ا ب ج م ع س

Egyptian Arabic

Learning Path

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A1 — Beginner

Lesson 1

Greetings and Introductions

Phrases for greeting, welcoming, and introducing oneself: name, nationality, occupation.

Greetings and Introductions

Lesson 2

Colloquial Independent Pronouns

ana, inta, inti, huwwa, hiyya, ihna, humma and their use in simple introductory sentences.

Colloquial Independent Pronouns

Lesson 3

Colloquial Demonstratives

da, di, dool and their use in pointing to people and things.

Colloquial Demonstratives

Lesson 4

Numbers from 1 to 10

Pronouncing and writing numbers and using them in simple counting and prices.

Numbers from 1 to 10

Lesson 5

Numbers from 11 to 100

Forming compound numbers and tens, and using them in everyday contexts.

Numbers from 11 to 100

Lesson 6

Family Members

Family vocabulary: father, mother, brother, sister, grandpa, grandma, uncle, aunt, cousin, etc.

Family Members

Lesson 7

Colors and Basic Adjectives

Names of colors and their agreement with the noun in masculine and feminine.

Colors and Basic Adjectives

Lesson 8

Days of the Week and Months

Names of days and the Gregorian and Hijri months, and their use in setting appointments.

Days of the Week and Months

Lesson 9

Question Words (eh, fenak, kifak, imta)

Basic question words and forming simple questions and answering them.

Question Words (eh, fenak, kifak, imta)

Lesson 10

Answers to Common Questions

Answering with ah, laa, mumkin, hashoof, gayiz, ihtimaal, bi-izn illah.

Answers to Common Questions

Lesson 11

At Home

Vocabulary for home furniture and rooms.

At Home

Lesson 12

Adverbs of Place and Directions

Location of things using adverbs of place (on, under, beside, above, right, left, inside, in, in front, behind).

Adverbs of Place and Directions

Lesson 13

At School

Classroom vocabulary and school supplies, and simple sentences about daily activity.

At School

Lesson 14

Food and Drink

Names of common foods and drinks.

Food and Drink

Lesson 15

Singular and Plural

Singular and plural of the most common Egyptian words.

Singular and Plural

Lesson 16

Time and the Clock

Reading the clock and expressing time (morning, noon, evening, night, afternoon, sunset).

Time and the Clock

Lesson 17

The Present Tense

Conjugating the present tense with singular pronouns in everyday verbs, beginning with b- (barooh / bitrooh, rayih, rayhin).

The Present Tense

Lesson 18

The Past Tense

Conjugating the simple past tense with singular pronouns to express completed events.

The Past Tense

Lesson 19

Describing Personal Appearance

Simple body and face adjectives and briefly describing a person.

Describing Personal Appearance

Lesson 20

Final Review and Assessment A1

A1-level test.

Final Review and Assessment A1

A2 — Lower Intermediate

Lesson 21

Daily Routine and Everyday Verbs

Daily routine and daily activities.

Daily Routine and Everyday Verbs

Lesson 22

Clothing

A lesson on clothing for men, women, and children.

Clothing

Lesson 23

The Kitchen and Its Tools

Describing the kitchen, kitchen tools, and cooking.

The Kitchen and Its Tools

Lesson 24

The Imperative Verb

Forming the imperative (run, play, watch out, stand here, walk/go).

The Imperative Verb

Lesson 25

Sports

Different types of sports (football, basketball, handball, tennis, squash, padel, etc.).

Sports

Lesson 26

The Body and Health

Names of body parts and expressing simple pain (I have a headache).

The Body and Health

Lesson 27

Weather and Seasons

Weather vocabulary, the four seasons, and expressing weather conditions.

Weather and Seasons

Lesson 28

Means of Transportation

Names of transportation and means of transit, and expressing how to get to a place.

Means of Transportation

Lesson 29

Asking for Directions

Phrases for asking the way and understanding simple instructions (right, left, in front).

Asking for Directions

Lesson 30

Shopping

Shopping at the supermarket or mall.

Shopping

Lesson 31

Favorite Hobbies

Expressing simple hobbies using bahibb / ma bahibbish (I like / I don’t like).

