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Months back I moved from Jordan to India and I thought all of my hope was lost to learn Jordanian colloquial Arabic (amiyeh). I know first hand that the only way to truly become fluent in a language is to use it in your day to day and obviously in India, I wasn’t going to … More Learn Jordanian Arabic Online with Native Speakers – Shurfah.com
Every country, culture, and region has its colloquial expressions that you can’t get away from using and hearing all day long. Jordan and the Levant region are definitely not an exception. The following 15 expressions are brought to you by the team at Shababeek Language Center, located near 8th Circle. Shababeek specializes in teaching the … More 15 Expressions You Will Definitely Use if You Live in Jordan
Whether you’re a local or an expat searching for a job in Jordan, then there are some websites that will make your job hunt easier. From marketing, finance, NGO jobs, engineering, IT, etc. etc., the following are the top job boards used in Jordan. Akhtaboot Akhtaboot is an online career network, serving the MENA Region. … More How to Find a Job in Jordan
When it comes to crossing from Jordan to Palestine and Israel, let’s get three things clear. One, it is not an easy, straightforward process, two, it is not quick, and three, it is not cheap. Why is it so hard to cross the border? Without getting political, it is prohibited to drive Jordanian/Israeli border. Just look … More The Cheapest Way to Get From Amman to Jerusalem by Land
Update: This post may contain outdated information and/or Weibdeh Art Rooms may have shut down. Calling all artists, designers, photographers, filmmakers, writers and art teachers in Amman! Have you heard of The Weibdeh Art Rooms yet? They’re a calm, private, safe haven for artists of all backgrounds who need somewhere discreet and private to work, learn … More Artists of Amman! You Need to Check out The Weibdeh Art Rooms
It seems that with all of the social platforms available these days it would be easy to meet a circle of like-minded people to share your interests with. As someone who has been moving around since I was 17 years old, I can tell you, it isn’t as easy as it seems. Because I too … More Meet Locals in Amman – Out&About® Jordan
Making a move from abroad always requires a lot of logistics. Add in having to move with a pet and you have a few more things you need to think of. To keep Spike and Fluffy’s relocation as simple as possible, here is what you need to do to bring your cat or dog to … More What You Need to Do to Bring Your Cat or Dog to Jordan
As of 1 July 1950, the Jordanian Dinar (JOD) became the kingdom’s official currency, ending the use of the Palestinian Pound. The dinar, commonly referred to as JD, is divided into 100 qirsh (also called piastres) and 1000 fils. Note: Even though technically there are 1/2, 1 and 2 1/2 qirsh coins in circulation, it wasn’t until months into living in … More Jordan is Expensive & Here Are Some Reasons Why
Let’s face it, the best part about a new year isn’t that resolution you’re going to make, but rather the fact that you get to start from scratch with your vacation calendar at work! If you’re like me, I always check out the list of public/bank holidays for the year so I can see which … More Plan Your Vacation Now! – List of 2019 Public Holidays in Jordan
If you’re an expat new to Amman or have lived there a while and looking to break out of your circle and meet other expats, then you should definitely consider joining InterNations. InterNations is a worldwide online community with the intention to help expats connect with other expats. Expats in the Middle East Living in the … More Meet Other Expats in Amman – InterNations
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