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Learn Egyptian Arabic, free
Short lessons with real Egyptian voices. No sign-up, no alphabet needed.
- How to learn Egyptian ArabicA step-by-step plan for English speakers, including two weeks before a trip.
- Egyptian Arabic vs MSAWhat’s different, and which to learn first. Six sentences side by side.
- Phrases for your trip39 phrases for a trip to Egypt, from ordering tea to seeing a doctor.
- Listening practiceSix real conversations with audio, transcript and translation.
- Pronunciation guideThe sounds English speakers find hard, each with a recording.
- GreetingsHello, how are you, nice to meet you and goodbye, and when to use each.
- Numbers, days and monthsCount to twenty, plus the days of the week and the months.
- Films, TV and musicThe words you’ll hear in every Egyptian film, and how to follow along.
- For families abroadFor children of Egyptian families abroad.
- For your partner's familyYour first visit to your partner’s family.
Every phrase on these pages comes from a Mashi lesson and is recorded by a native Egyptian teacher. There is no text-to-speech.
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When you want more, Mashi has 40 lessons across 4 levels. The first three lessons of your level are free.
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