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Lingualism

The Glottal Stop in Arabic

The glottal stop isn’t unique to Arabic. Your language has it, too. By becoming aware of what it really is, you will have no trouble pronouncing the glottal stop in Arabic.

Egyptian Arabic
Lingualism

Egyptian Arabic Pronunciation

Learn how to pronounce Egyptian Arabic and about the sound changes that distinguish it from other varieties of Arabic.

Arabic Misc.
Lingualism

Variations in Spoken Arabic within Countries

Part 1 in the “Arabs Say…” series: Does everyone in your country use the same dialect? Are there any differences in speaking styles between urban and rural areas, regions, social classes, religions, or generations?

Egyptian Arabic
Mostafa

Getting a Haircut in Egypt

Ready to get your hair cut in Egypt? Mostafa shares some tips.

Egyptian Arabic
Esraa

Attending a Katb-Ketab

Learn about Egyptian culture and pick up some useful Arabic vocabulary. Today Esraa tells us about an interesting wedding custom in Egypt.

Egyptian Arabic
Hesham

“Country” Cafés in Egypt

One thing you can’t miss in Egypt, it is the country cafés ilʔahāwi -lbáladi القهاوي البلدي. There is approximately over 100,000 country cafés in Egypt. It is something