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Egyptian Arabic from scratch: reading and speaking ِ(A0+A1)
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Egyptian Arabic from scratch: reading and speaking ِ(A0+A1)

Learn Egyptian Arabic in less than five hours, and be ready to converse with Egyptians
Created byAhmed Ibrahim
Last updated 5/2023
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What you'll learn

  • Learn to read and write in Egyptian Arabic
  • Know the difference between Latin letters and Arabic letters
  • You can easily introduce yourself to others and greet them
  • Talk about your country and other countries, different nationalities and cultures in simple conversations
  • Talk about your family, and introduce them to others, in simple conversations
  • Talk about your place of residence, and explain to others where you live and what is the nature of the house in which you live?
  • Talk about your career, discuss different job opportunities you can have

Course content

2 sections • 36 lectures • 4h 43m total length

  • Introduction0:43

    Ahmad Ibrahim presents a two-part course: read and write Egyptian Arabic, then basic conversation for Egyptian society. Begin as absolute beginner; it requires only a paper pen, focus, and practice.

  • Lesson 1: The Arabic Alphabet11:42

    Learn the Egyptian Arabic alphabet, including 28 letters, pronunciation differences from Modern Standard Arabic, and the distinction between heavy and light letters, plus right-to-left writing basics.

  • Lesson 2: Letter shapes at the beginning, middle and end of a word13:21

    Discover how Arabic letters change shape by position, beginning, middle, and end, within a word, and learn which six letters do not connect to the next letter.

  • Lesson 3: Short vowel fat-ha13:30

    Learn the first Arabic sound, fatḥa, and how letters carry three main sounds. Explore the difference between letter names and sounds with elif and hamza as examples.

  • Lesson 4: combining two sounds together8:39

    Learn to read Egyptian Arabic by blending two vowels with Fatah and three-sound sequences, practicing ga, ha, da, ra, and simple words while reviewing letter connection rules for Elif.

  • lesson 5: application for the first sound which is fat-ha3:11

    Apply the first sound, Fatah, from lesson five by reading aloud and matching your readings to mine, then recap and practice self-paced reading.

  • lesson 6: The second sound: «Kasrah»9:18

    Learn the second short vowel kasrah: its sound, position, and brief duration, then practice reading vowelized letters and words with kasrah in Egyptian Arabic.

  • lesson 7: The third sound: Dummah9:45

    Explain the dummah as the third short vowel, covering its sound, mark placement, and brief duration, then apply by reading words and distinguishing related hamza and mark combinations.

  • lesson 8: The long vowel: Alif14:17

    Master the three Egyptian Arabic long vowels, starting with Aleph, by lengthening the corresponding short vowels, recognizing the marks, and practicing with example words.

  • Lesson 9: Long vowel: «Yaa»9:18

    Learn how to produce the long vowel yaa to lengthen kasrah, explore its two shapes, and practice reading words with extended yaa sounds.

  • Lesson 10: Long vowel: «Waw»9:48

    Learn the long vowel in Egyptian Arabic using waw to stretch the oo sound, and read words with extended vowels while noting marks above or below the long vowel.

  • Lesson 11: The constant sound: «Sukoon»11:24

    Explore the fourth sound in Egyptian Arabic, sukoon, a circle above a letter indicating no vowel, and practice reading words with sukoon through examples.

  • Lesson 12: Tanween with fat-ha4:30

    Learn the Egyptian Arabic tanween: the noon sound at word end with fat-ha, the mark above the last letter before aleph, and why tanween with kasra is rare.

  • lesson 13: Emphasis with fat-ha: «Shaddah fat-ha»8:53

    Learn to apply shuddha, the mark that doubles a letter for a stronger sound, including emphasis with fat-ha, kasra, and sukkoon in Egyptian Arabic.

  • lesson 14: Emphasis with kasra: «Shaddah kasra»4:36

    Learn emphasis with kasra in Egyptian Arabic reading, practice shaddah kasra marking, and read longer words and phrases with kasra stress through guided exercises.

  • lesson 15: Emphasis with dumma: «Shaddah dumma»5:29

    Demonstrate emphasis with damma using shadda in Egyptian Arabic, with practice on stressed syllables, sukoon, and examples, and preview the upcoming definite and indefinite articles.

  • Lesson 16: The definite article3:38

    Learn the definite article in Egyptian Arabic with el shams and el madrasa, and note the absence of an indefinite article and the moon letters and sun letters.

  • Lesson 17: The moon letters5:46

    Discover the moon letters in Arabic, their pronunciation with the definite article l, and how lam becomes silent before sun letters, distinguishing the two groups.

  • Lesson 18: The sun letters3:45

Requirements

  • Paper and pen only

Description

unlock the Rich Tapestry of Egyptian Arabic: Learn to Read, Write, and Speak with Ease!


Class overview:

Hey there! Ready to dive into the world of Egyptian Arabic? This course is your first step towards becoming a fluent speaker. It's crafted especially for total beginners, but trust me, by the end, you won't feel like one anymore. We're starting from scratch – tackling grammar, building up your vocabulary, and getting comfy with sentence structures. And guess what? I've got some super fun resources waiting for you at the finish line to keep the learning vibe alive on the rest of this incredible journey. Excited to have you on board! Let's kick off this adventure together!

Course Highlights:

In the First Course (Level A0):

  • Arabic Alphabet Mastery: Navigate the intricacies of the Arabic script.

  • Vowel Fundamentals: Explore short vowels (fatha, kasrah, and dummah) and long vowels (alif, yaa, and waw).

  • Phonetic Precision: Grasp the concept of the constant sound (Sukoon).

  • Sound Harmony: Unravel the tanween sound with a focus on fatha only.

  • Language Structure: Dive into the definite and indefinite articles, moon letters, and sun letters.


In the Second Course (Level A1):

  • Conversational Essentials: Break the language barrier with beginner-friendly conversations.

  • Key Topics Covered:

    • Greetings and Introductions

    • Countries and Nationalities

    • Housing and Residential Contexts

    • Professions and Jobs

    • Family Dynamics


Course Methodology:

  1. Vocabulary Primer: Start each lesson by expanding your Arabic vocabulary.

  2. Real-Life Conversations: Immerse yourself in practical, everyday dialogues.

  3. Grammar Decoded: Gain insights into the relevant grammatical rules for each lesson.


Who Can Benefit from This Course?

  • Complete Beginners: Lay a strong foundation in Egyptian Arabic.

  • Aspiring Readers and Writers: Acquire essential literacy skills.

  • Cultural Enthusiasts: Connect with Egyptians through basic conversations.

  • Grammar Aficionados: Grasp language rules effortlessly.

  • Organized Learners: Follow a structured, easy, and simplified learning approach.


Embark on this educational journey and join us in unraveling the beauty of the Egyptian dialect. Start your learning adventure today!

Who this course is for:

  • for absolute beginners

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