About Levant

Levant is a leading Arabic Language institute in Jordan

About us

We chose the name “Levant” because it paints a glowing picture of the Arab culture and the Arabic language. We distinguish ourselves through our flexibility and our ability to provide numerous teaching services at a superior level. We offer virtual education and face-to-face instruction, both of which take advantage of our unique ability to elevate the communicative competencies of our students, to the point that the language ceases to comprise solely of words on an agenda, but rather, the rich phrases emanating from the tongue of a fluent speaker, a tongue that carries words that will remain with you wherever you are, and wherever you go.

Our Mission

☑ Improvement of Arabic language for non-Arabic speakers. 
☑ Facilitate various programs for Arabic instructors. 
☑ Facilitate students' smooth immersion in the Arabic language and the local culture.
☑ Facilitate students' smooth immersion in the Arabic language and the local culture.
☑ Help the student in building a network within the host community. 

Our Vision

The platform will forge asense of community among students all of the world dedicated to learning the Arabic language.

Exclusive learning materials

At Levant, we offer students personalized Arabic language learning materials developed to meet each students’ unique linguistic needs. We rely on materials from original Arabic sources as well as flexible e-study materials.

Professional Teachers

Inas Alnafa’a Graduated from the University of Jordan with a bachelor’s degree in English and Spanish in 2015. While a student at the University of Jordan she interned at various language-learning centers, such as the Language Center at the University of Jordan and the CIEE Overseas Study Program, to help non-native speakers learn the Arabic language. Before working for CET Academic Programs, a renowned global study abroad organization, Inas trained at the Prince Hussein School of Political Science and International Studies.

With more than six years of teaching experience, Inas is an exceptionally qualified Arabic language instructor. Inas teaches all levels of both Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and the Colloquial Levantine Arabic, in addition to thematic courses on conflict in the Middle East, Arabic Media, Jordanian Society, and Arabic Literature. Inas Is also a Certified ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) Tester. Deeply passionate for teaching Arabic to non-native speakers, Inas also teaches diplomats from the American and German Embassies in Jordan, as well as students all over the world with the Levant Program.

Inas Alnafa'a
Coordinator and Arabic Instructor

Noor Yassin graduated from the University of Jordan with a bachelor’s degree in the French language and literature in 2014. During her studies Noor volunteered at language learning centers such as the Language Center at the University of Jordan. Before working with CET, Noor worked as an assistant English and French teacher at the first academy school for smart education for one year. Noor has now been with CET for over six years where she has gained valuable experience teaching Arabic non-native speakers.

Noor teaches all levels of MSA and colloquial Levantine Arabic in addition to Arabic content courses on political parties in the Middle East, conflicts in the Middle East, Jordanian society, and Arabic literature. Noor is also certified ACTFL oral proficiency interview (OPI) tester.

Noor Shams
Teacher

I am an out-going and enthusiastic Arabic language teacher with over six years of experience teaching Arabic to non-native speakers. Throughout my professional teaching career, I have taught American study abroad students at the University of Jordan and German and American diplomats. I have extensive experience teaching both in person and online.
I am an experienced Arabic tutor passionate about teaching non-Native speaker both MSA and dialect. I have an easy going teaching style and strive to help my students advance their Arabic skills through a variety of innovative teaching methods and strategies.

Education
Master’s Degree in Islamic Studies (University of Jordan).
ACTFL Certified Tester.
Bachelor of Arts (University of Jordan).
Diploma in Translation (Tala Abu Ghazaleh).
Teaching Experience

2017 ~ Present: Arabic Instructor at the American Embassy in Jordan.
2015 ~2017: Arabic Instructor at the University of Jordan.
2012 ~ 2015: Teacher of Arabic and Islam at Secondary and High School[LR1]
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Dana Sabha
Teacher

Aseel Shahin is a proud Jordanian who is enthusiastic about teaching Arabic to non-native speakers. Aseel graduated from the University of Jordan in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in Applied English. During her university studies Aseel trained at CET academic programs where she acquired the skills needed to teach Arabic to non-native speakers. Aseel’s passion for languages drew her to the field of teaching so she could learn about other cultures. Throughout her professional teaching career Aseel has taught fifth, sixth, and seventh grade students in both private and government schools. Due to her exceptional teaching skills, Aseel received a certificate of appreciation from the school Manager.

Currently Aseel teaches MSA, Dialect, and thematic courses on political parties and conflict in the Middle East for CET, where she has worked for the past six years. Aseel is also a certified ACTFEL OPI tester and creates syllabi for courses at CET and helps train other CET teachers. Deeply passionate about teaching the Arabic language, Aseel additionally teaches Arabic to diplomats at the American and German embassies in Jordan through both in both in-person and virtual classes.

