"My conversation partner was very communicative, helpful, and friendly. It felt less like studying and more like a regular conversation. That was a very nice feeling, to speak Arabic in a context that did not feel like a typical classroom lesson."

"I appreciated the experience very much. I never thought I would be able to have full-on conversations with a refugee, but I'm so happy that I could. I feel like I gained a much better understanding of the experiences of others."

Although I am an avid language learner with some degree of proficiency in 5 languages, Natakallam is a language learning experience unlike any other. It is a personal, nuanced, and holistic program that demonstrates the power and strength of refugee experiences.

Natakallam is a very meaningful way to connect people and value the dignity of the conversation partners to share their talents and skills with the world. Those who are learning a language or want to learn about a culture from a person and not just a book, you will gain insight and, most importantly, a memorable experience.

Through NaTakallum I was able to connect with someone who I would never otherwise be able to cross paths with. It was incredible how much I was able to learn about a culture and reality of life so different from my own in such a short amount of time. I cannot recommend NaTakallum enough.