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Egyptian Arabic lessons · Online · With Maie
Learn Egyptian Arabic for real conversations.
Learn online with Maie, an Egyptian Arabic teacher from Cairo. Practice understanding Egyptians and speaking about the things that matter in your life — family, friends, everyday plans, and the conversation happening around you.
Meet Maie before we meet.
Your first step
Your first conversation is on me.
Curious about learning Egyptian Arabic? Let's meet, talk about what matters to you, and find a place to start.
Your discovery call
Free
25 minutes · Online · With Maie
You don't need to prepare or prove your Arabic. Bring your questions, your goals, and whatever Arabic you have.
Book your free discovery callWe'll talk about lessons. You decide whether to take the next step.
Talk about your goals.
Who you want to speak with, and what you want to be able to say.
Find your starting point.
Tell me what you've already tried and where you're getting stuck.
See if we're a good fit.
We'll talk about what learning together could look like for you.
What my students say
“I've been studying with Maie for over a year now, and even though I'm based in the UK and we're in completely different parts of the world, it's never felt like there's any distance between us. We have weekly calls, and she's always there when I need support on my Arabic journey. From the very beginning, Maie has been warm, patient, and understanding.”
Sibel
United Kingdom
“The Arabic language is very daunting as an English speaker but you make it simple and engaging. We have unique techniques that keep learning fun and I'm always excited for our next session!”
Sasha
“I have wanted to learn Arabic for years, but Maie actually made it possible. Her teaching style makes the whole endeavor feel less intimidating and actually achievable.”
Verónica Mandujano
“Working with Maie to learn Arabic has been a wonderful experience! She is incredibly kind and patient, creating a supportive environment. From the start, she took the time to understand my goals and tailored her teaching pace to help me achieve them. She brings a great attitude to every session.”
Marina Girgis
“Thank you so much for helping me sooooooo much over these few months. It was so nice getting to know you and I‘ve been so fortunate to have you as my teacher to help me slow down and think about my approach to Arabic (and to life!!!) 🏆🏆💗💗 I was struggling with Arabic before I met Maie, but her patience and encouragement changed everything! Maie’s passion for teaching and her adaptable methodology make the learning process both enjoyable and effective. If you want to improve your Arabic quickly, I can’t recommend her enough!”
Bridget
United Kingdom
You understand more than you can say? Let's start there.
Maybe you've studied Arabic, but an everyday Egyptian conversation still leaves you searching for words. Maybe you grew up hearing it at home, have an Egyptian partner, or want to join in with family and friends. Or maybe you're starting from zero.
You don't need to arrive knowing Arabic. That's what we're here to work on.
Book your free discovery call
I'm Maie, an Egyptian Arabic teacher from Cairo.
Arabic you can understand. Conversations you can join.
Hear it in context
We use Egyptian Arabic you can understand — often starting with my videos — to hear words and expressions in context.
Try it in conversation
Then we make the conversation our own. You ask questions. I ask you questions. We pause, explain, improvise, and try what you're learning in another situation.
Make it personal
Some lessons focus on speaking; others on understanding a native speaker in a vlog or short video. Your questions help shape where we go next.
Knowing the words and saying them are different things.
Sometimes you know the sentence until someone asks you a question. Sometimes you're so busy trying to get it right that you stop speaking altogether.
We'll make room for that, too. I'll slow things down when you need it and challenge you when you're ready. You can ask questions, make mistakes, and keep the conversation going.
Bring your bad Arabic. We'll work with it.
Less translating. More communicating.
Depending on your starting point, we can work on:
- Understanding Egyptians in everyday conversation.
- Asking questions, sharing opinions, and keeping a conversation going.
- Pronunciation and expressions you'll actually use.
- Following native Egyptian videos and other content.
- Reading and writing when they support your goals.
Everything is adjusted to your level.
Hi, I'm Maie.
I'm an Egyptian Arabic teacher from Cairo. I care about what you want to do with the language: understand someone, tell a story, make a joke, or ask another question.
My job is to give you enough structure that Arabic makes sense, and enough space to experiment, ask questions, and gradually make it yours.
A rhythm that fits your week
Start with a free discovery call. If we're a good fit, we'll choose a lesson option around your goals and schedule.
Book your free discovery callFor a weekly rhythm
Monthly Mastery
A consistent weekly rhythm of private Egyptian Arabic lessons.
$80/month
4 50-minute lessons, scheduled weekly
4 lessons for $80 — $100 if booked one at a time.
Best for steady weekly progress
Subscribe & SavePay As You Go
One private lesson around your goals and schedule.
$25 per lesson
50-minute private lesson
Best for flexible scheduling
Book Single LessonA few things you might be wondering
Do I need to know Arabic already?
No. We can start from zero or build on what you already know.
Do you teach Modern Standard Arabic?
These lessons focus on Egyptian Arabic for communicating with Egyptians in everyday life.
Do I need to know the alphabet?
No. We can introduce reading and writing when they support your goals.
Are lessons private?
Yes. Lessons are one to one and built around your level, goals, and interests.
Where do lessons happen?
Online, so you can join from wherever you are.
How much do lessons cost?
Monthly Mastery is $80/month for 4 50-minute lessons, scheduled weekly. A single 50-minute lesson is $25. The 25-minute discovery call is free.
Ready to start speaking Egyptian Arabic?
You don't need to wait until you know more vocabulary. Start where you are.
Book your free discovery callQuestions or custom requests? Email Maie.