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

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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