Social & Cultural Immersion Program
Learn Arabic from the heart of the Arab community
At Sabeel Institute for Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers, we believe that language is not just learned in classrooms—it is acquired through real-life experience and authentic human connection.
That’s why we designed the Social & Cultural Immersion Programme, offering students a dynamic, reality-based journey into the Arabic language and culture.
This is not just an Arabic language course; it’s a cultural and linguistic experience that allows students to live the Arabic language in Jordan, interact with local communities, and understand the Arab world from within.
Real-World Immersion Strategies
This programme offers practical, engaging activities that immerse you fully into Arabic-speaking life:
- Language partners: Speak regularly with native Arabic speakers to build fluency naturally.
- Cultural cooking workshops: Learn to prepare Arabic meals while practising the language in a live context.
- Local field trips: Explore the city, markets, and historical sites while using Arabic in real-life settings.
- Meetings with Arab figures: Interact with artists, thinkers, and professionals from across the Arab world.
- Community volunteering: Take part in service-based activities that help you practise the language and contribute to the community.
- Interactive cultural programmes: Join in Arabic songs, dabke dance, theatre, and social events.
- Graduation events in Arabic: Students organise and host events to showcase their language skills.
- Homestays with Arab families: Live in a fully Arabic-speaking environment and practise the language daily.
- Arabic discussion forums and presentations: Build confidence through public speaking and interactive dialogue.
Our Curriculum
We use modern, globally recognised materials for teaching Arabic to non-native speakers, alongside an exclusive curriculum developed by the Sabeel Arabic Language Institute to support cultural immersion and communicative learning.
Placement & Evaluation
To ensure you are placed at the correct level, we offer:
- A comprehensive placement test covering all four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
- The Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI), based on ACTFL standards, to assess your Arabic speaking skills accurately.
Our Vision: More Than Language
At Sabeel, we help students become confident Arabic speakers by:
- Teaching Classical Arabic, Modern Standard Arabic, and spoken dialects in a live context.
- Applying the most effective language instruction strategies from second-language acquisition research.
- Integrating digital tools with immersive, real-life practice.
- Providing a learning environment that minimises translation and maximises natural comprehension.
Student Support Services
- Comfortable housing options near the campus.
- Assistance in arranging homestays with local families.
- Support with visa and official procedures in Jordan.
- Experienced and passionate staff specialised in Arabic education for non-native speakers.
Who Is This Programme For?
- Learners seeking to acquire Arabic in Jordan through cultural and social interaction.
- International students who want to experience life in an Arab community.
- Those aiming to learn Arabic naturally, quickly, and authentically through immersion.
Ready for a Real Arabic Experience?
Join the Social & Cultural Immersion Programme at Sabeel Arabic Language Institute, where language becomes a living journey — spoken, felt, and lived every day.
