In this episode, we sit down with a diverse group of foreigners living in Jordan to explore what “foreigner” truly means from their perspective.

Through honest, personal, and sometimes emotional conversations, our guests share their daily experiences, cultural discoveries, and the challenges and joys of building a life far from home.

Do they still feel like outsiders?

What moments made them feel welcomed — or different?

And most importantly: Do they consider Jordan home?

From navigating language and traditions to forming friendships and finding belonging, this episode offers a heartfelt look into what it means to live between cultures.

Whether you’re Jordanian, a foreign resident, or simply curious about life abroad, this conversation will open your eyes to the many layers of identity, belonging, and community in Jordan.

To learn more about our curriculum books and our digital library:

The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (season one)

The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (Season Two)

The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (Season Three)

The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Beginner level)

The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Intermediate level)

The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Advanced level)

The Comprehensive Guide to M.S.A (Beginner level)

Everyday Arabic Idioms: عبارات يومية

The 1000 Most Used Words in Spoken Arabic

Levantine Kitchen Guide: My Mama's Recipes

Deewan Digital Arabic Resource Library

Youtube

In this final episode, I'll introduce you to my best friend Sara — how we met, how we spend time together, and more.

Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge.

أَحسَن - Better / Best

الصّداقَة - Friendship

قَريبِِة - Close (feminine)

هَداك - That (masculine)

نْقَضّي - We spend (time)

بنِتْخانَق - We fight / Argue

بَسيطَة - Simple / Small (feminine)

نِتصالَح - We make up / Reconcile

بتِفهَمني - She understands me (feminine)

بتوثَق - She trusts

بِتشارِكني - She shares with me

أَسرارْها - Her secrets

دَعِم - Support

احتِرام - Respect

In this episode, we’ll take a look at one of the most popular areas in Amman — Jabal Al-Weibdeh, home to Deewan! We’ll explore the activities, features, and everything that makes this neighborhood unique.

Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge.

قَديمِة– old (feminine)

شَجَر – trees

أَزْمِة – traffic jam / crisis

أَماكِن – places

مَحَلِّيِّة – local (feminine)

بَسَلِّم – I greet / I hand over

ثَقافي – cultural

فَعالِيّات – events / activities

حَفْلات – parties / concerts

بَقدَر – I can / I’m able to

أَسمَع – I hear / I listen

أشوف – I see

فَنّانين – artists (performers)

رَسّامين – painters / illustrators

بِسهولِة – easily

بَنصَحَك – I advise you

In this episode, I'll introduce you to my cat Simsim—what she looks like, her habits, what she enjoys doing, and so on. It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in using Arabic.

Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge.

بِسّتي – My cat

بتِتْمَدَّد – She stretches out

بَهْتَم فيها – I take care of her

بتاخُد قَيلولِة – She takes a nap

بَلاقيها – I find her

بتُرْكُض – She runs

شَقِيِّة / مُشاغِبِة – Naughty / Mischievous

تِتْخَبّى – She hides

بتِتْمَسَّح فيي – She rubs against me

الأَكِل الجاهِز – Ready-made food / Takeout

Food is the quickest way to anyone's heart, and that’s exactly what this episode is all about! I'll take you to my favorite restaurant in Amman while focusing on food-related vocabulary. It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in using Arabic.

Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge.

هاديِة - Quiet

أَكلِة - Dish

طَبَق - Plate/Dish

طازَة - Fresh

الأَسْعار - Prices

مُناسِبِة - Reasonable/Suitable

الوَجبِة - The Meal

بنُطْلُب - We order

لازِم - Must/Have to

In this episode, I'll take you on a tour of my house, focusing on colors and furniture. It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in using Arabic.

Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge.

غُرْفِة قَعْدِة - Living room

غُرفِة ضيوف - Guest room

خَشَب - Wood

بِرْواز - Frame

بِتْطَل - Overlooks

مَناظِر - Views/scenery

غَسيل - Laundry

أَهَمّ - More important/most important

تَلّاجِة - Refrigerator

جَلّايِة - Dishwasher

غاز - Stove/gas

In this episode, we’ll talk about work, focusing on how to use verbs and numbers in different contexts. It's perfect for beginner-high learners who want to build confidence in using Arabic.

Here are the vocabulary words for this episode to help you practice and expand your knowledge.

بَدْخُل - I Enter

بَفْتَح - I Open

التَّرْكيز - Focus

مُهِم - Important

التَّرْجَمِة - Translation

مُشْكِلِة - Problem

الإِزْعاج - Disturbance

الأَصْوات - Sounds

زُمَلائي - My colleagues

In this episode, we dive into the topic of integration in Arab societies, focusing on how relationships and families are formed within these communities. Our guest, Silvie, is German and has a very interesting experience with integrating into Jordanian society and building a family there.

This episode is for Advanced learners, featuring various advanced verbs, nouns, and cultural expressions to help deepen your understanding of the language and culture.

The transcription of this episode, along with its translation, will be included in The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (Season 4).

This book is available on Amazon and at Deewan Institute in Amman, Jordan.

To learn more about our curriculum books and our digital library:

The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (season one)

The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (Season Two)

The Guide to Deewan Arabic Podcast (Season Three)

The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Beginner level)

The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Intermediate level)

The Comprehensive Guide to Levantine Arabic (Advanced level)

The Comprehensive Guide to M.S.A (Beginner level)

Everyday Arabic Idioms: عبارات يومية

The 1000 Most Used Words in Spoken Arabic

Levantine Kitchen Guide: My Mama's Recipes

Deewan Digital Arabic Resource Library

Youtube

Instagram