From Syrian Arab RepublicLiving in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (11:23 UTC+04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 21, 2021
InterestsFoodReadingMusicFilms & TV SeriesTravel
📌 Can’t find a slot? Message me—I’ll adjust my schedule for you! 💬
📌 **Note:** I teach **adults only.** 👩🏫
Hey there! I’m Dana, your go-to teacher for **Levantine Arabic**—specifically the **Syrian dialect**—where lessons feel like chatting with a friend in Damascus. ☕🗣️
With **7+ years** of teaching and a degree in **English Literature**, I blend structure with spontaneity. My specialty? Helping you **speak naturally**, using **real Syrian slang**, humor, and cultural quirks that textbooks miss.
Whether you’re ordering *shawarma* or debating Arabic pop songs, I’ll make sure you **sound local, not textbook**. Ready to laugh while learning? Let’s dive in! 🌍🔥
Me as a Teacher
As an Arabic & Levantine dialect teacher with over 7 years of experience, I understand the challenges students face when learning Arabic. My lessons are **personalized** to your level, goals, and interests — whether you want to improve speaking, listening, pronunciation, or real-life conversations. We’ll use dialogues, idioms, and cultural insights to make Arabic feel natural and fun. 🌿
With patience, consistency, and good vibes, you’ll see real progress.
**Ready to start your Arabic journey?**
Book your lesson now! ✏️📚🤩
My lessons & teaching style
📌 **For Beginners:** I’ll guide you with **text documents in English & Arabic alphabets** so you can start **chatting in Levantine Arabic** and understand **daily expressions**. After each lesson, I send **audio files** to help you practice and remember new words. 🎧✨
📌 **For Intermediate & Advanced:** You choose the topics! We use **written documents, new vocabulary, short stories, and Arabic idioms**. We’ll also watch **series scenes**, discuss new words, and practice **real-life conversations**. 🗣️🌟
As a **native Levantine Arabic teacher**, I make lessons fun, interactive, and easy to follow.
**Excited to start your Arabic journey?** 🤩 Book your lesson now and let’s dive in! ✏️📚
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Articles and news
Homework Assignments
Education
2015 - 2020
Bachelor’s - English LiteratureUniversity
5.0
Rating
580
Students
4,339
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
580
Students
4339
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Arabic Lessons
Arabic
Arabic (Levantine)
Arabic (Modern Standard)
Trial Lesson
359 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
💫 General Arabic with Interactive Materials 📘✨
A1 - A2Language Essentials1,031 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 10% off
✨ Arabic Conversation Practice with Written Materials 💬🌿
A1 - C2Language Essentials376 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
222 Reviews
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Arabic
Arabic (Levantine)
Isabelle
1 Arabic (Levantine) lesson
Teacher’s pick
"I am so happy with my lessons! My teacher is absolutely excellent. I felt very comfortable and at ease from the very beginning. Her way of explaining things is so clear that I was able to understand everything perfectly. She is incredibly patient and makes the learning process feel natural and encouraging. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a top-quality tutor!"
Mar 30, 2026
Ewa Gheeraert
18 Arabic lessons
Teacher’s pick
Very flexible teacher as always, adapting to my needs and what I'm interested to learn and providing structured lessons when needed for more grammatical focus. thank you!!
Dec 10, 2025
Andrew Stack
3 Arabic (Levantine) lessons
I am really learning a lot about the Levantine Dialect and enjoy my lessons with Dana. She is a great teacher. Very patient and her knowledge is excellent.
Feb 4, 2026
Megan
45 Arabic lessons
Teacher’s pick
I’ve been learning Arabic with Dana for a while now and I highly recommend her as a tutor. She’s patient, encouraging, and always explains things clearly. Our lessons are well-structured but also relaxed and conversational, which has really helped build my confidence in speaking.
Dana adapts the lessons to my level and goals, and she always comes prepared with helpful materials and exercises. I’ve made great progress thanks to her support, and I always enjoy our lessons. If you’re looking for a great Arabic tutor on italki, Dana is an excellent choice!
Mar 8, 2026
Ewa Gheeraert
18 Arabic lessons
always a great class, thank you!! ⭐
Mar 9, 2026
Andrew Stack
3 Arabic (Levantine) lessons
Dana is such a great teacher. Patient, helpful and provides wonderful feedback.