Hi there,
do you have plans to travel to Egypt? Have you been there before?
What did you like the best about your trip or what are you most looking forward to?
Tell us your stories, we would love to hear from you.
Amira
Traveling to Egypt
مرحبا بالجميع, My name is Haifa. I am a 24 year old Muslim from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. I am a native Arabic speaker, although my father in law commands that i speak English in our house. I hoped to try to Learn English through this more easy than through an english programme because i can recognize the arabic words they teach and the english meanings. I would answer any questions about Arabic, Niqab, or Abaya that any might have. I will also answer any questions about our great kingdom, Saudi Arabia.
May Allah be with you all,
Haifa
May Allah be with you all,
Haifa
Hello Haifa,
Thank you for your post.
It's always great to have someone else willing to help out with cultural questions that come up. There are many and having someone new is always great!
Thank you for your post.
It's always great to have someone else willing to help out with cultural questions that come up. There are many and having someone new is always great!
I would love to go to Egypt..
and I will some day.
My question...as a very beginner in Arabic,is that I hear that there is a difference between Egyptian arabic ,Moroccan arabic and Sirian arabic...
Will I be able to converse anyways with people that are not from Egypt, with Egyptian arabic?
and I will some day.
My question...as a very beginner in Arabic,is that I hear that there is a difference between Egyptian arabic ,Moroccan arabic and Sirian arabic...
Will I be able to converse anyways with people that are not from Egypt, with Egyptian arabic?
Hi there,
Thanks for your post and question!
Rocket Arabic teaches Egyptian Arabic as you know. Egyptian Arabic is understood in most Arabic speaking places due to the influence of the Egyptian media. It's the most widely spoken variety of Arabic.
However, there are still differences between the Arabic spoken in different countries.
You might find that people find it easy to understand you, but you might come across expressions and words that are unfamiliar to you.
I hope this helps!
Amira
Thanks for your post and question!
Rocket Arabic teaches Egyptian Arabic as you know. Egyptian Arabic is understood in most Arabic speaking places due to the influence of the Egyptian media. It's the most widely spoken variety of Arabic.
However, there are still differences between the Arabic spoken in different countries.
You might find that people find it easy to understand you, but you might come across expressions and words that are unfamiliar to you.
I hope this helps!
Amira
ahlan wasahlan, I thought I have some basic knowledge about Arabic before but when i read from this Rocket Arabic sites I found notting in me. In short I never know that Allah will guide me to this wonderful sites. I am very happy and ready to learnig from this site......... only I dont know how to go back to my previous arabic writing leson to revise it. Please I found it difficult to pronounce A'in ghain in arabic alphabet
salama calaykum i fathima l like arabic its good language l want to
speak in shalaah allah
speak in shalaah allah
Salamualaykum
I'm currently trying to leanr the Arabic Language, in order that i may have a in depth understanding of the Holy Qu'ran (inshallah). I think that having a basic knowledge in arabic background will definately make the journey much easier for me. Although eyptian Arabic is not exactly what i'm looking for - but will provide me with enough words to understand the standard Arabic (fus7a) because apprently, the fus7a (standard) Arabic is very difficult to learn for someone that doesnt have Arabic as thier first language.
I'm currently trying to leanr the Arabic Language, in order that i may have a in depth understanding of the Holy Qu'ran (inshallah). I think that having a basic knowledge in arabic background will definately make the journey much easier for me. Although eyptian Arabic is not exactly what i'm looking for - but will provide me with enough words to understand the standard Arabic (fus7a) because apprently, the fus7a (standard) Arabic is very difficult to learn for someone that doesnt have Arabic as thier first language.
Ahlan Abubakar!
ع (‘ayn or 3) and غ (ghayn or 3')are difficult letters to pronounce for non-Arabic speakers. It's really a matter of practise but don't worry too much about it, it takes time! Most Arab speakers will know what you are saying even if you don't have perfect pronunciation.
Just remember that 'ayn comes from the back of the throat. It's kind of like the sound you'd make when you yell "ARGH!"
Ghayn is more of a guttural sound and is easy if you can pronounce the French "R" as in "au revoir".
I hope this helps - all the best with your Arabic!
ع (‘ayn or 3) and غ (ghayn or 3')are difficult letters to pronounce for non-Arabic speakers. It's really a matter of practise but don't worry too much about it, it takes time! Most Arab speakers will know what you are saying even if you don't have perfect pronunciation.
Just remember that 'ayn comes from the back of the throat. It's kind of like the sound you'd make when you yell "ARGH!"
Ghayn is more of a guttural sound and is easy if you can pronounce the French "R" as in "au revoir".
I hope this helps - all the best with your Arabic!
Ahlan Aisha!
