Language is not only something you learn in a classroom; it is something you live where it is spoken. Students on Lughat al-Arab’s programmes in Amman can, if they wish, combine their lessons with trips that show them Jordan’s history and culture first-hand.
Why combine language study with trips?
Using the words you learned in class during the week in real situations at the weekend is one of the most effective ways to make learning stick. Reading a sign, talking to a shopkeeper or trying to follow a guide in Arabic takes what you have learned out of the classroom. On the trips you spend time with your classmates and get to know Jordan not as a passing tourist but as a student living here. Travelling together also builds friendships within the group and helps you gain confidence in speaking Arabic.
Our trips
The main destinations that can be added to a programme are:
Petra, Wadi Rum and Aqaba: an ancient city carved into the rock, desert landscapes and the Red Sea coast
Jerash and Ajloun Castle: the Roman and Islamic heritage of northern Jordan
The Dead Sea and Mount Nebo: one of the lowest points on land and a historic viewpoint
Islamic visits: shrines of the Prophet’s companions and the Cave of the Seven Sleepers (Ashab al-Kahf)
Amman: the Roman Theatre, the Citadel (Jabal al-Qal’a) and Jabal al-Lweibdeh
With or without trips
Trips are optional. We prepare packages without trips for those who only want lessons, and packages with trips for those who also want to see the cultural sites. Programmes can run from two weeks to a month, in a group or one-to-one. Which trips are included depends on the length and timing of your programme, so we first clarify your goals and then plan the programme together.
How to join a trip
Start by looking at our Study Arabic in Jordan programme, then let us work out the right length and scope together. You can see what the packages cover on the “What Is Included in Our Packages?” page. For current trip options and dates, write to us through the contact page or message us on WhatsApp.