Teaching English in Oman

Teachers' advice / Oman

Oman is a very clean country. Islam is the religion followed there and the national language is Arabic. There are plenty of expatriate communities with Indians topping the numbers, followed by Filipinos and other Arabic speaking countries, like Africans.

Omanis are quiet people and they do not interfere in other people's lives. They like expatriates and lately English Language Awareness has increased. Omanis like to speak in English with expatriates and are excited to know about the way of life of other nationalities. Although there is awareness of nutritious food or healthy food, Omanis love eating fast food and fizzy drinks. The older working generation prefer bottled juices, sandwiches and quick grub at work. They also like to eat biryani, chappatis and inter-continental dishes. They like to go away with families on weekends for picnics, barbecues, beaches or travel to nearby countries by road.

Omanis are sensitive about their dress, culture, traditions and language. They are friendly and helpful and like to be approached nicely and politely. Some younger generation Omanis are very fond of watching Hollywood, Bollywood and Kollywood movies.

While in Oman for 10 years I realised that Omanis don't know much about geography & history of other countries except Oman. They know India but they don't know the capital and languages spoken in India. Because Oman has mostly Keralites, that is India to them or even Mumbai. Being Asian, Omani traditions are close to other Asian countries with slight differences. If you consider them as your own, they will be the best people you will ever know!"
Vanita, 23/05/08

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