This online resource will prepare you for the first two or three weeks of your stay in Jordan. It covers some basic expressions and phrases required for daily communication. The topics covered are greetings, introducing oneself, currency and numbers, and useful expressions and compliments. Each topic ends with a dialogue that activates some of the phrases and it is provided in both audio and text format.
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Discussion: In Arab Culture, as you learned, people greet each other by saying hello, shaking hands, hugging and kissing (even among men!). How do people greet each other in your country? And are there any special cultural factors that should be considered when people of the opposite sex greet each other?
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Discussion: Arabs love asking and taking questions about culture. What kind of questions do you think would be appropriate/ not appropriate to ask when you first meet an Arab? And since you will be here to learn more about Jordan and Arabic, what are 3-4 questions you aim to learn mote about while studying here?
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Discussion: What are popular dishes you recommend visitors to try when traveling to your country? In the Arab World, table manners can be different. Eating with your right hand for instance is believed to make you have a connection with food and those you eat with. What food etiquette do you believe your culture is known for?
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After you review the video lesson below and practice with the companion lesson sheet and audio, please provide your feedback to the question at the bottom by replying to the discussion.