CET Jordan: Intensive Language
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Want to improve your Arabic fluency by leaps and bounds? CET Jordan provides just the context. The program features rigorous courses in both formal and informal Arabic, language partners, local roommates, and a full-time language pledge. You'll ta... read more
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My Arabic language skills improved greatly and I learned a lot about local culture and history. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I found our academic class very interesting, and enjoyed learning the local dialect of Arabic. Unfortunately because of Covid there was a lot less opportunity to interact with local Jordanians A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
My experience abroad was extremely valuable and I learned so much about wonderful Middle Eastern culture and history. I think Amman is the best place to immerse yourself in Arabic because of the dialect and location but it isn't necessarily the most exciting. Still, my time was completely worth while, Jordan itself has a lot of ... Amaris E - Trinity University View Entire Review
So when you're in Jordan, that far from the world, you're in it by yourself. It's really hard to contact your family because of time differences and very low internet quality. This is kind of a good thing because it means you have to adapt and actually try to make it work. I loved my experience in Jordan because it was such a di... A student - Trinity University View Entire Review
I learned how to live in a foreign culture and try to understand customs and traditions different from my own. It was a worthwhile experience. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned an incredible amount about Arabic language and culture. I cannot overstate how much this program helped me to progress. When I go back to continue studying Arabic, it will probably be with CET. Mark R - Tufts University View Entire Review
I gained a great deal of language ability and I gained confidence in my ability to travel through many parts of the Arab world. I also gained close connections with local friends and got to have experiences with their guidance that I wouldn't have had without their help. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned so much Arabic. Compared to other Jordan programs it seems as though CET really takes the cake in terms of language learning. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I can speak Arabic now, and I could not at all at the beginning. Definitely worthwhile. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a crap ton of Arabic, but more importantly I learned how to be comfortable with my self and my constantly changing, tumultuous surroundings. I'd like to think I became a much stronger, confident, and braver person in Irbid. I came back to America feeling so at peace with everything, and I still carry that sentiment w... Jillian S - Wellesley College View Entire Review
It was worthwhile, I learned a lot about myself and how different cultures interact. I also learned how much I can handle in terms of frustration and culture shock and generally living in a developing country. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
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Want to improve your Arabic fluency by leaps and bounds? CET Jordan provides just the context. The program features rigorous courses in both formal and informal Arabic, language partners, local roommates, and a full-time language pledge. You'll take an official Oral Proficiency Interview at the end of the term, perfect for adding to a résumé or grad school application. Arabic-based content courses and excursions—around Amman and throughout Jordan—will challenge your preconceptions and teach you to speak diplomatically about issues ranging from corruption to women in the military. From filming a tourism video to learning a folk dance, CET Jordan will give you chance after chance to experience the diversity and vibrancy of Arab culture. This program is for serious students with at least 2 semesters of previous Arabic language study.
Highlights
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadIntensive Language
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
Instruction Language(s):
- Arabic
- English
Language Requirement(s):
- Arabic
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Near Eastern Studies, Middle Eastern Studies
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Arabic Language and Literature
- History
- International Relations
- Political Science and Government
- Religion / Religious Studies