Aseel Shahin
Teacher

Jeelan Aida’eefy graduated from the University of Jordan with a bachelor’s degree in sociology in 2016. During her studies Jeelan volunteered at language learning centers such as the Language Center at the University of Jordan. Before working with CET, Jeelan worked as an assistant Arabic teacher at CET. Jeelan has now been with CET for over 4 years where she has gained valuable experience teaching Arabic non-native speakers.

Jeelan teaches all levels of MSA and colloquial Levantine Arabic.

Jeelan Aida’eefy
Teacher

Testimonials

After studying Arabic for 4 years, I can confidently say that Ines is the best teacher I have had. She is enthusiastic, creative, and engaged with her students during the class and after hours. Ines always makes sure that her students understand the course content and works with students to catch up in any way that they need to. She sees potential in each student and is flexible in working with their levels and learning backgrounds. The best part of learning with her is her confidence in your ability to improve, which translates into building your own self-confidence. If you are looking for an Arabic teacher, Ines is the one to go to!

Isabel Morford - Cheibub

Student

I cannot recommend this class and Aseel as a teacher highly enough. Even a year after I took this class, I remember what I learned, and I feel like I can hold a meaningful conversation in Arabic with strangers. The full immersion of the course made all the difference, and that is a testament to the teachers’ ability to teach students as they learn a new language, in that language the students are just learning. Aseel was an incredible teacher, fully invested in her students and pushing them to get the most out of their education. I felt like I could ask her any question or reach out for more help, and when we had routine check ins her feedback was specific and helpful, and I know she paid attention to the progress of each student. She also spent so much of her own time practicing with me for the OPI and I appreciated that a lot, and I know it made a huge difference on my ultimate test score.

Claire Healy

Student

My time with Ines has improved my Arabic skills a great deal. Ines pushes students to be their best, while also meeting them where they are. I look forward to every weekly session with Ines and have benefitted a great deal from the homework I do throughout the week to keep up with my reading comprehension and vocabulary. My time with Ines has improved my pronunciation and grammar work twofold; I do not think I would have made such quick progress without her guidance and expertise. Ines is consistently prepared, generously flexible, and admirably positive. Arabic is a challenging language, but I have only ever left our classes motivated to learn—never discouraged.

Francesca Eremeeva

Student

“Professor Aseel is an excellent Arabic professor who has greatly impacted my improvement in the language. She has an extremely effective way of teaching Arabic to students while using the target language, which I found to be a very effective tool in maintaining an all-immersive learning environment. While Aseel’s classes were challenging, she knew our classes’ potential and pushed my classmates and I to advance beyond our expectations by the end of the semester. In addition to her fantastic teaching capabilities, Aseel also promotes a fun and encouraging classroom environment which further increased our engagement and progress in the language. I am very pleased having been placed into Aseel’s class and I credit her for my rapid improvement in the language throughout the semester.”

Alexa Aziz

Student

I have been learning Arabic for the better part of seven years, both full-time and part-time. During those seven years, I encountered all kinds of pedagogies, and many of them never forced me to fully engage with the language so that I could actually use it when needed. However, when I started working with Ines, she helped me develop my proficiency through real-world exercises, which helped me progress several ACTFL sub-levels in half the time. Ines has a wealth of knowledge teaching Arabic, and her experience with foreign students means that she has an intimate understanding of your personal struggles in language learning. That being said, she has made Arabic easy for me, and I believe that anyone can learn with her if they are willing to put in the work. I highly recommend that you book lessons with her for your immediate and long-term goals!

Sean Van Domelen

Student

Ines is an amazing teacher and is ready to help all of her students with any topic or question they may have. She wants to see every student succeed in their Arabic studies and she supports them through all of their challenges. She encourages her students to use Arabic as much as possible, inside of class and outside, which leads to large improvement among her students. You won’t find a better teacher!

Talia Tayoun

Student

I've learned languages with several teachers before in my life but Enas is by far the best teacher. Not only are her teaching skills professional and amazing but she also manages to motivate me to study more every time we have class. It is because of her that I fell in love with the arabic language and I look forward to every single class we have. Since I work full time on working days we have class after work but it never feels like it is too much. Every class is a lot of fun und studying with Enas feels super easy. I made a lot of progress over the past two years and that is because Enas is always prepared and organized, creates individual content for every class and uses creative methods to teach the language. I also highly appreciate Enas' flexibility. I am more than thankful that I got the chance to meet her and study with her.

Madeleine.holdschick

Student from Germany

Inas has been a great Arabic teacher for me and – during a time span of 1.5 years – taught me the basic Arabic language skills to navigate in every-day life in Amman. Not only during in-person classes but also during the pandemic-related online classes, Inas helped me through a mix of reading, speaking, listening and writing to improve my Arabic. She is an energetic, motivated, smart and kind teacher – I can wholeheartedly recommend Inas as an Arabic teacher.

Julia

Student from Germany

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