Buy a book or two (one source is Amazon.com) to help you maximize your learning time.  If you’re wanting to learn Arabic while you’re here.  We can get you a local tutor for between $7 and $10 per hour.  Among those we recommend are First 1000 Words in Arabic by Amery, Heather, and Lexicarry: Pictures for Learning Languages.

Buy a book or two (one source is Amazon.com) to help you maximize your learning time.  If you’re wanting to learn Arabic while you’re here.  We can get you a local tutor for between $7 and $10 per hour.  Among those we recommend are First 1000 Words in Arabic by Amery, Heather, and Lexicarry: Pictures for Learning Languages.

If you want to learn about Tunisia, go to the website http://en.wikopedia.org.  You can read some great general information about the country or search for specific topics that interest you.

Attend a school to learn a local language.  Good schools in which to study language include The French Cultural Center (about 120 dinars for a 2/day a week session), The Bourghiba School and The White Sisters (Tunisian Arabic).Tunisian Arabic is widely spoken and is the primary tongue. Classical or “Modern Standard” Arabic is understood, but there are several distinctive differences even in introductory communication.  French is widely spoken in public places such as the markets and hotels.  English is rarely spoken, but most frequently found in hotels with 5 stars, touristy areas, and among the younger culture such as university students learning English.