Favorite Hobbies

Lesson 32

Animals

Talking about predatory animals in the jungle.

Animals

Lesson 33

The Farm

Talking about the farm and farm animals and birds.

The Farm

Lesson 34

Vegetables, Fruits, and Dishes

Vegetables, fruits, and Egyptian dishes.

Vegetables, Fruits, and Dishes

Lesson 35

Health and Illness

Describing simple symptoms, a dialogue with the doctor, and asking for medicine at the pharmacy.

Health and Illness

Lesson 36

Job Interview 1

The job interview, qualifications, and experience.

Job Interview 1

Lesson 37

At the Restaurant

A short dialogue for ordering food and drink and paying, with polite phrases, and expressing desire using aayiz (I want).

At the Restaurant

Lesson 38

Preferences

Preference and comparative adjectives (more than / less than / taller than / more beautiful than).

Preferences

Lesson 39

Adverbs of Time and Place

Using adverbs such as today, yesterday, tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, here, there in simple sentences.

Adverbs of Time and Place

Lesson 40

Directions and Transportation in the City

Giving detailed instructions to reach a place using different means of transport.

Directions and Transportation in the City

Lesson 41

Test and Assessment A2

A2-level test and assessment.

Test and Assessment A2

B1 — Intermediate

Lesson 42

Trips and Entertainment

Trips, entertainment venues, and vacation.

Trips and Entertainment

Lesson 43

The Conditional

Conditional particles (in, illa iza, law) and forming the conditional sentence / relative pronouns (illi).

The Conditional

Lesson 44

Trips and Travel

Travel, trips, and camping.

Trips and Travel

Lesson 45

Travel and Booking Tickets

Airport and train vocabulary, a dialogue for booking a ticket, and asking about schedules.

Travel and Booking Tickets

Lesson 46

The Exclamatory Style

Exclamatory sentences (eh il-gamal da, eh il-halawa di, da ana gamid awi) and oaths.

The Exclamatory Style

Lesson 47

Talking About Daily Life

A model of a day in a person’s life.

Talking About Daily Life

Lesson 48

Rituals and Worship

Rituals and acts of worship.

Rituals and Worship

Lesson 49

Feelings and Emotions

Talking about feelings and emotions.

Feelings and Emotions

Lesson 50

At the Hotel

A dialogue for booking, inquiring about hotel services, and making a simple complaint.

At the Hotel

Lesson 51

Expressing Wishes and Hopes

Using atmanna, yaret, in shaa allah, lamma akbar to express desires and ambitions.

Expressing Wishes and Hopes

Lesson 52

Professions and Jobs

Vocabulary for professions and expressing the workplace and its nature.

Professions and Jobs

Lesson 53

Electrical and Household Appliances

Electrical appliances, home furnishings, and household devices.

Electrical and Household Appliances

Lesson 54

Drama

Cinema, films, and TV series.

Drama

Lesson 55

The News Bulletin

The news bulletin.

The News Bulletin

Lesson 56

Invitations and Occasions

An invitation to a social occasion and replying with acceptance or apology.

Invitations and Occasions

Lesson 57

Expressing a Simple Opinion

Phrases for giving a simple opinion (aaqtaqid inn, fi raayi, ana shayif) about familiar topics.

Expressing a Simple Opinion

Lesson 58

Suggestions and Reasons

Making suggestions, giving reasons, and expressing opinion.

Suggestions and Reasons

Lesson 59

Eating Habits

Eating habits.

Eating Habits

Lesson 60

Certainty, Probability, and Doubt

Forms for expressing degrees of certainty and probability (ihtimal, mumkin, gayiz, ma aaqtaqidsh, akeed, 100%).

Certainty, Probability, and Doubt

Lesson 61

Social Life and Relationships

Social relationships, neighbors, and renting accommodation.

Social Life and Relationships

Lesson 62

Test and Assessment B1

B1-level assessment test.

Test and Assessment B1

B2 — Upper Intermediate

Lesson 63

A Visit to Egypt

A visit to Egypt, the Pyramids, the Sphinx, the weather, and the kindness of the people.

A Visit to Egypt

Lesson 64

Geography of Egypt

The cities and governorates of Egypt, their geography, and the nature of life in them.

