Imagine traveling back in time to Mesopotamia and visiting the breathtaking expanse of the Nineveh plains. The language you would most likely have heard spoken there is Chaldean Aramaic. A Semitic language with rich history, it was the language of the educated in the holy land and has been used in religious contexts for centuries. Its alphabet has served as a basis for the Hebrew and Arabic alphabets, among other languages. Today, it is mainly spoken in areas of present-day Iran and Iraq, as well as within the Chaldean diaspora. This course was created in partnership with the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce and Chaldean Community Foundation in Detroit, Michigan.
Learn to speak naturally with lessons built around real interactions you’ll actually use every day. Each session helps you build confidence one conversation at a time.
Hear every single word exactly as it’s spoken by native speakers. This helps you develop accurate pronunciation, natural rhythm, and authentic language flow from the very start.
Understand the meaning behind the words through integrated cultural notes. You’ll learn how people communicate in real situations and how to respond with clarity and respect.
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No interpretation is created equal. Grammar Notes, color-coding, and features that focus on specific grammatical nuances between target and source language strengthens your understanding of Chaldean Aramaic language structure.
Etiquette, body language, gestures — set the mood. Culture Notes provide a backdrop to learning material and let the Chaldean Aramaic culture come alive, setting you up to forge deeper connections with Chaldean Aramaic culture and make a positive impression.
Critical thinking and memory-building exercises blend new vocabulary into lesson progress, allowing you to pick up on the structure of your target language so you can apply new content that will be presented in various contexts throughout the course.
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Imagine traveling back in time to Mesopotamia and visiting the breathtaking expanse of the Nineveh plains. The language you would most likely have heard spoken there is Chaldean Aramaic. A Semitic language with rich history, it was the language of the educated in the holy land and has been used in religious contexts for centuries. Its alphabet has served as a basis for the Hebrew and Arabic alphabets, among other languages. Today, it is mainly spoken in areas of present-day Iran and Iraq, as well as within the Chaldean diaspora. This course was created in partnership with the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce and Chaldean Community Foundation in Detroit, Michigan.
