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In light of current affairs, we have mobilized and added Russian language learning to support Russians negatively impacted by the conflict and economic crisis, as well as Russian-speaking Ukrainians.

Experience language learning, the NaTakallam way.

At NaTakallam, language is life-saving

In 2015, NaTakallam was born out of Lebanon to support highly-skilled Syrian refugees access an income by teaching Arabic to learners online. It was also at that time that Syrians, fleeing the violence from the civil war, were pouring into Lebanon, where today, roughly 1 out of 4 people are Syrian. Syrians in Lebanon, and many other neighbouring countries, cannot easily get work permits, making their capacity to work and earn an income incredibly difficult.

Thus, the idea of NaTakallam came to life, pioneering the concept of leveraging the digital economy and refugees’ language skills to provide language services to users worldwide, who, through their engagement, help support displaced persons’ livelihoods.

Today, besides Syrian refugees, NaTakallam has expanded its reach to displaced communities from Iraq, Egypt, Lebanon, Palestine, Sudan, Yemen, as well as host communities in Lebanon – which hosts the highest density of refugees per capita – to support ecosystems as a whole.

Why NaTakallam?

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Available for all NaTakallam languages, as well as our unique Integrated Arabic Curriculum.

What our learners say

NaTakallam has given me the priceless opportunity to have a wonderful Syrian conversation partner that not only shares his language with me, but also his personal interests and history as a Syrian in Lebanon. This project is not simply about language exchange, it is a bridge connecting two cultures. Something we are so dramatically in need these days!

-Valentina, USA (Arabic)

This is a wonderful opportunity to get our daughters to practice, given that we live in NY and that they are only in Lebanon one month a year. Their conversation partner was professional, knowledgeable and friendly, and knowing that this service helps her in her difficult situation makes it a win-win on both sides. Many thanks to the NaTakallam team!

Mother of young students, USA (Arabic)

Love the service! I was an Arabic major in college and got a masters at the American University of Cairo, but that was about 7 years ago, and I was rusty. My tutor was able to match my level and tailor the curriculum around what I'm interested in (improving my spoken Egyptian dialect and my pronunciation). I also use NaTakallam for Spanish, and I have the same positive review!

Spenser, USA (Arabic & Spanish)

Yara

Project Coordinator, Content Creator & Course Trainer

Syrian, based in Lebanon. With NaTakallam since 2019.

Haidara

Content Creator & Course Trainer

Syrian, based in Lebanon. With NaTakallam since 2019.

Tulin

Content Creator

Syrian, based in Brazil. With NaTakallam since 2020.

Bahel

Content Creator

Syrian, based in Ireland. With NaTakallam since 2020.

Tarek

Content Creator

Syrian, based in France. With NaTakallam since 2016.

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Arabic for Francophones

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Experience language learning, the NaTakallam way.

At NaTakallam, language is life-saving

Why NaTakallam?

Native instructors

One-on-one sessions

Flexible and learning on-the-go

Real-world practice

Social Impact

English-speaking instructors

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What our learners say