Hebrew and Spoken Arabic — How Similar Are They?
They’re both Semitic languages… but how similar are they? After learning to speak Arabic (and decent Hebrew) I try to answer this question in an easy-to-understand way.
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Egyptian Arabic in 60 days: From Start to Finish and What we Learned
We learned to speak Egyptian Arabic in 60 days. See the video evidence, read how we did it and what we learned for our future challenges.
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Tech Worker, Will Work for Vegan Food
The story of how we nearly ended up living on a beachfront paradise in exchange for management skills.
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Ultimate Guide to Luxor, Egypt — What to See and Practical Tips (2026)
Our practical 2026 guide to Luxor: Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, current ticket prices, East vs West Bank, and getting around.
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How to Use Anki for Language Learning (2026 Guide)
How we use Anki for languages in 2026: card design, sentences and audio, FSRS scheduling, new-card limits, leeches, decks, and what not to overcomplicate.
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The Sounds of Cairo: Honking Horns, the Call to Prayer, “Boos Boos” and “Bikya!”
The many sounds of Cairo — traffic, the call to prayer, recycling collectors and the “bos bos” sound.
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How to Be a Good Online Language Teacher (From Students)
How to be a great online language teacher. Tips for teachers from students.
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10 Best Places to Visit in Cairo
The top-ten must-see things in Cairo from people who actually lived there, plus guidance on what to avoid.
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How We Learn Languages
Everything we’ve learned from learning eight languages. Updated after our 2019 Egyptian Arabic challenge.
