Speak Egyptian Arabic with ease
Egyptian Arabic dominates film and television, so most Arabs understand it. It suits anyone who wants the quickest route to friendly, everyday conversation.
Who this is for
- Travellers and visitors to Egypt
- Learners who want a widely understood dialect
- Fans of Egyptian cinema and series
What you'll learn
- Greetings and pleasantries
- Getting around and bargaining
- Numbers and shopping
- Humour and popular expressions
A taste of what you'll say
إزيّك؟
ezzayyak?
How are you?
عامل إيه؟
'āmel eih?
How's it going?
عايز قهوة
'āyez ahwa
I want coffee
Teachers for this path
We're adding teachers for this path. Meanwhile, here are our top-rated teachers.
Badr Aljabr
معلم عربية بخبرة 22 عاما
★ 5.0 (1)
$12 / hour
Dr. Ali Abdulwahed
معلم عربية للناطقين بغيرها — 15 سنة من الفصحى والعامية المصرية بأسلوب المحادثة
★ 5.0 (1)
$12 / hour
إسلام أحمد جاد صالح
معلم اللغة العربية بخبرة 19 سنة للناطقين بغيرها ومدقق لغوي
$12 / hour
Common questions
Why is Egyptian a popular choice for beginners?
There is a huge amount of content in it and most Arabs understand it, so you get more chances to listen and practise.
Can I learn Modern Standard Arabic alongside it?
Yes — many learners start with the dialect and add MSA for reading and writing, with the same teacher or another one.
Not sure where to start?
Take the free level test — about 10 minutes — and get your level and teachers picked for you.
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