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Mahmood Salem
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Teaches
Arabic
Native
Arabic (Levantine)
Native
Arabic (Modern Standard)
Native
Speaks
English
Japanese
Turkish
Russian
Do you want to speak a better Arabic? Book a package and get an extra FREE lesson!
Teaches
Arabic
Native
Arabic (Levantine)
Native
Arabic (Modern Standard)
Native
Speaks
English
Japanese
Turkish
Russian
Do you want to speak a better Arabic? Book a package and get an extra FREE lesson!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From Syrian Arab RepublicLiving in Other, Turkey (16:29 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 7, 2019InterestsMusicTravelBusiness & FinanceHistorySports & Fitness
Specializing in Levantine Arabic? Let’s make it natural & fun! As a Syrian who has called Turkey home for the past 10 years, I live at the intersection of cultures every day—just like we’ll bridge your Arabic learning gaps together! My greatest passion? Empowering students to speak Levantine Arabic with confidence through dynamic, real-life conversations. Whether you’re fascinated by colorful slang, need formal MSA for work, or simply want a patient guide to walk with you, I adapt to your goals.Me as a Teacher
Follow me on Instagram (@mahmoodsalem_arabic) for short videos about Arabic!
Helping my friends improve their Arabic sparked my passion for teaching, which led me to become a community tutor here on italki. I can help you build your vocabulary, improve your conversation skills, and sound more natural in Arabic—whatever you need to feel more confident. I've also supported learners from all over the world on apps like HelloTalk, helping them with Arabic, English, and even Japanese. Let's learn together!My lessons & teaching style
Conversation Practice lessons with me are all about real, natural dialogue.
We’ll chat about everyday topics—like our lives, hobbies, and interests—while I gently correct your mistakes and introduce useful vocabulary along the way. The goal is to help you speak more naturally and confidently. I'm very patient and will always speak slowly and clearly to help you understand.My teaching material
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Image files
- Homework Assignments
- Articles and news
- Video files
Education
2018 - 2023
Bachelor’s - Japanese language and literature
5.0
Rating
1,160
Students
12.2k
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Arabic Lessons
Arabic
Arabic (Levantine)
Arabic (Modern Standard)
Trial Lesson
707 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Vocabularies and Sentences (Book a package and get an extra FREE lesson!)
A1 - C2Conversation3,402 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Group lesson (Levantine \ MSA ) (Book a package and get an extra FREE lesson!)
A1 - C1Conversation66 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
Here's a 10 lessons package + an extra FREE lesson for you (MSA \ Levantine)
A1 - C2Conversation1,589 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Availability
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My creations
Vocabulary (2)
Podcast (3)
Quiz (1)

Andy
110 Arabic lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have really enjoyed all my lessons with Mahmood so far, he is an exceptional Arabic teacher with a patient and natural teaching style. Within 6 months I already feel like I've made significant strides in my spoken Arabic effortlessly under his guidance – coming from knowing no Arabic at all, to being able to ask friends how their week is going, talk about work, holidays, and hobbies, and all in past/present/future tenses. Highly recommended for anyone seeking natural language progression. Thanks Mahmood!
Nov 15, 2023

Stella
148 Arabic (Levantine) lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been having classes with Mahmoud for 2 years, and he is a fantastic teacher! Mahmoud is a patient and kind teacher who is always flexible in his teaching. Despite the busy teaching schedule, he is always positive and enthusiastic which gives me the right motivation especially in my lazy moments! With him, I started from zero to now being able to have conversations (albeit slow) on different topics! I would totally recommend Mahmoud if you are looking for an awesome and inspiring teacher for along run!
Sep 16, 2021

Mads Larsen
5 Arabic (Levantine) lessons
Another lesson from Mahmood in the bookes - as always he is good at explaining during the class, as well as he is very patient :)
If you Are Keen on learning levantine arabic i can highly recommend picking Mahmood as your next teacher!
Aug 23, 2025

sana s
122 Arabic (Levantine) lessons
Teacher’s pick
It is so helpful when Mahmood makes me break down a sentence to describe each word & its conjugation!
Also, I meant to ask him to start giving me the word root and organically somehow he started that today. 3njaaaad he pays attention to what the student needs and is able to meet at their level. This is one of his excellent excellent strengths as a teacher. Thank you, as usual!
May 2, 2022

Connor Golden
4 Arabic (Levantine) lessons
Very helpful!
Aug 26, 2025

Connor Golden
4 Arabic (Levantine) lessons
Another great lesson with Mahmoud!
He explains concepts well and really helps me understand how the language is used everyday!
Aug 12, 2025

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