Geography of Egypt

Lesson 65

The Month of Ramadan

The month of Ramadan in Egypt.

The Month of Ramadan

Lesson 66

Arab Countries and Their Culture

Arab cultures and countries, their religion, customs, clothing, and holidays.

Arab Countries and Their Culture

Lesson 67

The Ancient Egyptians

Antiquities and the ancient Egyptians.

The Ancient Egyptians

Lesson 68

Modern History of Egypt

Modern Egyptian history, its presidents, and the wars it fought.

Modern History of Egypt

Lesson 69

Describing Personal Experiences

Narrating a relatively long story with sequential events and precise temporal connection.

Describing Personal Experiences

Lesson 70

Job Interview 2

More professions and advanced job interviews.

Job Interview 2

Lesson 71

Technology and the Internet

Modern technology vocabulary, and discussing the pros and cons of its use.

Technology and the Internet

Lesson 72

Media

Vocabulary for the press, radio, and television, and summarizing a simple news item.

Media

Lesson 73

Education and Its Systems

Discussing the education system and comparing different learning methods.

Education and Its Systems

Lesson 74

Travel and Cultures

Describing a cultural travel experience and comparing customs between two countries.

Travel and Cultures

Lesson 75

The Environment and Its Issues

Vocabulary for the environment and pollution, and proposals for its preservation.

The Environment and Its Issues

Lesson 76

Science and Innovation

Reading a popular science text and discussing the impact of modern inventions.

Science and Innovation

Lesson 77

Fashion

Gifts, accessories, makeup, and fashion.

Fashion

Lesson 78

Law, Order, and Rights

A story about law, rights, and order.

Law, Order, and Rights

Lesson 79

The Work Environment, Presentations, and Discussions

Operating within the work environment, discussions, presentations, and what they involve.

The Work Environment, Presentations, and Discussions

Lesson 80

Secondary and University Study

Secondary and university study and related topics: graduation, the total grade (magmoo), and placement (tanseeq).

Secondary and University Study

Lesson 81

The Economy

Talking about economic matters: money, the stock exchange, shares, bonds, gold, and the exchange rate.

The Economy

Lesson 82

Entrepreneurship

Talking about entrepreneurship, projects, profits, feasibility studies, costs, and needs.

Entrepreneurship

Lesson 83

Final Review and Assessment B2

A comprehensive B2-level assessment test.

Final Review and Assessment B2

C1 — Advanced

Lesson 84

Social Media

A topic on social media and social networking platforms.

Social Media

Lesson 85

E-Commerce

A topic on e-commerce, marketing, and working in this field.

E-Commerce

Lesson 86

Folk Literature Stories

Folk literature stories: Goha and his donkey.

Folk Literature Stories

Lesson 87

Contemporary Social Issues

Discussing globalization, its impact on societies, and its changes to Egyptian culture.

Contemporary Social Issues

Lesson 88

Tourism

Tourism in Egypt and the most important tourist landmarks.

Tourism

Lesson 89

Politics

Topics on different systems of government in an objective, balanced style; parties and elections.

Politics

Lesson 90

Proverbs and Idiomatic Expressions

Studying common proverbs and expressions and their cultural contexts of use.

Proverbs and Idiomatic Expressions

Lesson 91

Migration and Cultural Diversity

Topics on migration issues, cultural coexistence, and Egyptians abroad.

Migration and Cultural Diversity

Lesson 92

International Relations

Talking about war, peace, and regional events.

International Relations

Lesson 93

Egyptian Heritage

Music such as the simsimiyya, cultural heritage within Egypt’s governorates (Nubia and others), and Khan el-Khalili.

Egyptian Heritage

Lesson 94

Folk Literature Stories 2

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.

Folk Literature Stories 2

Lesson 95

Work Behaviors

Planning, negotiation, leadership skills, and cooperation.

Work Behaviors

Lesson 96

Raising Children

Raising children, parenthood, family planning, and parenting skills.

Raising Children

Lesson 97

Friends and Phone Conversations

Phone calls, past memories, friends, appointments, and meeting up.

