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Mahdiyyah

Mahdiyyah

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English °µÍø½ûÇø in Algeria

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17

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English

Lives in Algiers

Registration: 12 July 2009

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Mahdiyyah replied to a thread
13 years ago
Lanaalger

possible move to algeria by Lanaalger

nothing.

Mahdiyyah

Hi Lana, have you tried hopelanddz.com? This is an American-Algerian company who have a private School in Draria using the Montessori method. If you email them your questions, they should be able to send you the answers you are looking for. It's the ... Read More

Mahdiyyah replied to a thread
14 years ago
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Where to go out in Algiers? by °µÍø½ûÇø.com

Hello there! Which are your 10 favorite places to go out in Algiers to meet people? Which places would you recommend to newcomers? (restaurants, pubs, discos, theaters, cinemas, concert halls...) Thanks for your input! It will be useful for ...

Mahdiyyah

Top places for me are (in no particular order): Outside of Algiers: 1. Tipaza 2. Djamela - beautiful Roman ruins 3. Mansoura 4. Tikjda (especially when there is still some snow but the sun is shining!) :-) 5. Chrea mountain Algiers: 1. Bouharoun ... Read More

Mahdiyyah replied to a thread
14 years ago
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Living in Algeria by °µÍø½ûÇø.com

You are living in Algeria, or you used to live in Algeria. Share your experience! How would you describe life in Algeria? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find an accommodation and a job? Is it complicated to make friends in ...

Mahdiyyah

Yes of course Mamzellu, The food is very Mediterranean. Lots of fresh veg and fruit and fish too. Cous cous is a national dish and many families have it on a Friday in the same way that many British families have fish and chips on a Friday or a ... Read More

Mahdiyyah replied to a thread
14 years ago
aisha_hayat

Which qualification needed to teach in Algeria? help!! by aisha_hayat

Hello all I am English & planning to move to Algeria with my husband & son later this year. He is from a VERY small village in the wilaya of Relizane (north/west) of Algeria. I currently hold a City & Guilds PTLLS qualification & am also qualified ...

Mahdiyyah

Dear Aisha, You will be fine with the qualifications you have if you want to work in a private school as they are just extremely happy to have any native speakers. However, I am unfamiliar with the requirements for state school. Depending on whether ... Read More

Mahdiyyah replied to a thread
14 years ago
azeemah

Life In Algeria by azeemah

Hello, My name is Azeemah. I am from the USA and planning to marry and relocate to Algeria (Khenchela). I am interested in finding out about life in Algeria such as jobs for women, living conditions, housing, daily life etc.... I know as an ...

Mahdiyyah

Hi Azeemah, Nice to make your acquaintance. I'm 38, British and married to an Algerian and had a wonderful 2 years living and working in Algeria but you're right, it is a huge adjustment. Please feel free to personal message me with any questions ... Read More

Mahdiyyah replied to a thread
15 years ago
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Cost of living in Algeria by °µÍø½ûÇø.com

Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Algeria. Don't forget to mention where in Algeria you are living. How much does it cost to live in Algeria? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...

Mahdiyyah

Hi Maija, Mon francais n'est pas bien mais je peux essayer. Qu'est ce que vous voulez demander? Est-ce que vous parlez un peu d'Anglais ou waalou? Read More

Mahdiyyah replied to a thread
15 years ago
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Do and don't in Algeria by °µÍø½ûÇø.com

Are you living in Algeria? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Algeria? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Algeria? Thanks!

Mahdiyyah

Hi all, The best advice I can give is: DO try to learn some French or Derdja or pure Arabic, you will find it very difficult to survive without. DO your homework. There are people out there you can ask questions to about anything or point you in the ... Read More

Mahdiyyah replied to a thread
15 years ago
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Living in Algeria by °µÍø½ûÇø.com

You are living in Algeria, or you used to live in Algeria. Share your experience! How would you describe life in Algeria? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find an accommodation and a job? Is it complicated to make friends in ...

Mahdiyyah

Dear AliMotaz, The only private English school I know of is Hopeland Academy who follow the Algerian curriculum with a Montessori philosophy. They are based in Cheraga / Sidi Fredj / Bouchaoui. Samira may know of others but I have many English ... Read More

Mahdiyyah replied to a thread
15 years ago
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Cost of living in Algeria by °µÍø½ûÇø.com

Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Algeria. Don't forget to mention where in Algeria you are living. How much does it cost to live in Algeria? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...

Mahdiyyah

Hi Kamy, Let me try to answer some of your questions. I lived in Algiers for 2 years and visit regularly as I have family there: I can only comment on my experiences and of Algiers but it may help you and if not, then others: How much does it cost ... Read More

Mahdiyyah replied to a thread
15 years ago
SydneyJ

Visiting Algeria by SydneyJ

Good wishes all, I am planning to visit, my first time in Africa. Having backpacked in South East Asia and parts of Latin America, I wonder about the similarities and differences. Is there anybody here to relate their experiences in Algeria? ...

Mahdiyyah

Hi Sydney, I am a British woman who lived in Algeria for 2 years. I have returned to the UK for a short whil but intend to return to Algiers permanently in the future. If you want to ask any me anything then feel free to email and I'll do my best to ... Read More

Mahdiyyah replied to a thread
15 years ago
kerrie1983

Working in Algeria by kerrie1983

Hi, Im an english girl living in the uk but hoping to move to algeria to be with my boyfriend. The only problem is i will need to be working over there. I think its hard to find work when english is all i can speak... Im not a teacher so i think ...

Mahdiyyah

Dear Kerry, The British Centre is a private English school which had been running for years but I don't know if it still is. Although it is called the British Centre, it isn't officially attched to the Embassy or the British Council. The British ... Read More

Mahdiyyah replied to a thread
15 years ago
kerrie1983

Working in Algeria by kerrie1983

Hi, Im an english girl living in the uk but hoping to move to algeria to be with my boyfriend. The only problem is i will need to be working over there. I think its hard to find work when english is all i can speak... Im not a teacher so i think ...

Mahdiyyah

Hi Kerrie, The best thing to do is to do a TEFL course or if you have £1000, you can do the CELTA (the Internationally recognised teaching English qualification). With either one of these you shouldn't have any problems getting a job in Algeria as ... Read More

Mahdiyyah replied to a thread
15 years ago
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How to make friends in Algeria by °µÍø½ûÇø.com

We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other °µÍø½ûÇøs) when you're living in Algeria :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Algeria?? Thanks in ...

Mahdiyyah

Hi Emma and everyone else on the forum, Nice to be part of a new place to share stuff about Algeria. Nice site by the way! Read More