi, is exceptional—patient, highly knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive. When I started as an absolute beginner, I could not even read Arabic. Today, I can read and write simple sentences and messages, and I feel much more confident in my ability to communicate in Arabic.
Learning Arabic through this program has been an exciting and rewarding journey. Haya’s teaching style is not only engaging and clear but also tailored to each student’s pace and learning needs. She consistently ensures I fully understand new concepts before moving on and encourages me to practice actively, which has greatly boosted my confidence in speaking and comprehension.
Beyond the lessons themselves, the program has been immersive and culturally enriching. Haya shares Palestinian cultural insights alongside the language lessons, helping me understand not just words but their context, usage, and the nuances of daily life in the Levant. Her encouragement and dedication make each lesson enjoyable, motivating me to continue learning and challenging myself.
Thanks to Haya and the Center’s support, I have made far more progress than I expected. I am truly grateful for this opportunity, and I would highly recommend Haya and the Center to anyone seeking an effective, engaging, and culturally rich way to learn Levantine Arabic.”— Åke Strandberg, Sweden
