Arabic Tutor Available in Sana’a (female)

A cyber friend of mine here in Sana’a says that her children’s Arabic/Quraan tutor (female) has openings available for the summmer:   “Private arabic tutor in Sana’a, Yemen for yourself or your children for the summer.   She does Quran reading and memorization as well as reading, writing and conversational Arabic. Her rate is good and she [...]

Foods in Arabic

Below is a list of foods that I have compiled with the Arabic text and translation. Spices are also referred to as baharat

Homeschooling in Yemen: Science

Ok, so homeschooling in Yemen may require a bit more creativity than say in the states, but its do-able.  I have found that the longer I have been here, I have found more and more supplies and helpful things for homeschooling………………..   Science Supplies. I picked up this cute little set from City Mart.  It [...]

Printer Cartridge Refills

You can find different printer manufacturers here, but the one I see the most is HP. A fax/color printer/scanner, Office Jet runs for around (100-120 USD, can’t remember the exact price).   You’ll probably want to visit Sharia Moqadishu (aka Sharia Computer aka Sharia Sakhr) for your computer needs as its Computer Street. I’ve had [...]

Homeschooling Supplies: Wall Posters

Ok, well they moved the books at Jeel Al Jadeed (that I mentioned in a previous post) , so if you are looking for them, they could be in the “basement.” I doubt that they are completely gone, Allahu ilm. But in their place on the first floor (or ground floor) were dozens and dozens [...]

Homeschooling in Yemen and need books?

Alhamdulillah, when we left the states 7 years ago, we brought some school books.  I highly advise bringing some if you will be homeschooling and don’t t hink that you will be able to order any online. I have found some books here from time to time, but most of the English books are for [...]

SAT in Yemen

I was at www.collegeboard.com the other day (the people who make the SAT test) and saw that they have a representative in Yemen (to my surprise). Here is the number for the Yemen representative in case you have questions about taking the SAT. Yemen AMIDEAST/Sana’a Off Algiers Street, P.O. Box 15508 Sana’a, Yemen Tel: +967 [...]

Arabic Vocabulary

If you want to learn some vocabulary before you travel overseas, this site has many lists of Arabic vocabulary as well as verg conjugations for useful verbs: http://www.happychild.org.uk/freeway/arabic/indexoverview.htm

Tips for learning spoken Arabic

After five years of living in a Muslim country, I still am not fluent in speaking Arabic. I don’t really interact with sisters too much and, my oldest son usually did most of the grocery shopping at the small nearby stores; until recently, I did not really get out too much until I discovered the [...]

Phrases for Getting Around

Here are a few key phrases that are useful for getting around in taxis. Tawalli or alatoule (straight) Yameen (right) Shimaal (left) Irja (as in turn around and go back the other way, u turn) Ta’aruf ________? (do you know ______?) as in a particular street or building Shweyyah (a little bit, a little, a [...]