Ideal for young-at-heart adult intermediate and advanced learners of Egyptian Arabic, this book contains ten chapters of similar length (around 1,000 words each), along with illustrations, English translations, footnotes, and photographs.

What's Included

This purchase includes three PDF eBook files:

1. Mido in Egyptian Arabic (the original with voweled texts)
2. Mido in Egyptian Arabic (with unvoweled texts)
3. Mido in Egyptian Arabic Glossary (vocabulary lists by page and alphabetically)

About the Stories

The stories in Mido: In Egyptian Arabic are lighthearted and easy to follow yet engaging, presenting the lively language and culture of Egyptians today. Although fun and accessible, these stories are intended for adult learners rather than children, as themes such as secrets, lies, and crime occasionally appear.

Meet Mido and His Family

The first chapter introduces Mido and his family through a glimpse into a typical morning at home. Mido’s father, mother, brother, and sister each feature in a chapter focusing on a day in their lives, while Mido himself stars in the remaining chapters.

Format and Features

The Arabic texts appear on even-numbered pages, with the corresponding English translations on the following odd-numbered pages. Each English page includes cultural and language notes, as well as photographs.

The book also features dozens of beautiful illustrations that help readers visualize the stories. Professionally recorded audio by voice actors in Cairo is available to stream or download free of charge.