إزّيك؟ · Izzayyak? How are you?

CAIRO · ALEXANDRIA · ARAB CINEMA & MUSIC

Learn Egyptian Arabic online with a native teacher

Speak the Arabic of Cairo, of Arab cinema, music and comedy: the most widely understood dialect in the Arab world. Private one-on-one lessons and real conversations from your very first lesson.

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THE DIALECT

What is Egyptian Arabic?

Egyptian Arabic (Masri) is the everyday spoken Arabic of Egypt, home to more than 100 million people. Thanks to decades of Egyptian films, TV series, music and comedy, it is the most widely understood Arabic dialect in the world.

Unlike Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), which is used in news and books, Egyptian is the Arabic people actually speak at home, in cafés, in shops and on social media. If you want to travel in Egypt, talk with Egyptian family and friends or finally understand Arab films and songs, Egyptian is a great choice.

The good news: Egyptian is fun, expressive and easy to practise, because there is so much of it to listen to. With a speaking-first method you can start holding real conversations quickly.

Your first Egyptian phrases

Izzayyak? / Izzayyik?
How are you? (to a man / to a woman)

Kwayyis, el hamdulillah
I'm good, thank God

Ismak eh?
What's your name?

Ayez ahwa, law samaht
I'd like a coffee, please

Tamam!
Perfect / all good!

Maalesh
Never mind / no worries

MEET YOUR TEACHER

Hear how Ustadh Rami teaches

A native Arabic speaker, fluent in Egyptian, MSA and every major dialect. Together with our native Egyptian teachers, Rami has helped 2,000+ students from 30+ countries go from shy beginners to real conversations. Press play and see how we teach.

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STUDENT STORIES

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WHY LEARN WITH US

Egyptian Arabic lessons built around your life

For travel and life in Egypt

Visiting Cairo, moving to Egypt or working with Egyptian colleagues? Learn the phrases and confidence you need for daily life.

For family, friends and partners

Finally talk with your partner's family or your Egyptian friends in the Arabic they actually speak at home.

Speaking from lesson one

No endless grammar drills. Every lesson is built around real conversations, natural pronunciation and the expressions locals really use.

Understand films, music and social media

Learn the expressions you hear in Egyptian films, songs and on TikTok, and finally get the jokes.

MOST CHOSEN · 1-ON-1

Speak Egyptian Arabic in 90 days

Our 90-Day Arabic Program is fully personal: you choose Egyptian as your dialect and every lesson is built around your goals, your level and your schedule.

90-Day Arabic Program · Egyptian

€597

24 live private lessons in Egyptian Arabic with a native teacher
That's just €25 per lesson · or pay in 3 × €199
365+ online lessons, free for life, with new lessons every week
A personal learning plan before lesson one
Direct support between lessons
Personal progress report + certificate
Bonus: Expressions Guide & The Arab World Unlocked

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Learning Egyptian Arabic: your questions answered

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Is Egyptian Arabic hard to learn?

Egyptian is often considered one of the easiest dialects to start with. The everyday grammar is simpler than Modern Standard Arabic, and because there are so many Egyptian films, series and songs, you can practise your listening every day. Most learners hold simple conversations within a few months.

Should I learn Egyptian or Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)?

If your goal is to speak with Egyptians, travel in Egypt or understand Arab films and music, start with Egyptian: it is what people speak every day. MSA is useful for reading news, books and formal texts. Many students start with Egyptian and add MSA later.

Will Egyptian Arabic be understood in other Arab countries?

Yes. Egyptian is the most widely understood dialect in the Arab world, thanks to decades of Egyptian cinema, TV and music. From Morocco to the Gulf, most people will understand you.

Which Egyptian accent will I learn?

We teach Cairene Arabic, the accent of Cairo that you hear in most films and series and that every Egyptian understands. If you need a specific regional accent, we can adapt your lessons.