anneosman
American expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
7
About me
American
Lives in Jeddah
Registration: 24 February 2014
Activity
ESL Without Degree by frendz
Hi, I have a CELTA certificate but I'm not finished my university degree just yet. Unfortunately, I can not afford to come back and finish it this year (and frankly would love the year away from it) but I'm wondering if anyone can help me. ...
Berlitz would probably be a good choice. Another one would be the Saudi Cultural Center, if you can track them down. They seem to have moved. If you do find them, please send me the contact info, too. Read More
unaccompanied woman with children to enter KSA by Gustaf
Hello everyone, I have a kind of complicated question here. I'll be in Jeddah mid August. I was planning to fly with my wife and kids. However, I'll need to return to the U.S three days later for a relative's surgery and stay in the U.S ...
An American, I've lived in Jeddah for 25 years. During this time, I have taken the kids home for a vacation without my (Arab) husband at least 15 times -- maybe more. I did this when they were infants, little kids, and teenagers. I was never ... Read More
How to learn fluent arabic language guys? by Shamima55
I really find it hard even I grow up in jeddah. any tips?
All English language schools in Jeddah offer Arabic courses. You can try adult education places like Berlitz and the Saudi Cultural Center. You also could contact k-12 schools and ask them for Arabic tutors. Another option: sign up for classes ... Read More
al khaleej training and education by katieb128
Hi, I just got a job at al khaleej training and education and I want to know if anyone has worked for them? I am not sure if this company is legit. I just want feedback from people who may have gone through the process and worked for them. Please ...
It's a well-known company in Saudi Arabia. I don't know much about it, but you could try Googling it! Read More
MERS in Jeddah by arm5263
Hi all, I am in the process of relocating to JEddah from US and this MERS thingie is making me nervous. I have three young kids under the age of 8 joining me. Should I be concerned? The mortality rate of 30% is quite high... How is expat community ...
I've lived in Jeddah for many years. I would advise people to delay visiting Jeddah until this outbreak is over. I, myself, would like to have my daughter, her husband, and her one year old infant whom I haven't yet met in person come to visit ... Read More
Moving to Jeddah (JKS) - what are your top ten tips? by ieuan1
Hi all Just accepted a job at JKS to start in August 2013. What are best tips anyone can give me re. moving, stuff to bring with me / buy there, cost of living in sharbatly village (for using facilities etc or anything else! Any info on anything ...
Interesting that someone else had a bad time at Jeddah Knowledge. Would like to have the details. In my case, it was due to a poorly qualified department head--bad middle management, I guess. Since I live in Jeddah, I just excused myself and ... Read More