This month, Arab Academy is featuring Emily Giles from the UK. Emily joined our classroom program in Cairo for 1 week. Read on to hear about her experience learning Arabic.

Why did you choose to learn Arabic?

For Middle Eastern studies at university.

Why did you choose to learn at Arab Academy?

It came highly recommended from my university.

How has learning Arabic Impacted your life?

I have learnt a lot more about Egyptian history and culture.

How Arab Academy is unique compared to other language centers/ online courses you have tried?

The teachers are all friendly and helpful.

What would you tell someone who is interested in learning Arabic, but hasn’t yet tried it out?

It’s hard but it’s a beautiful language.