Learn Arabic at Language Loop in Chicago!
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How would YOU like to be able to speak, write, read, and understand Arabic?
Most students at Language Loop study Modern Standard Arabic, which is used in academic and professional settings, in the media, and in literature throughout the Middle East and North Africa. However, since there are about 26 spoken Arabic dialects we are happy to offer private instruction in the dialects spoken by our diverse faculty. Please contact us for more information. click here to contact us
Our staff speaks numerous languages including Arabic, Spanish, Chinese, and Brazilian Portuguese! Please contact us with any questions you may have.
For questions about scheduling and teacher availability , call 312-234-9835 or text / whatsapp 312-837-9012.
Arabic Programs at Language Loop
Private Programs
Structure your experience around your individual learning style and goals. We will be happy to customize your curriculum to your specific area of interest (health, journalism, business, law, etc…) We offer Arabic programs at all proficiency levels. Please contact us or drop by to schedule a free level assessment if you have previously studied Arabic.
Private Lessons
Study at your own pace and create your own schedule. Enroll in as many lessons as you choose.. 2 hour minimum per lesson.
Dive and Survive
Get a true immersion experience. Study 7 hours a day for 5 days, and enjoy complimentary lunch with your instructor. 35 hours of instruction total.
Semi-Private Program
Learn with friends or family who share your language goals and proficiency level. Enroll in as many lessons as you choose.. 2 hour minimum per lesson.
Online Lessons
if you prefer distance learning, you can still study with one of our highly educated native speakers! video instruction available worldwide. 1 hour minimum per lesson via zoom, google meet, skype, whatsapp, and more..
Tutoring
Get help doing your homework or studying for your next exam. Ages 12 and up.
Group Programs
Make learning social and fun! Groups are capped at a 5 student maximum to make sure you get the speaking time and attention you need. All group programs meet according to a fixed schedule. We offer Arabic programs at all proficiency levels. If you’ve studied Arabic before please contact us or drop by to schedule a free level assessment.
Busy Loop
Busy Loop classes are 2 hours long. Classes meet either once a week for 10 weeks or twice a week for 5 weeks, which totals to 120 hours of instruction. Please check our schedule page for upcoming classes.
Weekday Intensive
Weekday Intensive classes meet 3 hours a day, 5 days a week, for 1-4 weeks.
the fling
these 3 hour classes meet three times a week for 2 weeks. 18 hours of group instruction.
Saturday Intensive
Saturday Intensive classes meet for 3 hours on 7 consecutive Saturdays. 21 hours of instruction total.
Languagepalooza
Study with your friends! Languagepalooza is available to pre-formed groups of up to 5 high school students. Classes meet for 2 hours. Students must enroll in a minimum of 10 hours.
Tent in Wadi Rum, Jordan.
Corporate Group
Study with colleagues who share a common goal and proficiency level. We will customize your curriculum to meet your business needs.
Arabic Literature
Enjoy discussions with other advanced Arabic speakers and learn more about Arabic-speaking cultures through literature.
Additional Services
-Translation
-Cross Cultural Training
Who Speaks Arabic?
-Nearly 300 million speak Arabic as their native language, ranking Arabic 5th in population of native speakers (Wikipedia).
-Arabic is an official language in 26 countries (Wikipedia).
-About 12.8 thousand people speak Arabic at home in Chicago (Statistical Atlas).
Fun Facts
-The Arabic language is written and read from right to left, meaning that books and documents are read from back to front. However, numbers are written from left to right.
-Modern Standard Arabic is one of six official languages of the United Nations (United Nations).
-There are 28 letters in the Arabic alphabet.
