Master Egyptian Arabic — step by step.

At Yalla Arabic, we offer practical, immersive courses based on your goals — whether you're navigating Cairo, mastering formal Arabic, or helping your child fall in love with the language.

Explore our core offerings below:

Our Courses

Each program follows a structured, communicative, and interactive approach using the GPA method and tools like Quizlet.

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Yalla Egyptian Arabic Course – 12 Levels

Speak Like an Egyptian – From Day One

This immersive and progressive course takes you from absolute beginner to confident speaker across 12 structured levels. Based on the GPA (Growing Participation Approach), you’ll learn Arabic through full immersion, beginning with active listening and progressing to natural use in life like interactions.

🟡 Includes practical outings (for Cairo-based students) like cafés and supermarkets.

- 12 progressive levels from beginner to advanced
  - GPA-based, comprehension-first method
  - One-on-one or group sessions (online or in person)
  - Flashcards, videos, and visual materials
  - Access to the Quizlet mobile app
  - Real-life practice outings (Cairo only)
  - Language Partner Program for extra speaking time
All-level learners looking for natural, hands-on Arabic
Price: $10/hour
Format: Online or in-person (Cairo)
👉 Group classes available
Price: $10/hour
Format: Online or in-person (Cairo)
👉 Group classes available

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Egyptian Arabic Survivor Course

Survive and Thrive in Egypt — Fast

Just arrived in Egypt? This 40-hour crash course helps you get functional quickly — order food, take taxis, ask for directions, and interact confidently.

Built for absolute beginners, it includes 800+ high-frequency words and expressions you’ll use every day.

- Greetings, directions, shopping, transportation
  - 800+ survival phrases
  - Real-life roleplay
  - GPA-based instruction with visuals
  - Quizlet app access
  - Language Partner Program
Expats, travelers, and new arrivals to Egypt
Course Fee: $400 total for 40 hours
Format: Online or in-person (Cairo)
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Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) Course

Master the Language of the Arab World

Learn the formal Arabic used across media, education, and official settings. This 14-level course combines structured grammar with practical tools — books, dialogues, and modern media.

Inspired by GPA principles, it starts with comprehension before advancing to writing and structured speech.

- - 14-level curriculum
  - Dialogues, articles, and media-based texts
  - Optional Quizlet mobile app
  - Visual reinforcement tools
Students, professionals, and formal learners
$10/hour
Format: Online or in-person
👉 Group classes available
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Media Arabic Course

Speak the Language of News and Diplomacy

For intermediate and advanced learners, this course teaches the Arabic of journalism, politics, and current affairs. You’ll build fluency in reading Arabic newspapers, watching news, and writing analysis.

📌 Note: This course uses a traditional content-based approach, not GPA.

Topics Covered:

Media structure and news vocabulary
Political and economic terms
Opinion writing and news critique
Translation strategies

Diplomats, journalists, and researchers
$10/hour
Format: Online or in-person
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Arabic for Kids in Cairo (Private Tutoring)

Fun, Natural Language Learning for Kids

Tailored for children aged 4+, this playful course uses games, songs, and real-world props to gently introduce Arabic — following GPA’s natural learning method.

Parents love the flexibility. Kids love the puppets and toys!

Features:

Private sessions (at home or online)
Songs, storytelling, visual games
Flashcards, puppets, and interactive tools
GPA-based learning through fun

Kids 4+ in Cairo or anywhere online
$10/hour
Format: In-person (Cairo) or online
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What Is the GPA Method?

The Natural Way to Learn Arabic

At Yalla Arabic, most courses follow the Growing Participation Approach (GPA) — a powerful way to acquire language like a child does: by listening first, then speaking naturally.

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Why GPA Works:

🎧 Listening comes first — You understand using context, images, and interaction.
🗣 Speaking follows naturally — Repetition and real-life use build your fluency.
🌍 Learn in context — Whether you're buying fruit or taking a taxi, language is taught through experience.
🌱 No pressure to perform — You’ll speak when you’re ready.

Ready to Start?

Whether you're an expat in Cairo, a professional learning formal Arabic, or a parent looking for fun lessons for your kids — there's a course for you.