Doha - 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?
English is all that is needed. - Oct 2024
None. Absolutely none is needed. - Jun 2024
None. I believe there are opportunities to learn Arabic and the post may have a program, if interested. - Oct 2023
None, everyone speaks English. - Jul 2022
Everyone here speaks English. - Apr 2021
Zero. Like literally none. Zip. My wife was mandated a 2/1 in Modern Standard Arabic, and has used 0.00% since our arrival. English is ubiquitous. - May 2017
0.00% Arabic needed. English is the common language here. - May 2017
depends on what you do - if you're doing business with locals, you'll need Arabic; for everything else English is okay. - May 2015
None, most people you'll encounter for daily living aren't Qatari or even Arab. - Feb 2015
None. I am learning some Arabic phrases but English is ubiquitous here. - Apr 2012
A lot, if you interact with local Arabs. Others know English well. - Mar 2012
Arabic is not necessary to get around. Signs are all in english and arabic, and most people speak english. You may find yourself forgetting your Arabic while you are here. - Mar 2012
Sadly, you don't need Arabic to live here. Signage, currency, publications, etc. are in both Arabic and English. The universal language among the myriad cultures is English. It is good to learn some Arabic greetings out of respect for the host culture. Sometimes I forget I'm in a faraway place. - Jan 2012
None. Everyone speaks English. - Oct 2010
None, but learning a few Arabic phrases goes a long way. All signs and such are in English. - Dec 2009
They speak english here. Everyone. Everywhere. - Sep 2008
