Should I Move to Jordan?

daisydolly162002 Member

1POSTS

16 years ago

Hi Everyone!
I am an American engaged to a Jordanian man. I recently came back from a vacation in Jordan and fell in love with the country. We are finding that immigration for my fiance is not as easy as it once was. I am open to the idea of moving to Jordan. HOWEVER... I do have a 6 yr old daughter who speaks no arabic and neither does myself. I want to know if there are good schools for her to go to. I also would like to know about food and tv and some regular american comforts. Also are there classes to learn arabic. Any advice would be greatly appreciated in helping me make my decision. We would probably be living in either Amman or Irbid. Thank you!

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shobaki ViP

188POSTS

16 years ago

Hello daisydolly162002
And welcome to Jordan

Yes , here many schools help ur daughter to learn Arabic.. I thin within one year she will speak Arabic as me

About ur Arabic language you can find many arabic language centers , that learn Arabic language for non-speakers ..
Also u can get privet lessons
If u are in Amman : visit
Jordan universty
Arabic college
Wasfi Etal str. (gardens str.)
tel : 5519101 - 5519102
Info@Alarabiacollege.com
Zarqa privet university
http://english.zpu.edu.jo/index.php?opt … &Itemid=86 http://www.zpu.edu.jo/index.php?option= … &Itemid=94
There is school in Jabal Amman , but its expensive
Sabaq Academy in AbuNseer (north Amman)
tel ( 0096265231116 )
fax (0096265240505 )
mobile (( 00962785985214
http://www.sabqacademy.com/index.php

Food in Jordan is tasty , if u ask about national dishes, specially "mansaf" and "magluba " ( basically meat and rice ).. you can find ur international cousin ( Japanese , French , Mexicans and from all world) and surly American fast food

People in Jordan use to watch TV by satellite , there many many channels in Arabic and English , originally English channels as CNN ,BBC , NAG, or English from Arabic country Nile, Huda TV, 7 from dubai , also there movie's and program's channels with Arabic subtitles as MBC 2-4 , Dubai one , Max

Any info just write me
dr.shobaki@gawab.com

fkelly75 New member

4POSTS

16 years ago

I am considering moving to Amman for work for at least a year. I am 28 years old and was wondering what is there for someone of my age. I am a very social guy and love meeting people. I will be there for a minimum of one year. Please help as I know nothing about Jordan so weighing up the choice of staying put or moving out??? help!!