Your Ultimate Guide to Egyptian Arabic.
Introduction Remember when you had free time? I know. Sad. We know you are probably too busy mastering Arabic to do anything fun. But just in case somebody asks, it helps to have some answers ready. Today, Cleo Lingo will
Introduction This is a difficult topic in any language Last week we had a little fun and just threw out all the stereotypes we could think of. Regardless of what you think, it’s good to know stuff like this. This
Introduction Everybody loves a good stereotype. Yeah, we know, we are horrible people. But today, we are talking about pretty much everybody. Take today with a sense of humor. Learning a language is supposed to make you laugh. Today, Cleo
Introduction Traffic in Egypt sucks. It’s one of the worst realities that foreigners have to deal with. Crowded streets, delays for just about everything, and (seemingly) crazy drivers. You will hate it, that we can guarantee. But can you have
If you are learning Egyptian Arabic, there are a lot of times you are going to have to introduce yourself. And an important thing to know is how to talk about your job in Egyptian Arabic. Yeah, we agree: it’s
INTRODUCTION Everybody is afraid of something. Whether it’s spiders, clowns, or your favorite rooftop bar being closed during Ramadan, it’s almost a guarantee. But how to express it? How to tell your Egyptian roommate that a pet tarantula for your
My first job in Egypt I had a coworker named Ahmed. One day I was fixing him tea. I asked him if he wanted any sugar with his drink. His response? “Yes, but only five spoons, please.” Only five spoons
INTRODUCTION Nobody likes admitting that they’re wrong. It’s a hit to your ego, and makes you feel like the other person isn’t owning up to their own faults. But sometimes you just have to do it. And any way, knowing
Introduction It’s quite common to live with flatmates in Egypt. It brings down the cost of monthly rent, and can even become the beginning of a great friendship if you are lucky. However, sometimes your roommates just suck. They steal
When you think of Egypt, you likely think of the Nile. That’s why knowing how to rent a felucca in Egypt is so important. It’s fun, relaxing, and let’s you experience a part of Egypt you might otherwise just see
