Are you making these common language learning mistakes?
Find out some common language-learning mistakes to avoid falling into, from people who’ve fallen into (and climbed out of) dozens before.
Egyptian Arabic Place Names and Monument Names: A Comprehensive List
All the words you need to talk about the sites and monuments in Egypt using Egyptian Arabic.
40 Basic Egyptian Arabic Phrases to Sound Local
Colloquial everyday useful survival phrases in Egyptian Arabic guaranteed to earn you respect.
Learn Languages Faster with Books, not Apps
We like learning languages with books, not apps. (Except Anki)
Written Egyptian Arabic in the Wild — Three Places to See It
Egyptian Arabic definitely exists in written form, even if it’s not standardized. Just look at menus, text messages and Facebook for an idea.
The Best Egyptian Arabic Language Books to Buy
I love a wall of language textbooks. They make me feel good, even if I haven’t read them all. In fact, 90% of the books I’ve retained over the years have been language books[1]. On my last visit to a physical bookstore (in Portland, Oregon), I bought three books, all about Persian. Jo bought one…
Tips for Using Online Language Tutors
Tips we’ve learned from using online language tutors for over 500 lessons total for a variety of langauges.
Learn Egyptian Arabic — Free Super Useful Resources
Awesome free resources for learning Egyptian Arabic, including a dictionary, idioms and learning with music.
Why Learn Egyptian Arabic?
Why learn an arabic dialect vs MSA, and why learn Egyptian Arabic vs other dialects of Arabic.
Our Favourite Apps to Learn Languages Quickly
Our review of our favourite apps like italki and Glossika to learn languages fast, plus reviews of Duolingo, Memrise, Lingvist, and Glossika.