Qur'anic Arabic is definitely very different from Egyptian Arabic. Fus7a is almost a science in itself! However, Rocket Arabic course will give you a good basis in Arabic in general and a bit more confidence as well
Do take note that the Egyptian dialect does pronounce some letters different to standard and fus7a Arabic (e.g. geem instead of jeem). So if you are learning to read the Qur'an, I would definitely recommend taking Qur'an recitation classes as well.
Here's a great resource with more information on Arabic: http://www.omniglot.com/writing/arabic.htm
I hope this helps, let me know if you need any help!
Amira
Qur'anic Arabic is definitely very different from Egyptian Arabic. Fus7a is almost a science in itself! However, Rocket Arabic course will give you a good basis in Arabic in general and a bit more confidence as well
Do take note that the Egyptian dialect does pronounce some letters different to standard and fus7a Arabic (e.g. geem instead of jeem). So if you are learning to read the Qur'an, I would definitely recommend taking Qur'an recitation classes as well.
Here's a great resource with more information on Arabic: http://www.omniglot.com/writing/arabic.htm
I hope this helps, let me know if you need any help!
Amira
اهلاوسهلا
Yes, I have been to Egypt! I traveled there in Feb. 2010 and really loved it there so much so that I am hoping to go there again next year. I stayed in Cairo and saw all the sites (pyramids, Egyptian Museum, etc). I found it very fascinating there and really found the people there very friendly and hospitable. I was very fortunate in that I had a native of Cairo showing me around and helping me with buying souvenirs and such.
It was a fabulous trip and I really look forward to going there again.
There is an expression in Egypt that says "anyone who drinks from the Nile will return to Egypt". Of course, they only mean this figuratively, but in my case its true. I didn't literally drink from the NIle, but by being there I fell in love with it and eventually I hope to move there with the intention of teaching English.
Yes, I have been to Egypt! I traveled there in Feb. 2010 and really loved it there so much so that I am hoping to go there again next year. I stayed in Cairo and saw all the sites (pyramids, Egyptian Museum, etc). I found it very fascinating there and really found the people there very friendly and hospitable. I was very fortunate in that I had a native of Cairo showing me around and helping me with buying souvenirs and such.
It was a fabulous trip and I really look forward to going there again.
There is an expression in Egypt that says "anyone who drinks from the Nile will return to Egypt". Of course, they only mean this figuratively, but in my case its true. I didn't literally drink from the NIle, but by being there I fell in love with it and eventually I hope to move there with the intention of teaching English.
Actually, this message is for HaifaSaudi.
I will make you an offer if you are interested. I am a native English speaker (American) and I would be happy to help you with English if you help me with Arabic. I know you speak a different dialect than Egyptians, but that's ok.
My only warning is that I am a male, so I am not sure if your husband or his family might object to you speaking with me (even if it is just for language exchange). But I make the offer anyway. I will understand if you can not accept. خدي بالك من نفسك
I will make you an offer if you are interested. I am a native English speaker (American) and I would be happy to help you with English if you help me with Arabic. I know you speak a different dialect than Egyptians, but that's ok.
My only warning is that I am a male, so I am not sure if your husband or his family might object to you speaking with me (even if it is just for language exchange). But I make the offer anyway. I will understand if you can not accept. خدي بالك من نفسك
Hi like Arabic
It is the most language i am targeting in to.
It is the most language i am targeting in to.
Ahlan Tory
Thank you for sharing your experiences with us! Egypt is definitely a fabulous place and I'm not only saying that because I'm Egyptian
I hope you have the chance to teach there one day!
- Amira
Thank you for sharing your experiences with us! Egypt is definitely a fabulous place and I'm not only saying that because I'm Egyptian
I hope you have the chance to teach there one day!
- Amira
I have been to Egypt. I was there in May 2011 and found it amazing. I travelled all over Egypt exploring the Western Desert, cruised the Nile, Abel Simbal, Aswan, Luxor and Dahab. I only spent a couple of days in Cairo and am hoping to go back next April so I can explore the areas I have not been to as yet. I loved the food, the people they are so friendly and helpful and the history of the country. It was one of the best trips I have ever been on.
Ahlan Linda,
Wow, that must have been a great trip! The food is definitely one of the best things about Egypt
I hope you get a chance to go there again and have another great trip!
- Amira
Wow, that must have been a great trip! The food is definitely one of the best things about Egypt
I hope you get a chance to go there again and have another great trip!
- Amira
good
Hey , I'm planning on moving and living in egypt in about 4 years or so , I have absolutley no idea about what the culture will be like , though I do enjoy your culture lessons , they help so much! , though I was wondering if you could tell me a little of what to expect about the people I meet? , Or maybe some helpful tips how to make freinds, thank you ,: D
Don't forget when you go to Egypt to visit Alexandria the second city on the Nile delta. It it the home of the World famous library and the site of one of the seven original wonders the great Lighthouse.
