I'm going to visit Egypt. Should I learn how to speak Egyptian Arabic?

Question

Is it necessary for me to learn Arabic, or should I be able to get buy on English?

Answer 1

if you are coming just for a visit , you dont need to.

every one knows English to some extent .

if you are coming to work or stay for a long period , then OK ,learn some Arabic from a book.

i wish you a happy visit .

Answer 2

It really depends on where you plan to go.  As long you stay in the major cities or around popular tourist sites, you will have no trouble with English.  English seems to be the second language of most  Egyptians.  You may have some trouble off the beaten path in small towns, but even there I'm sure you can find someone who speaks English.

Have fun.  It is a beautiful and fascinating country to visit.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

You will be fine with just English most speak English and speak it well you may find the odd person who doesn't speak it well but will understand what you mean if not you will easily find someone who will be more than happy to help you out and speak to the person for you.  Arabic is hard to learn as there are some sounds that we just don't have and it is very hard to make the sound and without someone native explaining the sounds you will not know what sound it is from a book.  

here are some useful easy words you may want.  

Shokron (shock-ron) meaning thank you

La'a (la when saying lamb and a not aye) meaning No

Naam (like narm) meaning Yes

Emshe (ermshe) meaning like go away

Minfadlak (to a man) minfadlik (to a girl) meaning please

Answer 5

I lived in Egypt for 7 Years and can speak Arabic enough to use a taxi or buy a soda Its not needed i mean if you take a taxi you can just say it or show them it on a piece a paper and they would know.  

Answer 6

You are going to be mostly fine speaking English

Answer 7

You'll be fine without Egyptian Arabic.  Most people will understand what your saying in English.  

Answer 8

To be comfortable while dealing with egyptians during your stay in egypt,you will find it interesting to know at least the basics of Arabic or at least the primary greetings and introducemnt conversations,these are easy to be learned,especially if you learned Arabic from native Arabic Egyptian teachers who are available 24/7 on Arabicollege.com to provide live online video classes ,its too interesting and helpfull as the fastest and most advanced way to learn Arabic.

Answer 9

If you learned Arabic even for a while and then you visited Egypt or any Arabian country it would be a chance for you to practice the Arabic language you learned,so at te end you will be interested in understanding everybody around you and the gain would be learning a new language from a new culture.

Go to arabicollege.com am studying Arabic there

Answer 10

Many people in Egypt understand English especially if you are visiting one of the touristic places. English is the second language in Egypt but I recommend you t know some essential Arabic words.

like..

Thank you. Shokran

Do you have any rooms? : Hal 3andacom ay 3*oraf sha4*era

To the airport please: Ela al matar men fadalak

And so on, if you want to learn any other word contact me and I am eagerly ready to help.

Enjoy your visit and come again, it's worth it.