The News in Egyptian Arabic is a news-based eBook for lower-intermediate learners of Egyptian Colloquial Arabic.

This study-oriented reader introduces real-world topics using Egyptian Colloquial Arabic in a structured and accessible way. Rather than assuming advanced proficiency, the book is carefully designed to support you as you move beyond everyday conversation into subjects such as health, economics, science, and the environment. Each unit balances challenge with support, making complex topics approachable in the spoken Egyptian dialect.

What’s inside

• 25 news-based units covering a wide range of contemporary topics.
• Unvoweled text to simulate authentic newspaper reading, followed by a fully voweled study version.
• Key vocabulary with Arabic-only definitions to encourage thinking in Arabic.
• Phonemic transcription for accurate pronunciation.
• Literal and natural English translations.
• Comprehension questions, discussion prompts, and matching exercises.
• An answer key for independent study or classroom use.

Who it’s for: Lower-intermediate learners of Egyptian Colloquial Arabic who want to expand their vocabulary and learn how to discuss real-world issues.

Audio: Carefully paced native-speaker audio is available to download or stream below.

Use this eBook to bridge the gap between everyday Egyptian Arabic and topic-based discussion.