“My Palestinian Arabic teacher, Lana Abu Fannar, is absolutely amazing. She has an in-depth understanding of both the grammatical structures and nuances of Palestinian Arabic and the everyday spoken language used by locals in Palestine. As a Palestinian who grew up in North America without learning Arabic, I initially felt a lot of fear and guilt about not being fluent in my mother tongue. Lana has completely changed that experience by helping me feel comfortable, confident, and capable throughout my language-learning journey.
Lana encourages me to speak up, ask questions, and clarify anything I don’t understand, ensuring that I truly learn the language and feel comfortable correcting my mistakes. Her patience, guidance, and supportive teaching style have made learning Palestinian Arabic both effective and enjoyable. Her lessons help me develop practical speaking skills while building a deeper understanding of the Palestinian dialect and how it is used in everyday conversations.
Thanks to Lana, I feel more connected to my Palestinian heritage and much more confident communicating with other Palestinians in our native language. Learning to speak Palestinian Arabic has been an incredibly rewarding experience, and I would highly recommend her lessons to anyone looking to learn their family’s language or improve their conversational Arabic in a supportive, structured, and culturally enriching environment.”— Zahra Sakkejha, Canada
