Your Ultimate Guide to Egyptian Arabic.
The verb “have,” in any language, is one of the most important words you can learn. It is endlessly useful, and in the right situation, can mean the difference between being the most popular kid on the block and being
Smoking shisha in Egypt is an art. And if you know how to order shisha in Egyptian Arabic, you are instantly cooler. In case you didn’t know, Egyptians like their shisha (or “hookuh,” as my immature younger self used to
Before I came to Cairo, I was researching apartments on Craigslist. They varied greatly. Different areas. Different prices. Different kinds of roommates. Different room sizes. There was one thing they all had in common, though: a mysterious, all-powerful force that
If you’re a snacker, you came to the right city. One thing that’s great about Cairo is the ever-present snack stall. These are called “koshks,” and they have everything you need. You name it, the koshk will provide it. Donuts,
Introduction She loves spending time with me……but she doesn’t return my phone calls. She loves laughing with me…..but her jokes at my expense come far too often. Everything is great…..until it’s not. Basically, it’s complicated. For all I know, the use of
If you are spending time in Cairo, you should know how to order at a restaurant in Egyptian Arabic. Tasting the Egyptian food is one of the best parts about staying in Cairo, and Egyptian restaurants are a huge part
Before I came to Cairo, while I was still at university, I lived next to a family. It was a mother and father and their two high school sons. They were nice enough. When I was walking home from night
If you are spending some time in Cairo, there’s a couple things that you should know how to do. How to ask for directions in Egyptian Arabic is definitely one of them. In Cairo, it’s pretty easy to get lost.
Want to learn Egyptian Arabic? Well….we think that’s a great choice! Let’s be honest: learning an Arabic dialect isn’t the easiest decision you’ve ever made. The alphabet is different than anything you’ve ever seen. The sounds are a bit intimidating.
Taxis in Cairo are something you will use almost constantly. That’s why knowing how to get a taxi in Egyptian Arabic is so important. Besides the top of a camel, taxis are the most convenient way to get around. They
