This is Egypt… The Geography of Egypt (دي مصر: جغرافية مصر) is the second book in the new This is Egypt… series from Lingualism. Written in Egyptian Colloquial Arabic, this eBook is designed for advanced Arabic learners (C1–C2 level)who want to push beyond intermediate materials and engage with authentic-style texts that reflect Egypt’s land, regions, and people.

Learn Egyptian Arabic through Geography

In this book, you will explore Egypt’s diverse geography—from the Nile Valley and Delta to the deserts, seas, and mountains that shape life across the country. Discover how regions like Upper Egypt, Lower Egypt, Sinai, and the Western Desert influence identity, culture, and daily life. With topics ranging from agriculture and industry to cities, history, and regional traditions, the texts give you essential vocabulary and insight into Egyptian society, environment, and development.

What’s Inside

Each of the twelve units includes:

• A full-length article written in Egyptian Arabic in a clear, expository style
• An English introduction to build background knowledge before you read
• Pre-reading questions to activate vocabulary and ideas related to the topic
• A key vocabulary exercise with ten terms highlighted in the text
• Comprehension questions (10 per unit) to check your understanding
• Discussion and essay prompts to practice critical thinking and expression in Arabic
• Professional audio recordings of each text, read by a native speaker from Cairo

Unlike Lingualism’s lower-level readers, these texts are not vocalized with tashkeel. This encourages learners to develop confidence reading Arabic as native speakers do, using their knowledge and the surrounding context (and accompanying audio!) to determine pronunciation.

Free Bonus Podcasts

As a free extra, we’ve included AI-generated podcasts in Egyptian Arabic for each unit, available only on our YouTube channel. In each episode, two voices discuss the unit’s topic in a conversational style, helping you consolidate vocabulary and ideas. To keep this focused on listening, only English translations (not Arabic transcripts) are provided at the back of the book.

Why Choose This Book?

• Perfect for learners who have studied Lingualism’s B2 materials and are ready for a new challenge..
• A complete learning resource that combines reading, listening, vocabulary, and critical thinking.
• Authentic exposure to Egyptian Arabic in context, with support materials to guide you.
• Deepens your cultural knowledge while strengthening your fluency.