ARABIC -daridja-

ABI School

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This course is designed to introduce learners to Algerian Arabic (Darija) — the everyday spoken language of Algeria. It focuses on building practical communication skills for real-life situations such as greetings, shopping, travel, and casual conversations. Students will learn essential vocabulary, pronunciation, and expressions commonly used in Algeria, along with cultural insights to understand how Algerians speak and interact naturally.

Through interactive lessons, dialogues, and listening exercises, learners will develop confidence in speaking and understanding Darija, even if they have no prior knowledge of Arabic.

Who this course is for:

Beginners who want to start learning Algerian Arabic from scratch.

Travelers or expats living in or visiting Algeria.

Students or professionals interested in North African culture and communication.

Anyone who wants to connect with Algerians through their everyday language.

Course Level: Beginner (with optional progression to Intermediate).

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Sunday
Classes per week
10 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Sunday
School holidays
19 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2026, 26 May 2026 - 02 Jun 2026, 15 Jun 2026 - 16 Jun 2026, 25 Jun 2026 - 26 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 25 Aug 2026 - 26 Aug 2026

ABI School does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Afternoon session
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Evening session
04:30 PM - 08:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 8 students
Maximum 12 students

Student age

Age range 6 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 130 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Alger based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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