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This pioneering listening-first approach to teaching Egyptian Colloquial Arabic gives students the skills to master everyday conversations
Samira is a young Egyptian woman who lives with her family in Cairo, and it is through her daily interactions with colleagues, relatives, friends, and neighbors that learners are given a gateway into understanding the dynamic world of Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (ECA). This novel dialogue-based approach to teaching ECA foregrounds the skill of listening: a key but often overlooked tool in developing proficiency in a dialect.
Structured around 32 original audio dialogues, students will hear conversations that mirror ordinary day-to-day interactions, such as chatting about weekend plans, visits to the doctor, or apartment hunting. Comprehension and speaking exercises accompany each dialogue to deepen engagement and language acquisition, as well as to strengthen cultural understanding.
This book is designed for elementary+ learners of ECA, especially students who have already had some exposure to ECA or Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). It caters to learners at the A1-A2 (CEFR) or Novice-Mid to Intermediate-Low (ACTFL).
Iman A. Soliman is a senior instructor of Arabic in the Arabic Language Institute (ALI) and former executive director (2010–2016) of CASA (the Center for Arabic Study Abroad) of the American University in Cairo. She is co-author of the Mastering Arabic Through Literature series.
Sarah Abou El Goukh is an adjunct instructor at the Arabic Language Instruction Department (ALI) at AUC and has taught in different Arabic immersion programs abroad like Middlebury Arabic School in the USA and Al-Akhawayn University in Morocco. Sarah also is a part-time teacher trainer in the School of Continuing Education (SCE) at AUC.
Introduction
Basic Social Interactions
1. Samira and Ahmed Exchange Greetings
2. Samira and Ahmed Bid Farewell
3. Offering a Lift/Ride
4. Samira Welcomes Her Colleagues at the office
Daily Activities and Social Offers
5. Ahmed Shares His Busy Day with Samira
6. Samira’s Boss Invites Her to a Business Lunch
7. Samira and Ahmed Talk about the Company’s Party
Discussing Weather and Emotions
8. Samira and Ahmed Discuss the Weather
9. Samira and Salma Discuss Salma’s Well-Being
10. Samira Visits the doctor
11. Samira at the Pharmacy
Giving Directions and Describing Places
12. Ahmed and His Wife Ask for Directions
13. Ahmed and Laila Inquire about Apartment Details
14. Ahmed Compares Apartments and Shares Preferences
Talking about Past Activities
15. Samira Shares Her Weekend Activities with Salma
16. Samira Prepares for Her Birthday Party
17. Grocery Shopping
18. Ahmed and His Wife Laila Go to The Movies
Handling Social Events and Cultural Topics
19. Samira Receives Unexpected Sad News
20. Samira and Her Mother Go to a Wedding and Plan What to Wear
21. Samira Tells Ahmed about the Wedding: Describing a Wedding and People’s Appearance
Daily Bookings and Shopping Transactions
22. Ahmed Schedules an Appointment at the Barber’s
23. Samira Shops for Clothes and Shoes
24. Samira Visits the Hairdresser
Talking about Interests and Hobbies
25. Laila’s Children Want to Play Sports
Making Recommendations and Suggestions
26. Preparing a Trip for Foreign Visitors
Handling Basic Formal Interactions
27. Samira’s Boss Asks her to Set an Appointment
28. Samira Gathers the Client’s Details
29. Mr. Yamamut’s Visit to Samira’s Company
30. Ordering Food at the Restaurant
31. Yamamoto Inquires about How to Go to Hurghada
32. Polite Expressions
Listening Texts and Model answers
Links to Supplementary Authentic Materials Suggested for a Warm down after the Lessons (optional)