I wish to learn Arabic so that I may know and understand the Quran first - I would like to travel to Egypt (Misr) and communicate, learn of the culture, the people, the food and even travel to other Arabic speaking places. Also, the mosque I have attended has Arabic speaking muslims and I would like to communicate or practice communication with them.
I visit Egypt regularly....hated Cairo ( sorry Amira)...love Luxor....visited Ismaliya where the shop assistant nearly fell over because I was the first "agnabaya" she'd seen in the flesh.......
Loving the lessons...haviing trouble with some of the words as they seem to say things differently in Luxor...must be the accent
Loving the lessons...haviing trouble with some of the words as they seem to say things differently in Luxor...must be the accent
I am a Christian by faith. I want to learn Arabic not only speak with native Arabic speakers but also read Holy Bible in Arabic. Though I have been in the Middle East for many years my trials with Arabic learning have not been successful earlier. I hope Rocket Arabic would change my perception. I know Arabic is a sweet language. I have been to Egypt 3 times on business but I had to manage the visit only with English. Egyptians are sweet people. I have many Arabic friends , I want to surprise them with my Arabic speaking ASAP..
I went to Egypt last summer and I met a lot of amazing people. I had already wanted to learn Arabic and fortunately it will be my 4th language so I hope to pick it up rather quickly. I have never studied Arabic before, but I plan to use Rocket Arabic along with 2 other courses that I purchased that came highly recommended. Anyhow, Egypt was great. I went to Cairo, then I took the train south to Aswan and then up to Luxor before heading back to Cairo. I am a backpacker and I always travel alone, so I did it on a skimpy budget and I found a lot of people who treated me extremely well from my first day in Egypt. Egypt was fascinating and pretty crazy at the same time. Anyone interested in reading more details about my trip, please feel free to visit my blog (http://www.a1globetrotter.com/my-blog/). I would love to go back one day soon. I also went to Morocco as a part of the same trip, but Egypt made more of an impression on me. I am on my way to becoming an Arabic speaker!!!
Ahlan everyone - thanks for sharing your experiences! It's great to hear that so many Rocket Arabic learners have visited Egypt or at least plan to.
Good luck with your Arabic!
- Amira
Good luck with your Arabic!
- Amira
Ahlan wa sahlan Amira!
went to egypt last year..it was beautiful. Im planning to go back this year, but learn more Arabic first. Found this website to be tremendously beneficial !
I have a quick Q Amira.does this make sense:
Ana bet7ib il amakin il asareeya fee Masr? pls let me know? thankss.
went to egypt last year..it was beautiful. Im planning to go back this year, but learn more Arabic first. Found this website to be tremendously beneficial !
I have a quick Q Amira.does this make sense:
Ana bet7ib il amakin il asareeya fee Masr? pls let me know? thankss.
Marhaban,
I will go to Egypt again because it is very nice there ..I hope this year i will visit Sharm and i will try to learn a little of Arabic too.
Salam.
I will go to Egypt again because it is very nice there ..I hope this year i will visit Sharm and i will try to learn a little of Arabic too.
Salam.
Hi Miss Dol,
My apologies for the late reply - can you tell me what you're trying to say by "Ana bet7ib il amakin il asareeya fee Masr"?
- Amira
My apologies for the late reply - can you tell me what you're trying to say by "Ana bet7ib il amakin il asareeya fee Masr"?
- Amira
Ahlan wa sahlan Amira
I am planning to go to Egypt next January with a group of my friends, so I am very excited to learn some Egyptian phrases before I go. We intend to start in Cairo and then fly to Aswan, take in a few markets and Abu Simbel, then do a Nile cruise to Luxor, then back to Cairo. Hopefully we will get to stay at the beautiful Mena House near the Pyramids and explore a bit of the old Cairo before we have to head back to Australia. I can't wait to eat some authentic Egyptian food and get speak to many native Egyptians (hopefully in understandable Arabic )) ) Thank you for you website, it is awesome, and the games are a lot of fun too.
Shukran jazeelan,
Ann
I am planning to go to Egypt next January with a group of my friends, so I am very excited to learn some Egyptian phrases before I go. We intend to start in Cairo and then fly to Aswan, take in a few markets and Abu Simbel, then do a Nile cruise to Luxor, then back to Cairo. Hopefully we will get to stay at the beautiful Mena House near the Pyramids and explore a bit of the old Cairo before we have to head back to Australia. I can't wait to eat some authentic Egyptian food and get speak to many native Egyptians (hopefully in understandable Arabic )) ) Thank you for you website, it is awesome, and the games are a lot of fun too.
Shukran jazeelan,
Ann
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