Friends and Phone Conversations

Lesson 98

Food and Energy Security

Food and energy security.

Food and Energy Security

Lesson 99

Diplomacy

The field of diplomacy, embassies, consulates, and what is associated with it.

Diplomacy

Lesson 100

Freelancing and Artificial Intelligence

Freelancing and artificial intelligence and its impact on jobs.

Freelancing and Artificial Intelligence

Lesson 101

Marriage in Egypt

The customs of marriage in Egypt, its costs, and its steps.

Marriage in Egypt

Lesson 102

A Day at the Cafe

A day at the cafe in Egypt and its associated customs.

A Day at the Cafe

Lesson 103

The Work Environment and Critical Thinking

Making suggestions, solving problems, and critiquing ideas in the work environment.

The Work Environment and Critical Thinking

Lesson 104

C1-Level Test

C1-level assessment.

C1-Level Test

C2 — Mastery

Lesson 105

Various Colloquial Styles

Colloquial rhetoric and the difference between styles of sarcasm, humor, and mockery (tireeqa).

Various Colloquial Styles

Lesson 106

Egyptian Proverbs

Various common colloquial proverbs and their meanings.

Egyptian Proverbs

Lesson 107

Colloquial Poetry: Salah Jahin

Example of colloquial poetry — "On the name of Egypt" by Salah Jahin.

Colloquial Poetry: Salah Jahin

Lesson 108

Colloquial Poetry: Bayram al-Tunsi

Example of colloquial poetry — "Ya Halawet el-Dunia" by Bayram al-Tunsi.

Colloquial Poetry: Bayram al-Tunsi

Lesson 109

Freedom and Responsibility

Freedom and responsibility in society.

Freedom and Responsibility

Lesson 110

Ethics in the Modern Era

Ethics in the age of technology.

Ethics in the Modern Era

Lesson 111

Colloquial Poetry: Fouad Haddad

Example of colloquial poetry — "Al-Mesaharati" by Fouad Haddad.

Colloquial Poetry: Fouad Haddad

Lesson 112

Colloquial Poetry: Ahmed Fouad Negm

Example of satirical colloquial poetry — "Nuayyid Siyadtak" by Ahmed Fouad Negm.

Colloquial Poetry: Ahmed Fouad Negm

Lesson 113

A Philosophical Topic

Philosophical topics: the concept of happiness in life.

A Philosophical Topic

Lesson 114

The Philosophies of Egyptians

Egyptian philosophies: gadaana, ibn il-balad, azoomaat, fahlawa, ibn nukta.

The Philosophies of Egyptians

Lesson 115

The Saidis (Upper Egyptians)

Upper Egypt (Saaid) in Egyptian culture, the culture of the Saidis, and their jokes.

The Saidis (Upper Egyptians)

Lesson 116

Press and Media

Press ethics, news production, rumors, media bias, and types of media.

Press and Media

Lesson 117

The Generation Gap

The generation gap between inherited customs and adopted ones.

The Generation Gap

Lesson 118

Egyptian Society and Its Classes

Managing disputes within society (a look at the anatomy of Egyptian society).

Egyptian Society and Its Classes

Lesson 119

The Generosity of Egyptians

Volunteering and community work in Egypt and the generosity of Egyptians.

The Generosity of Egyptians

Lesson 120

Egyptian Heritage: Nubia and Siwa

Egyptian heritage: Nubia and Siwa.

Egyptian Heritage: Nubia and Siwa

Lesson 121

Jokes and Food

Jokes and food in the lives of Egyptians and how Egyptians deal with crises through jokes.

Jokes and Food

Lesson 122

The Egyptian Nile

The Nile River in the lives of Egyptians, past and present, and its impact on the Egyptian character.

The Egyptian Nile

Lesson 123

Al-Azhar and Its Role

Al-Azhar and its role in Egyptian life and the religiosity of the Egyptian character.

Al-Azhar and Its Role

Lesson 124

Egypt’s Identity and Globalization

Egyptian identity in the age of globalization.

Egypt’s Identity and Globalization

Lesson 125

Final Review and Assessment C2

A comprehensive cumulative activity testing full mastery, and a final accredited assessment test.

Final Review and Assessment C2

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