Egypt in plain English: language and everyday life
Articles on living in Egypt and on Egyptian Arabic, for people who live in Cairo, Hurghada or Sharm el-Sheikh, or are about to move.
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Cairo
Taxi in Cairo: what to say to the driver
How to give an address, agree on the fare and get the driver to stop where you need.
Hurghada
Hurghada: phrases for your first week
Say hello, say thank you and keep your footing when you don't understand the answer. A starter set for shops, taxis and neighbours.
Cairo
How to ask the price and bargain in Egyptian Arabic
What to say at a market stall when the price seems high, and how to walk away politely.
Egypt
At the pharmacy: how to say what hurts
Short Egyptian Arabic phrases for the pharmacy: what hurts, what you need, what the pharmacist will tell you.
Cairo
Renting a flat: what to ask the landlord
How to say you're looking for a flat, what to ask at a viewing, and what you'll hear about the deposit and contract.