Egyptian Arabic Diaries
Alexandria: The Bride of the Mediterranean
Yomna (from Cairo) has never cared for Alexandria. How does she feel after her most recent trip there?
February 28, 2020
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Yomna
Yomna is an architect in Giza, Egypt. She is a regular contributor to the Lingualism blog and collaborator on Lingualism publications, such as The Big Fat Book of Egyptian Arabic Verbs, Egyptian Arabic Voices, Egyptian Arabic Diaries, and Shuwayya 'An Nafsi.
Egyptian Arabic Diaries
Origami in Cairo
Yomna and her sons broaden their cultural horizons.
January 6, 2017
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A Small Adventure
Yomna tells us about the early morning adventure she and her sons had just across the street, at one of the most iconic places on Earth.
September 7, 2016
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A Trip to Aswan
Yomna tells us more about her trip to Luxor and Aswan and the places she explored there.
July 31, 2016
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A Trip to Luxor
Yomna tells us about why she loves “the dark, beautiful land” of Luxor and Aswan.
June 9, 2016
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Yomna’s Birthday
As Yomna reaches a milestone, she reflects on her life. What has she learned from the past, and what does she want to do in the future?
January 18, 2016
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A Trip to the Zoo
Yomna tells us about a recent trip to the zoo with her sons and a lonely lion that makes her think.
January 2, 2016
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Getting Around in Cairo: Buses
Getting around Cairo can sometimes be tricky. Yomna tells us about taking buses in the bustling metropolis. Listen and learn some useful Egyptian Arabic words.
December 23, 2015
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Climate Change in Egypt
What happens when it rains in Cairo? Yomna tells us about the changing weather patterns in Egypt.
November 22, 2015
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Sudanese Weddings
Yomna goes to a lot of Sudanese weddings. Why? What does she like about them?
November 15, 2015
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