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Choosing a School
by Rachel (Mummyinamman) Choosing a school while in Amman can be overwhelming let alone from abroad. The different private schools available in Amman are really telling of the different social classes and values you find here. There are Christian, Muslim, western, art/ science orientated schools just to mention a few so you have a massive… Continue reading
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Ramadan: Things that always go wrong!
Contributor: Mallory Pereira Salam alaikum guys and Ramadan Mubarak! Ramadan has started and in its spirit, I’m writing an article on the things that will always happen if you are living with other people during Ramadan. 1. Not even hungry Iftar commences and nobody is hungry. You all stare at this feast of food… Continue reading
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3 Language Learning Techniques that DIDN’T work for me, and 6 that DID
Contributor: Mallory Pereira Assalamu alaikum guys! Today, I’m going to speak about passive/immersive language acquisition. If you know me, you probably know that I don’t speak Arabic well, even though I have been living in Jordan for 7 years now. That is because I haven’t taken any classes. All the Arabic that I know and… Continue reading
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The first 6 Arabic words foreigners learn
Contributor: Mallory Pereira Assalamu alaikum guys! Today, I will be talking about 6 words that all expats in Jordan use. I know people who have been in Jordan for around 10 years and don’t speak any Arabic, but they use these words. That’s because a lot of the words on this list either don’t have… Continue reading
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Wait, that’s in Jordan?! Top Six Places to Visit this Springtime in Jordan
Written by Rachel Jordan’s best known tourist spots are of course, Petra, the Dead Sea, and Wadi Rum. I think of them as the tourist trifecta. Due to the spectacular and instagrammableness of these three locations, other remarkable historical and ecological places get overlooked. BUt actually this country is full to the brim with beautiful… Continue reading
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Famous Jordanian Hospitality: Jordan vs England
Contributor: Zaina Ali When I first arrived in Jordan I had quite a hard time getting my head around the hospitality customs. So basically, Jordanians are really keen to show you how welcome you are and it’s a bit overwhelming as a Brit because it’s very different in England. It doesn’t mean that we don’t… Continue reading
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Ramadan in Jordan: Food!
Contributor: Zaina Ali There are really special things that you get to look forward to when Ramadan is approaching. In this post, I’ll mention some of the most special dishes and drinks that are generally associated with the holy month of Ramadan. 1- Suhur: When it comes to suhur (a meal Muslims eat at dawn… Continue reading
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Jordanian Wedding Celebrations: The Jaha
Contributor: Zaina Ali Many social events in Jordan have a traditional tribal origin and Jaha is one of them. A Jaha is neither an engagement nor a wedding, but you could say that it is a traditional proposal event. In the past, when blind marriages were more common, what would happen is that when a… Continue reading
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Learn these First Words in Jordanian Dialect
Contributor: Zaina Ali Learning basic Arabic words when you’re first coming to Jordan will make it a lot easier for you to communicate. Start with the most common expressions and do not forget to learn their responses as some of them have a particular response. In this post I’ll mention some of the most important… Continue reading
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Things I love about Jordan: Desert time
The concept of Desert time is not just about family visits or occasions, it’s also about taking your time, enjoying the process of whatever you are doing, taking breaks between activities and not being stressed all the time. Continue reading
About Me
I am a British mum of three living in Jordan. I’ve been here for nearly ten years now and for the past five years have been sharing my story on YouTube and Instagram. Stay connected for content about falling in love with Jordan, my Arabic language journey, how to navigate motherhood in Jordan, and all the tips & tricks I’ve picked up along the way!
Recent Posts
- Choosing a School
- Ramadan: Things that always go wrong!
- 3 Language Learning Techniques that DIDN’T work for me, and 6 that DID
- The first 6 Arabic words foreigners learn
- Wait, that’s in Jordan?! Top Six Places to Visit this Springtime in Jordan
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