Rafah
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Rafah
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
Arabic
Native
Arabic (Levantine)
Native
Arabic (Modern Standard)
Native
Speaks
Other
Turkish
A professional teacher with over 11 years of experience teaching Arabic online
Teaches
Arabic
Native
Arabic (Levantine)
Native
Arabic (Modern Standard)
Native
Speaks
Other
Turkish
A professional teacher with over 11 years of experience teaching Arabic online
From Syrian Arab RepublicLiving in Other, Turkey (10:12 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 20, 2015Interest topicMedical & HealthcareReadingTravel
My name is Rafah and Arabic is my native language. I teach both Modern Standard Arabic and Levantine Arabic. I have a bachelor’s degree in Arabic Literature from the University of Aleppo in Syria and I obtained a certificate in a course that prepared teachers to teach Arabic to non-native speakers from the American University in Cairo. I am currently taking part in a master’s degree program in teaching Arabic to non-native speakers at a university in Istanbul where I have also given several lectures on the topic. I started teaching Arabic in person in 2003 and online in 2013 and I have since completed over 7000 online lessons with students from all over the world.Me as a Teacher
As an instructor, I am passionate about teaching Arabic and keen on making sure that students are comfortable and I always customize my lessons to each student’s needs. In terms of teaching materials, if you have a specific book you would like to use, I would be happy to teach you from it. Otherwise, after an initial lesson I will be able to gain a sense of your needs and I will provide you with the appropriate materials. I can also record the lessons and provide you with audio or video files that you can use to study after class.My lessons & teaching style
For all of my language courses, I use an evidence-based communicative method which maximizes language input and production so that the student can pick up the language quickly and easily. Grammar is simplified and integrated with speaking and conversations rather than taught in an isolated, abstract manner. If a student has a specific book they would like to use, I would be happy to teach them using that book. Otherwise, for some lessons I use materials that I have created myself, while for others I rely on existing books. I also use popular Syrian television shows in my courses on the Levantine dialect.My teaching material
- Audio files
- PDF file
- Video files
- Homework Assignments
- Image files
Certificates
إجازة في تعليم القاعدة النورانيّة - Al Furqan Center - 2022Teaching Al-Qaida Al-Noorania
Certificate verified
Preparation Course for Arabic Instructors to Non-Native speakers. - Cairo University, Egypt - 2014
Certificate verified
Preparation Course for Arabic Instructors to Non-Native speakers. - , American University in Cairo, Egypt. - 2014
Certificate verified
Education
2002 - 2012
Bachelor’s - Arabic Language Department
2022 - 2024
Master's - Teaching Arabic to Non-ArabsMaster in Teaching Arabic to Non-Arabs
Work Experience
2014 - Current
An Arabic Instructor to non-native speakers
2013 - 2015
An Online Arabic tutor to non-native speakers
2003 - 2007
An Arabic teacher for Preparatory and Secondary Stages.
2009 - 2012
An Arabic teacher for Preparatory and Secondary Stages.
5.0
Rating
611
Students
7,288
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response
Arabic (Levantine) Lessons
Arabic (Levantine)
Arabic
Arabic (Modern Standard)
Trial Lesson
332 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Syrian Dialect Arabic
A1 - C2Language Essentials2,743 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Availability
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Angélo Schuurmans
479 Arabic lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been taking classes with Rafah for almost two years through Italki! She is the absolute best of the best. She knows how to motivate you and keep the lessons exciting and fresh. Her method is well developed and it doesn't matter if you start from scratch or if you are more advanced. By now, I am well able to have conversations in Arabic on various topics with my Arabic friends and I'm proud grateful of all the progress I've made with the lessons I took with Rafah!
Jan 9, 2022
Guangtian Ha
404 Arabic lessons
Teacher’s pick
Highly recommend! I started with Rafah because I wanted to improve my reading. We covered a wide range of poetry and prose, both classical and modern. Recently we have decided to work on my listening and speaking intensively. I cannot recommend Rafah high enough. She’s knowledgeable, patient, and absolutely professional. The longer you work with Rafah, the more she tailors her teaching in a way that benefits you the most because she knows you more — to the point where she knows exactly what words to use to help you understand. Hands down *the* best Arabic teacher I’ve had in the past ten years.
Jan 7, 2022
Christine
259 Arabic (Levantine) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Rafa is a great teacher. I have been learning the Syrian dialect with her for about 9 months and my classes with her have helped me improve my Arabic a lot during this time. She is flexible and is willing to focus on what you want to focus on. She is very knowledgeable about the Arabic language (both MSA and dialect) and is also good at explaining the cultural elements associated with the language. She is a very likable and caring person and I always enjoy my classes with her.
Dec 22, 2017
Tomoko
100 Arabic lessons
I study Arabic news with her. She not only explains the meaning of the news, but also shares background of the news and how things are perceived by Arabic speaking societies. She is also punctual, knowledgeable, friendly, and very hardworking. I really enjoy her lessons.
Nov 7, 2024
Dane Ohr
6 Arabic lessons
Rafah is a very patient teacher. She helped me learn the alphabet better than others, and helps me when I struggle. She uses real world examples to teach concepts, which is something lacking in many textbooks and other online resources. I highly recommend you book a lesson.
Nov 6, 2024
James Ronan
21 Arabic (Levantine) lessons
عظيم
Oct 24, 2024
Trial Lesson
USD 15.00
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