A Comprehensive Guide to Learning Arabic in Palestine : Studying Arabic in Palestine will not only give you the opportunity to study the language, but also practice what you learn during your learning period. This means that you will be able to use the language and speak with locals, sellers, taxi drivers, and many.

This is also will help you to learn the language faster. Learning Arabic and practicing it will be an optimal way to get to know about the culture of Palestinians. Your presence in Palestine will bring you closer to the Palestinian culture and practices.

Many internationals want to learn the Palestinian dialect since its rich in vocabulary and meanings and it has many similarities with Syrian, Lebanese, and Jordanian dialects. In addition, Palestinians through their dialects can pronounce the Arabic words, especially the Fusha words. 

Go Palestine – More than 10 years of experience!

The Palestinian Center for Education and Cultural Exchange – Go Palestine was established to meet the cultural, social, and educational needs of the Palestinian Community. The Center offers educational and community services to its Palestinian population through a diverse international staff. Through tutoring and educational programs, the center promotes unyielding support to Palestinian youth.

The center acts as a meeting point for all the internationals who come from every corner of the world in order to immerse themselves in Palestinian culture and to become acquainted with Palestinian daily life. Our international interns and volunteers teach Palestinian youth and more mature Palestinian community members about their own home cultures, thereby gaining valuable experience and knowledge for themselves. It is a true cultural exchange.

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We are proud to offer our students the opportunity to learn Arabic language and literature from our highly skilled and experienced teachers. Our teachers are passionate about the language and have a deep understanding of its nuances. They use interactive teaching methods to engage students in the learning process, encouraging them to participate and ask questions.

Our teachers hold degrees in Arabic language and literature, so you can be sure that you’re getting quality instruction from professionals who understand the complexities of the language. With their expertise, you can become proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding Arabic quickly and effectively.

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These testimonials highlight the exceptional quality, cultural exchange opportunities, and impactful programs offered by Go Palestine. Whether you’re considering volunteering, internships, or Arabic language courses, these reviews provide valuable insights into the organization’s commitment to delivering meaningful and enriching experiences.

What does your weekly schedule look like?

We at GO Palestine are keen to make your weekly schedule diversified, rich, and organized. Thus, it will contain a number of educational, social, and fun activities that will make your experience in Palestine special and unique.

The First Arabic Class starts at 8:30

The day is divided into three Arabic classes, each designed to provide an immersive learning experience. The first Arabic class begins promptly at 8:30 in the morning, setting the tone for a productive day. It runs for a full hour, engaging students in focused lessons that enhance their skills. The class continues uninterrupted until it breaks for breakfast at 9:30. During this brief pause, students have the opportunity to refresh themselves before diving into the next segment of their Arabic studies.

Breakfast starts at 9:30 am

The breakfast starts at 9:30 in the morning and ends at approximately 10:15. Our breakfast contains a number of ingredients, including Palestinian thyme (Zaatar), labneh, tomato, cucumber slices, falafel, hummus, mortadella, olives, yellow cheese, jam, pita bread, boiled or fried eggs, and French fries. The ingredients are changed (among the mentioned ingredients) from time to time to diversify the breakfast.

The second Arabic Class starts at 10:15

The second Arabic class begins promptly at 10:15 am, immediately following breakfast, and runs until 11:15 am. This gives you a full hour to continue your learning in a focused and engaging environment. After this session, you will have a well-deserved five-minute break to relax, stretch, and refresh before continuing with the rest of your day. The short break is designed to give you a moment to recharge and prepare for the next activity, ensuring that you remain energized and ready for the upcoming lessons.

The Third Arabic Class starts at 11:20

The third Arabic class begins at 11:20 am, right after the five-minute break, and continues until 12:20 pm. This one-hour session will provide you with an opportunity to dive deeper into the language, reinforcing the skills you’ve learned in the earlier classes. The class is designed to keep you engaged and help you make steady progress in your Arabic learning journey. With a fresh mind after your brief break, you’ll be able to focus and actively participate, ensuring that each lesson builds on the last and keeps you moving forward.

homework & Revision starts at 12:20

Homework and revision sessions are carefully structured to provide you with ample time to complete all your assignments and review the material covered in class. These sessions are designed to ensure that you fully grasp the concepts and reinforce your learning. Starting at 12:20 pm and lasting until 2:00 pm, you will have a solid block of time to work through your homework and engage in productive revision. This dedicated time allows you to absorb the lesson content more effectively, ensuring that you gain the maximum benefit from each class and make steady progress in your Arabic language skills.

