They offer "free" Quranic Arabic course in a special Ramadan package!..  Ramadan is the right TIME To START learning Arabic or to INTENSIFY Arabic studies. When you pay $297 for an online Arabic course, here is what you get:
1. Access to an online Arabic course for 3 months (value of $297)
2. Access to a Quranic Arabic course for 1 month (Value of $99)
3. Access to 8 one-to-one speaking sessions with a qualified teacher, native speaker of Arabic (value of $99)
4. Free tuition for 2 weeks in Cairo Egypt (value of $325)
Total value: $820

For more information and registration, visit:
<a href="http://www.arabacademy.com/en/arabic-online/register">http://www.arabacademy.com/en/arabic-online/register</a>

Do not miss this opportunity! Only Arab Academy can provide you with incredible offers ranging from online Arabic courses, one-to-one speaking classes, all the way to study abroad immersion programs at its language center in Cairo, Egypt.

You are welcome to visit us at our live chat:
<a href="http://www.arabacademy.com/en/live-help">http://www.arabacademy.com/en/live-help</a>

This offer applies to new students as well as to students who are currently registered.  You get a free Quranic Arabic course, extra speaking classes and free tuition in Cairo, Egypt. The offer starts today and expires on 30 September, 2009.

Experience  I have been to the Arab Academy last April, after some 8 month studying with them over the internet and Skype... 

They DEFINITELY have the best program, and their teachers are the best "elite" teacher you could find in the Middle East.

A lot of Americans and Europeans study with the Arab Academy.

They often invite those who study with them online to come study to Cairo for free. Which was my case, too.

I'll be happy to answer your questions....

-Andy

Syrian proverb

كل لقمة كبيرة ولا تحكي كلمة كربية

"Eat a large piece but don't say a long word"

It means that saying too much is not as beneficial as it may seem, for precision of expression is valued over vagueness.

Guys and gals... don't waste time!

<em>Learn both the standard Arabic AND at least one of local dialects AT THE SAME TIME</em>.

It was a bit strange to me, when I came to Egypt knowing quite a lot of Fusha, and not being able neiger to understand locals nor to speak to them.... Because dialects are indeed so different from the literary version of Arabic.

Teachers are usually diminishing the importance of dialects, but they are what so much information is delivered through: idioms, humor, shades of emotions!

So, don't stop at Fusha. Learn a local language, too.

Good luck,
Andy