Intermediate
Conversational Shami
From phrases to fluent dialogue
About This Course
Built for learners who've moved beyond the basics, this intermediate course focuses on the art of real conversation. You'll practice storytelling, debating, and the subtle humor that defines Levantine social life. Topics range from navigating friendships and work life to discussing culture, food, and current events — all in authentic Shami dialect.
Curriculum
Storytelling Traditions
Week 1–2Narrative structures and the art of the spoken word
The Social Table
Week 3–4Food culture, hospitality rituals, and dinner conversation
Opinions & Debate
Week 5–6Expressing agreement, disagreement, and persuasion
Work & Ambition
Week 7–8Professional vocabulary, networking, and formal vs. informal registers
Poetry & Song
Week 9–10Understanding Levantine music, proverbs, and poetic expression
Week One Soundboard
Phrases you'll master in your first week
شو رأيك بهالموضوع؟
Shu ra'yak b'hal mawdu'?
What do you think about this?
والله عندك حق
Wallah 'indak ha'
Honestly, you're right
تعال نحكي بصراحة
Ta'al nehki b'saraha
Let's speak frankly
Your Instructor
Hisham Nabulsi
A linguist and storyteller, Hisham has spent two decades documenting Levantine dialects.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Application Procedure
How to Apply & Confirm
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Pay Registration Fee
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