Lunch Break starts at 2:00 pm

At two o’clock in the afternoon begins the lunch break, which lasts for an entire hour. You can buy lunch from a restaurant next to the center. There are a number of restaurants nearby, which provide meals such as shawarma, falafel, and fried chicken as well as traditional Palestinian meals such as Maqluba, Hebron’s Qidreh, Chicken Mansaf or Lamp Mansaf, and other meals. There are also a number of supermarkets/malls nearby where you can buy what you need and cook yourself in the center.

Day Trips to Refugee Camps in Bethlehem & Hebron

Once every week, a day trip is organized to the refugee camps in Hebron and Bethlehem, as well as to areas of political importance whenever the opportunity arises. These trips will give you the opportunity to learn about the conditions of the Palestinian refugees, talk to them and learn their stories. These trips depart at 10:45 am from the center and end approx. at 2:00 or 3:00 in the afternoon.

Local Visits to Learn about the Landmarks of the city of Hebron

Once every two weeks, local visits are organized to the historical and economic landmarks of the city of Hebron. This includes a visit to the Ibrahimi Mosque, the Old City, and Al-Shuhada Street as well as visiting a number of factories in the city, such as keffiyeh, glass, and ceramic factories.

Prepare & Cook a Traditional Palestinian Dish

Once every two or three weeks, all our volunteers, interns, and Arabic language’ students join together to prepare and cook a traditional Palestinian dish. This includes preparing appetizers, frying vegetables, cooking rice, chopping chicken or meat, and stuffing some vegetables depending on the dish to be cooked that day.

Free Time starts at 16:00 or at 16:30

After your time in the center is over, you have free time where you can hang out with other international participants and/or locals you met during your stay in Hebron by going to a café or coffee shop or going to a park and enjoying your time in the evening. There are many cafes and parks not far from the center, as the center is located on one of the most lively streets in the city.

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The Palestinian Center has hosted people who have come from a myriad of countries, such as the USA, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Colombia, France, Japan, China, Chile, Switzerland, Russia, Germany, and many more. All that you need to join us is to speak English very well and have management skills.

Go Palestine welcomes all people who are 18 to 70 years old to apply to any of our volunteer/internship/language programs. Academic or professional degrees are not required to join any of our programs. 

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How do I get a visa to enter Palestine?

Visas are routinely granted upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport (Tel Aviv) if you are a citizen of an exempted country, or at the Allenby-King Hussein Bridge border crossing; Hamas controls the border in Gaza with Egypt. Tourist visas are valid for 90 days; most Americans and Europeans are issued three-month visas upon arrival and clearing customs.

If your home country does not have an exemption agreement with Israel, you will have to procure a visa from the Israeli embassy/consulate at home before you visit. Because many Arab countries do not accept Israeli stamps upon passports, Israel now issues their visa on a separate small card with a bar code indicating the visa time validity. Please keep this visa card WITH your passport at all times. You may check to see whether your native country participates in a visa exemption agreement.

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Weather in Palestine

• Winter in Palestine spans about three months duration, and the temperature sometimes does fall to zero; however, it does not usually snow in Palestine. In recent years, it has snowed only twice.

• Summers in Palestine are hot. July and August are the hottest months in Palestine. The Temperatures may reach 30 degrees Celsius (86 Fahrenheit), and even higher some days. Although the summer is hot, the evenings are cool. Evenings are popular for going out to enjoy the cooler weather after a hot day. A sweater or light jacket may be comfortable for evenings.

• The climate during the remainder of the year is mild and moderate. Rainfall in Palestine is very limited, with the rainiest months occurring from November to February.

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Traveling Solo to Palestine

Traveling to Palestine, whether with someone or alone, is an interesting and once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Safety is always a concern no matter where you travel, but with common sense and planning, your travel can be enjoyable, fun, and worry-free, as well as save you money.

People in Palestine are very friendly, enthusiastic, and eager to help and to talk to people from different cultures and countries. The opportunities to interact with internationals will make the day for a Palestinian, and, in turn, this will make your trip more enjoyable and interesting. If you are traveling alone, your solitariness will make you more approachable than if you are traveling as a group member.

• People who want to improve his/her skills of speaking.
• People who study one of the following majors, Middle East Studies, Political Science, or International Relations.
• Arabic-speaking people who live abroad in Europe or America.
• Those who run a business and are in need of language proficiency.
• Anyone who simply wants to learn Arabic either for pleasure or study.

Do not let your fears and apprehensions paralyze you and rob you of the adventure of a lifetime. Come to Palestine as a solitary traveler and experience its fascinations and beauties. It has been said that “the world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page”.  Allow yourself to read the whole book – a book you will never forget!

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How to apply or ask for additional information?

Please email Mr. Tamimi at  info@gopalestine.org. Please type the program name in the subject line. We will then contact you back!

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