Baghdad - Post Report Question and Answers
How much of the local language do you need for daily living? Are local language classes/tutors available and affordable?
Not needed. - Apr 2019
Zero. - Jul 2018
None, and don't embarrass yourself by trying to work Arabic phrases into your daily routine. Many of BDSC's third-country national contractors are actually trafficked Indians, Pakistanis, or Bangladeshis, so they're apt to just smile and nod anyway. - Jan 2016
Daily living? None. But it helps to be friendly with the local staff. - Feb 2014
Learn the basic greetings and pleasantries in Arabic if you'll be meeting with Iraqis, otherwise none. - Jan 2013
None. - Nov 2011
None. Most of the local BESF guards are from Peru, so if you want to practice your Spanish, you will have plenty of people to talk to. - Sep 2010
None - Spanish is actually very helpful here in the IZ. - Aug 2008
