Description
Your journey starts: August 1–14, 2025
Duration: 2 weeks
Age Range: 18 and above
What if two weeks in Jordan changed the way you see the world?
Imagine walking through the pink sandstone canyons of Petra, your Arabic teacher’s voice echoing softly as you learn to describe what you see in the language of the land. Picture sipping mint tea in a hidden café in Amman after class, watching the rooftops glow at sunset as you share laughter and stories with new friends from around the world.
This isn’t a regular summer course, it’s a cultural journey into the heart of the Arab world. A two-week adventure designed not just to teach you spoken Arabic, but to immerse you in a land where language lives on every street corner, in every market stall, and along every mountain trail.
Jordan is not only beautiful, it’s meaningful. This program invites you to experience the warmth of its people, the depth of its history, and the rhythm of its everyday life, all while strengthening your connection to Arabic. Are you ready?
Who Is This Summer Course For?
- Individuals ready for a purposeful adventure
- Heritage learners reconnecting with their roots
- Curious travelers seeking to explore Arabic language and culture with no prior experience
Whether you’ve never spoken Arabic before or want to build confidence speaking it aloud, this program is designed to meet you where you are, and take you far.
What Will You Learn?
You’ll complete 48 hours of the Introduction to Arabic Language & Culture course over two immersive weeks. This isn’t grammar-heavy or textbook-bound, it’s real language for real life, taught by native instructors in both Arabic and English to help you build confidence and fluency.
Location: EIGHT HUNDRED ARABIA CENTER, Amman
Focus: Everyday vocabulary, local expressions, cultural cues, and conversation skills
Course Description
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What Will You Experience Outside the Classroom?
In Jordan, the learning doesn’t stop when class ends, each day brings a new journey into the heart of the culture.
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Mega Trips:
- Petra & Wadi Rum
Walk through the breathtaking rose-red city of Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Explore ancient carved tombs and temples featured in films like Dune, Indiana Jones, Transformers, The Martian, and Lawrence of Arabia. Then venture into the vast desert of Wadi Rum, ride across sweeping dunes, marvel at dramatic rock formations, and sleep under the stars in a traditional Bedouin camp. - Dead Sea & Ma’in Waterfalls
Float effortlessly in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth. Lather yourself in its famed healing mud, known to nourish the skin, soothe inflammation, and detoxify the body. Then, unwind at the nearby Ma’in Hot Springs, where warm, mineral-laden waterfalls cascade from the cliffs. These sacred waters, cherished since ancient times, that rejuvenate the skin and deeply relax the body.
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Daily Mini Trips:
After class, step into the living language as you explore local markets, historic neighborhoods, museums, and hidden cultural gems. Practice Arabic with shopkeepers, navigate street signs, and savor local dishes.
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Free Exploration Day:
Enjoy a built-in free day to relax, journal, shop, or explore Amman at your own pace.
These moments of movement, discovery, and reflection are the heart of your journey, where you won’t just learn Arabic, but live it.
Travel to learn languages, and let every step draw you closer to the people, culture, and soul of the Arabic-speaking world.
Where Will You Stay?
- Accommodation: Comfortable 3-star hotel in Amman
- Room Type: Shared with fellow students (2 students per room)
- Meals: Daily breakfast included
What’s Included in the Program?
- 48 hours of Arabic Spoken Language & Culture Course
- Native bilingual instructors
- 2 Mega Trips (Petra & Wadi Rum, Dead Sea & Ma’in Waterfalls)
- Hotel accommodation in Amman and during Mega Trips
- Entry fees for all mini activities
- Daily breakfast
- Certificate of participation
Are You Ready to Live the Language?
This is your sign to break free from the ordinary—because learning a language shouldn’t be confined to a classroom.
Travel to learn languages and study Arabic where it lives, breathes, and shapes everyday life.
Come with curiosity. Leave with a deeper connection.
Join the Introduction to Arabic Language & Culture Summer Course and let Jordan become your living classroom.
Registration Details
| Registration Type | Deadline | Details |
| Regular Registration | June 30th, 2025 | Standard registration with no extra fees. |
| Late Registration | July 1st–20th, 2025 | Additional $500 late fee applies. |
| Final Cutoff | July 21st, 2025 | No registrations accepted after this date. |