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Arabic, English
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Arabic, English
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Native Arabic Tutor, 13Years Experience, Formal and Spoken Arabic
Learn Arabic with a Native Expert!
With 13 years of experience teaching Arabic and a Ph.D. in Arabic Language and Linguistics, I specialize in helping students master Classical, Modern Standard, and Egyptian Arabic at all levels, from beginner to advanced. My immersive, real-life lessons make it easy for you to speak, read, and write Arabic confidently, while also exploring the rich culture behind the language. Whether you’re learning for work, travel, exams, or personal interest, I tailor lessons to your goals and integrate cultural insights to enhance your understanding. Start your Arabic journey today with engaging online lessons!
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Language proficiency test preparation:
English - TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language
Education:
University of York
York, UK
2012-2017
PhD in Linguistics
UNiversity of Cambridge
2017
CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Minia University, Egypt
Minia, Egypt
2003-2007
MA in Translation Studies
Minia University
Minia, Egypt
1999-2002
BA in English Literature, and Linguistics
Work experience:
Arabic Teacher
Simon, and Simon for Languages (SSL)
2014-2015
Leeds, UK
* Provided instruction in Egyptian Arabic to beginners at HSBC Bank in Leeds, United
Kingdom.
• Conducted both oral and written assessments, evaluated homework assignments, and
documented the progress of the learners.
• Enabled the learners to acquire the skills needed to confidently exchange fundamental
information in personal, work, and social contexts.
• Supported the learners in becoming proficient in fundamental business telephone
communication and acquiring competence in handling numerical information, including dates
and numerical figures.
Arabic Assessment Specialist
Cambridge International Examinations
2016-2024
Cambridge, UK
* Marked Arabic-First Language (0508) exam scripts using RM Assessor.
• Liaised with assessment specialists and addressed technical challenges independently or with
minimal assistance.
• Gained experience in online assessment and technical problem-solving.
• Became aware of errors made by students in exams, which had a positive impact on my
Arabic teaching approach.
Arabic Linguistic Consultant
Productive Playhouse (PP)
2018-2024
Los Angeles, CA, US
* Examined and provided annotations for Arabic text normalization and verbalization.
• Proofread Arabic texts and transcribed and/or confirmed pronunciations.
• Assessed acoustic data, which included the evaluation of Text-to-Speech (TTS) and human
speech samples.
• Assisted PP in refining their linguistic services aimed at enhancing language services for
prominent companies.
• Improved PP's transcription system by incorporating my phonological, sociolinguistic,
etymological, and stylistic feedback, resulting in a more authentic and inclusive transcription
system.
Self-employed Arabic Tutor
Self-employed Arabic Tutor
2011-2024
Online
• Instructed both beginners and intermediate levels of Modern Standard Arabic (Fuṣḥā) and
Egyptian Arabic, catering to students from diverse linguistic backgrounds, including English,
Korean, Italian, Russian, German, Greek, and American.
• Created instructional materials, including songs, news excerpts, and grammar tables, while
also organizing extracurricular activities to enhance the learning experience.
• Encouraged students to actively engage in speaking Arabic and gain insights into Arab
culture.
• Assisted students not only to pass Arabic language tests successfully but also to improve their
reading and writing skills.
• Facilitated the acquisition of dialectal Arabic skills by immersing students in real-life
situations where they could practice and apply their language abilities.
• Several of my students have embarked on careers or are currently pursuing higher education
in Arab countries.