While I Agree with some of the comments made above. I still don’t see how not having enough contact with Arabic speaking people ( Locals as you put it, and I strongly disagree with putting the “ Locals” tang on everyone that speaks Arabic) Can be an acoustical. It just another excuse for not having the desire to learn.
To me it makes sense that if I move to another country, I must learn their language and understand their culture and customs. Not to also follow in them, but to understand the citizens of the country to be able to get along with them.
It really doesn't make sense to come to a country and whine complain about “ Feeling segregated or discriminated against” based on gender , race or language, but you are not taking the effort o learn to walk their walk learn their language and customs to blend in. That’s just ludicrous.