Will i be able to learn Arabic in Israel ?

Question

Hi, when im 18 i plan to go to Israel to learn Hebrew and am also interested in learning arabic.

Im preety sure ill be able to learn hebrew in Israel but do you recon there will be classes where i can learn Arabic ?

Answer 1

Learning Arabic is a fascinating way to get to know another sector of Israeli society.

If you have the time and dedication, yearlong, official classes are available at most universities in Israel. Availability, times, and prices vary on university and can be checked at the university's website:

* Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan

* Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

* Hebrew University of Jerusalem

* Open University of Israel

* Tel Aviv University

* University of Haifa

Private tutors are available throughout the country for hourly rates to study written and spoken Arabic, but a less-intensive option while maintaining a formal, class atmosphere is an Arabic-language Ulpan class. These are usually offered at community centers or kibbutzim.

http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/pages/ShArt...

Answer 2

Probably, I'd go to Palestine If I was going to learn arabic though..

Answer 3

in every high school in israel you learn hebrew and english but you have to choose one more, franch or arabic.

Answer 4

arabic is one of the official language, so i think that you wont find any trouble locating a course

Answer 5

My friend studied Arabic in a school in Israel, so of course.

Answer 6

yea israel is an arabic country so i guarantee ther is an arabic class....plus u will get used to the language by seein ppl speak it there

hope i helped :)

Answer 7

One of Israel's official languages are Arabic so you should definitely be able to learn it there.  

Answer 8

you mean in palestine..yes

Answer 9

Well, of course. Arabic is also Israel's official language.

Answer 10

Yes. It is a bilingual country.

Answer 11

You can learn any langauge in Israel as long as you have the willpower.

Answer 12

yes, in Israel you will be able to learn Hebrew and Arabic.

good luck

Answer 13

Sure, you can take classes and learn Arabic.  You might check into Ulpan Akiva in Netanya.  They teach several languages, including Arabic and Hebrew, and have won awards for their program.  Netanya is said to be a pleasant small seaside town.  There are other programs as well.

It is great that you want to learn both languages.  You can see from answers that there is a need for more understanding and communication.  Good luck!

Answer 14

Jim, you can get a head start with a CD program like the one I am doing.  Pimsleur has both.  

Why wait till you get there?  It might be too overwhelming.  

It's just a matter of practicing what you've learned.

Answer 15

Yes, all universities offer courses in Arabic (including all overseas programs, as far as I know) there are also some private courses.

You might want to check out Ulpan Akiva in Jerusalem.

Where are you planning on learning Hebrew, that place might also offer Arabic.

Answer 16

yes absolutely!

Answer 17

Sure. 20% of the population speaks Arabic as the first language.

You might consider using a program such as Rosetta Stone before you go. Try their website. I think they still offer a free demo with around 20 lessons in conversational Arabic for free. It's pretty cool because it is designed to teach you by association, like you learn when you are child. You see a picture and hear the name of the object or a simple phrase that is an obvious description of the scene. They have the program for many languages, including Hebrew as well.