Our Programs
Welcoming instruction for children, teens, and adults — beginners and heritage learners alike.
Group sessions
Small-group instruction
A welcoming introduction to Arabic
A welcoming introduction to Arabic designed for young learners. Students build foundational vocabulary, conversation, reading, writing, and cultural understanding through engaging, age-appropriate instruction.
Group sessions
Small-group instruction
Confidence and connection through language
Arabic instruction designed to help teens build confidence and practical language skills while deepening their connection to Arabic culture and heritage.
Group sessions
Small-group instruction
Welcoming instruction for every adult learner
Welcoming Arabic instruction for adults, whether they are beginning the language for the first time or returning to Arabic after years away.
Kalima welcomes students starting with their very first Arabic letter as well as heritage learners who grew up hearing or speaking Arabic and want to strengthen their skills. Instruction can build from each learner's existing knowledge while developing greater confidence in conversation, reading, writing, and cultural understanding.
Our Approach
At Kalima, language and culture are inseparable. Every lesson weaves Arabic traditions, stories, and customs into the curriculum — so students don't just learn to speak Arabic, they come to understand it. Small class sizes ensure every student receives individual attention, and Violette's warm, encouraging teaching style makes every learner feel at home from the very first day.
Intentionally small groups so every student receives individual attention and genuine support.
Arabic traditions, stories, and customs woven into every lesson — language as a living, breathing thing.
From the very first letter to more advanced study — no prior knowledge required, only curiosity.
Classes begin September 2026. Contact Violette for program details, schedules, and enrollment information.
Opening September 2026 · Chicago's North Shore