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  • Talei D.

    I have really enjoyed my month, Rawan was a great teacher and I liked that we spoke a lot in Arabic during the lessons and I feel much more confident. The lessons were well organized and Rawan was also happy to teach us extra vocab and have lots of conversations surrounding different topics to practice vocab.My grammar points we covered were well-explained and if I ever felt confused, my questions were always answered clearly.
    As a whole Ali baba has been great, the atmosphere is friendly and the activities fun. I also really liked the language partner program over all very satisfied.
     

  • Skye K.

    The center was well tailored to our specific needs as pupils and we covered a verity of topics from things useful in day to day life to difficult grammar .Wafaa was a great teacher, she explained everything really well and was always encouraging and enthusiastic 10/10 ! Everyone in the center was friendly and helpful .The atmosphere is encouraging. All the facilities were great. 

  • Francis K.

    I had a great experience at Alibaba. The course is interesting and explores many scenarios so that you are prepared for the real world. Also, I felt there was emphasis on learning vocabulary so that you can develop your Arabic knowledge quickly.
    My teacher was amazing, she addressed any challenges I may have by clearly explaining things, making it very easy to progress with the language. Maram's lessons are also interactive, encouraging participation by writing things on the board, or testing your knowledge with quizzes etc. Her teaching style ensures that I am actively keeping up with the course. As well as this, she is extremely friendly and nice to talk to, and her lessons were enthusiastic and passionate. This made attending lessons a fun experience for me!
    The staff at Alibaba are all extremely friendly and helpful. They all speak perfect English and helped me whenever I have had a query; including educational and personal issues (such as advice for travelling around Amman). They are very kind :)
    I particularly enjoyed Alibaba's extra-curricular activities, such as trips to Petra and Jerash, or the traditional meal and calligraphy class. These allowed me to bond and make friends with other students, as well as experience traditional Arabic culture. They were well organized and enjoyable.
    The atmosphere at Alibaba is specialized for learning, with friendly staff and great facilities for education. There is a large cafeteria selling a variety of snacks and drinks, providing an excellent place to relax and talk with fellow students. There are also quiet study spaces for students to concentrate, where it is easy to focus on your learning. Classrooms are spacious and well equipped. The building is kept very clean and organized.
     

  • Alex

    I don't know where to start … the center is filled with friendly, welcoming and open minded people who all reading help with not only language practice but also cultural and logistical problem–solving, acclimatization and planning. Add to this a well–prepared yet flexible teacher who adds relevant cultural points to her teacher just at the level of useful learning, not bored and you have an experience to be replayed in memory many many times. …… until I get a chance to return for more . 

  • Anam Z.

    I like having private lessons because I can control what is being thought. This was important to me as I came to Ali Baba to revise for my university exams. The teacher was friendly and helpful and welcomed all of our questions. She went at our pace. 

  • Ammarah F.

    I enjoyed my experience. I think the administration side was very good and organized. I think our teacher, Shuruq who was lovely and I could tell that she was interested in our progress. Shuruq especially explained grammar points very well. She also made sure to explain things only in Arabic which was very helpful and appropriate. 

  • Chris C.

    Once again, the Ali Baba experience was amazing! Even after a month of break, I was more than happy to go back to the course. The teaching was very qualitative, I learned so many new words and improved my speaking skills, especially in 3ammieh. I am so thankful for the professionalism and competencies of teacher Maram, without mention her kindness and generosity. But this month I had the two nicest secretaries Aya and Hadeel as language partners: I must say that it really helped me get confidence and experience in 3ammieh. So I must show them my deepest sympathy and gratitude.
    Overall. I want to render thanks to all the staff, who work so much, in order to provide the students with the best and most enjoyable experience possible in the center.
     

  • George M.

    My experience at Ali Baba was very positive. My accommodation was comfortable and in a great and extremely convenient location. The classes were thought-provoking and allowed me to improve my Arabic skills singingly in a short space of time. The teachers and the staff were all friendly and professional, and they made me feel at ease during my time here. In particular, my teacher Wafaa did a great job at balancing challenging tasks with revision games, meaning that I learned a lot and retained all the information. The various extra-curricular activities I participated in were also excellent, such as the trip to Petra and Jerash, as well as the superb Iftar evening, and they allowed me to engage with fellow learns of Arabic and build new friendship.

     

  • Ciara F.

    I really enjoyed learning Arabic with my teacher at Ali Baba. I’m amazed for what I have achieved. I believe that I have a good base now to build my Arabic. I will really miss being taught by my teacher. We have learned so much in such a short time. 

  • Nifosì L.

    I liked the way we learned new words through video, listening and speaking about different topics. The Ali Baba staff was very helpful! I will come back surely!
     

  • Frederick B.

    The entire experience has been very positive and has hugely aided in improving my Arabic via learning in class and speaking with staff and students outside of lessons. I have really liked the range of the topics covered in class and the flexibility of what is taught, especially at my level. I have also appreciated the focus on conversations within my class, whereby I have been talking about the cultural differences between Jordan and the UK, enabling me to learn a lot of new and very useful vocab.
    The student language exchange program has also been very helpful in improving my skills in dialect and has taught me how to effectively communicate with people in Amman.
    The atmosphere within the school is very positive and everyone is very friendly. I have felt very welcomed since my first day.
    The facilities are at a very high standard and are very useful for learning outside of classes, like the quiet study spaces and the many computers that are available to use, in addition to the very welcoming setting in the cafeteria.
     

  • Sarah N.

    I attended the one month summer programme in august. Previously I have studied Arabic at university for one year. At university my classes had mainly focused on grammar and not a lot of speaking so I did not feel confident speaking at all. In the class one hour was mainly a speaking and building up useful vocabulary which matched my needs perfectly. We also had some class debates which while being difficult and hard it was nice to her how much I was actually able say in Arabic. My teacher was a great teacher and made all the lessons interesting. 

  • Ruqayya G.

    My experience in Ali Baba was really pleasant. The lessons were organized and the teachers explained the lessons very well. I found that I have learned a lot from just a month of studying in Ali Baba and it was very beneficial. The activities in the class were varied which made the experience more fun and the teacher was really kind. All the staff were nice to us and the way the teacher taught made sure I understood everything. Overall , I enjoyed this experience in Ali Baba and I have learned a lot from studying here. 

  • Sarah G.

    My experience in Ali Baba was great, and the staff were kind and helpful. Our teacher was great and I learned a lot from her. The classes that were prepared were made to suit what we need help in the most. The teachers here were helpful and the staff were excellent. Ali baba was a great place for me to study and it’s a place worth coming back to. 

  • Charles H.

    All of staff at Ali Baba are invariably helpful and friendly. From the young lady at the reception to staff at the café to the teachers in the classroom, everyone has made my experience extremely comfortable and enjoyable. I can only thank all those involved in the organization & the centre. I am very grateful.
     

  • Elizabeth W.

    Really good experience. The teachers are really good and were really helpful. They listened to what we wanted to learn and so I felt I got a lot out of it. I would definitely come back as I have loved my experience at Ali Baba. I wish I could stay longer!
     

  • Emma H.

    The teachers have been so kind and it is an amazing place to study! This experience has really motivated me to improve my Arabic. I am hoping to come back! Thank you very much.
     

  • Daisy V.

    I very much enjoyed my experience in Ali Baba. The building is clean and welcoming and there are many good places to study. Everyone was very helpful and I hope to return one day ( إن شاءالله).