Learn Egyptian Arabic Online with a Native Teacher
Learn real everyday Egyptian Arabic: greetings, shopping, family, travel and humour, with a native Egyptian teacher who talks with you from the first lesson.
- Spoken Arabic
- Everyday conversation
- Native Egyptian teachers
About this course
Egyptian Arabic is the Arabic people actually speak in Egypt. Thanks to Egyptian cinema, TV and music, it is also the dialect most Arabs understand across the region.
In this course a native Egyptian-speaking teacher talks with you from the first lesson. You learn the words, sounds and expressions used in real life, from greetings and shopping to jokes and family conversation.
Ready to try?
Book a free trial lesson. The teacher checks your level and tells you where to start.
Plans from $60 a month. Adults and children welcome.
Who this course is for
- Learners who want to speak with Egyptians
- People who will live, work or travel in Egypt
- Fans of Egyptian films, TV and music
- Heritage learners who want to talk with family
What you will learn
- Greet people and introduce yourself
- Talk about family, work, food and daily life
- Shop, order and ask for directions
- Understand the speed and sounds of real speech
- Learn the words Egyptians really use every day
- Speak without fear of making mistakes
Everyday Arabic you can use at once
Lessons focus on situations you will meet: introducing yourself, ordering food, taking a taxi, talking about family and work, and making small talk.
- Greetings and polite phrases Egyptians really use
- Numbers, prices and bargaining
- Common verbs and everyday sentences
- Listening practice with natural speed
Egyptian Arabic and Fusha
Egyptian Arabic is spoken. Fusha is written. If you also want to read and write, you can add Fusha lessons at any time.
How lessons work
Live and personal
Each lesson is live on video with a teacher who knows your level and goals.
Flexible lesson length
Choose the lesson length that suits you and how many lessons a week.
Notes after every lesson
You see what was covered and what to practise before the next lesson.
Your teachers
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Abdulrahman M.
Arabic teacher, Minya University
12 years teaching Arabic -
Fatima H.
Arabic teacher for kids, Cairo University
8 years teaching Arabic -
Abdo A.
Arabic and Quran teacher, Dar El-Ulum
15 years teaching Arabic -
Fatma A.
Arabic teacher, Al-Azhar University
10 years teaching Arabic
Plans for this course
Lessons start from $60 per month (four lessons). Choose more lessons per week, or pay for 3 or 6 months to save 10% or 20%.
- Live one-to-one lessons with a teacher
- Progress notes after every lesson
- Free rescheduling with 24 hours' notice
- 3-day full refund before the first lesson
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Arabic Conversation Course
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Professional Arabic
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Questions students ask
Is Egyptian Arabic understood in other countries?
Yes. Egyptian films, series and songs are popular across the Arab world, so most Arabs understand the dialect even when they speak another one.
Do I need Fusha first?
No. You can start with Egyptian Arabic and add Fusha later if you want to read and write formal Arabic.
Why learn Egyptian Arabic?
It is the dialect most Arabs understand because of Egyptian films, TV and music. It is also the best choice if you will live in, work in or visit Egypt.
Do I need to learn Arabic letters first?
Not necessarily. You can start by speaking and add reading and writing when you are ready.
How does the free trial lesson work?
Send the short form. We contact you by email or WhatsApp to choose a time. You meet a teacher in a live lesson, and the teacher checks your level and recommends a course.
Do I need to speak Arabic to start?
No. Complete beginners are welcome in every course except Conversation, which suits learners who already know some Arabic.
Which course should I start with?
Start with the free trial lesson. The teacher checks your level and goal and recommends the right course.
How much do lessons cost?
Plans start from $35 per month. The price depends on lesson length and lessons per week. See the pricing page for every plan.
Book your free trial lesson
Meet a teacher, see how a lesson works and get a recommendation for the right course.