Egyptian Arabic Classes for Kids Online

Egyptian Arabic is the dialect most Arabic speakers understand thanks to Egyptian films and music. Your child learns to speak and understand it with native Egyptian teachers.

  • Spoken Arabic
  • Everyday conversation
  • Live online lessons

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Egyptian Arabic course

About this course

Egyptian Arabic is the dialect of everyday life in Egypt, and it is understood across the Arab world. If you want your child to chat with grandparents, cousins and friends, our online Egyptian Arabic classes for kids teach the words and sounds people really use.

Each lesson is a live conversation with a teacher who speaks Egyptian Arabic natively. Your child practises greetings, family, food, school and play in a relaxed setting where mistakes are welcome.

Ready to try?

Book a free trial lesson. The teacher checks your child's level and tells you where to start.

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Plans from $60 a month. Children welcome from age 3.

Who this course is for

  • Children from Egyptian or Arab families who want to speak
  • Children who visit family in Egypt
  • Children who want real everyday conversation

What your child will learn

  • Greet people and introduce yourself
  • Talk about family, school, food and play
  • Shop, order and ask for directions
  • Understand the speed and sounds of real speech
  • Learn the words Egyptians really use every day
  • Speak without fear of making mistakes

Topics your child talks about

Lessons follow real situations, so what your child learns is useful the same week.

  • Greetings and introductions
  • Family, home and daily routine
  • Food, shopping and restaurants
  • School, friends and games
  • Travel and visiting family in Egypt

Egyptian Arabic or Fusha?

Egyptian Arabic is for speaking and understanding. Fusha, also called Modern Standard Arabic, is the formal written language of books, news and school. Families who want both often start with spoken Egyptian Arabic and add Fusha for reading and writing.

See the Fusha course →

How lessons work

Live and personal

Each lesson is live on video with a teacher who knows your child's level and goals.

30, 45 or 60 minutes

Choose the lesson length that suits your child's age and attention, and how many lessons a week.

A summary after every lesson

You see what was covered, how your child took part and what to practise before the next lesson.

Your child's teachers

  • Ustaz Muhammed Salah, Arabic teacher

    Ustaz Muhammed Salah

    Cairo University

    9 years teaching Arabic
  • Ustaz Ahmed Nour, Arabic teacher

    Ustaz Ahmed Nour

    Al-Azhar University

    6 years teaching Arabic
  • Ustaza Fatma Ahmed, Arabic teacher

    Ustaza Fatma Ahmed

    College of Arabic Language, Saudi Arabia

    12 years teaching Arabic
  • Ustaz Nouran Ali, Arabic teacher

    Ustaz Nouran Ali

    Faculty of Al-Alsun (Languages)

    10 years teaching Arabic

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Plans for this course

Lessons start from $60 per month (Arabic for Kids (60 min), four lessons). Choose more lessons per week, or pay for 3 or 6 months to save 10% or 20%.

Choose a plan

  • Live one-to-one lessons with a teacher
  • A written summary after every lesson
  • Free rescheduling with 24 hours' notice
  • 3-day full refund before the first lesson

Other courses your child may like

  • Arabic for Beginners course

    Arabic for Beginners

    Letters, sounds and first words for children starting from zero. Children are welcome from age 3.

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  • Modern Standard Arabic (Fusha) course

    Modern Standard Arabic (Fusha)

    The Arabic of books, news and school, taught step by step.

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  • Quranic Arabic course

    Quranic Arabic

    Understand the words of the Quran, not only recite them.

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Questions parents ask

Can kids learn Egyptian Arabic online?

Yes. Live video lessons with a native teacher work well for children, because they hear natural speech and speak in every lesson.

Is Egyptian Arabic useful outside Egypt?

Egyptian Arabic is widely understood across the Arab world, partly because of Egyptian films, TV and music.

My child already speaks a little at home. Where should we start?

The free trial lesson lets the teacher hear your child speak and suggest the right level.

Why learn the Egyptian dialect?

It is the dialect of everyday conversation in Egypt and is widely understood across the Arab world. It is a good choice if your family has Egyptian roots or visits Egypt.

How does the free trial lesson work?

Send the short form. We contact you by email or WhatsApp to choose a time. Your child meets a teacher in a live lesson, and the teacher checks their level and recommends a course.

What age can my child start?

Every course accepts children from age 3. The teacher adapts the lesson to your child's age and attention span.

Do I need to speak Arabic to help my child?

No. Many parents do not speak Arabic. The teacher guides your child through each lesson and sends you a summary afterwards.

How much do lessons cost?

Plans start from $30 per month. The price depends on lesson length (30, 45 or 60 minutes) and lessons per week. See the pricing page for every plan.

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