Words from the people who learn with us.

I enjoyed the classes with Mohamed Megahed from Yalla Araby very much and I especially appreciated his enthusiasm and passion for the language. An example for this was Mohamed insisting to read a poem although I am still at a very beginner level. But as he predicted, this proved to be a very stimulating and useful exercise. There were a number of new words in this poem, which I have not forgotten since and hopefully I never will.

Yalla Araby offers high-quality Arabic lessons. The teachers have a profound knowledge of Arabic linguistics. This enables me not only to learn the language, but also to understand its origins and its impact. Historical information is also incorporated into the lessons, which enriches my learning experience. The teachers provide a variety of learning methods, such as selected teaching aids, material to promote listening and reading comprehension, always with reference to the everyday context. The combination of these different learning channels helps me to better anchor what I have learned. Yalla Araby's lessons are tailored to the individual needs of the students. Mohamed manages to meet his students where they are, with their learning level and their personality. This makes Yalla Araby unique! He creates a relaxed and pleasant learning atmosphere. And the most important thing: Where there is laughter, there is learning: I experience this in every single lesson! Thank you very much Yalla Araby!

For the first time I dared speaking Arabic in autumn 2018 in Cairo, after almost a year of lessons and learning in Bern. I was so happy with the teachers' professional, yet personal approaches, and the smooth organization of the classes. They gave me the safe space, which I still need, because learning Arabic is somehow embarrassing for me, unlike other foreign languages, Egyptian Arabic is the language of my identity. That is why I am so grateful to Mohamed Megahed and Yalla Araby for not only teaching me the grammar, but also answering my questions about the historical and social background of this language, and being patient and strict at the same time, shukran giddan 'Yalla Araby'.

I highly recommend Mohamed's language classes. Having studied standard Arabic over ten years ago, Mohamed managed to get me up to speed very quickly and seamlessly built up on my level. He uses an efficient and enjoyable teaching method, using a lot of repetitions, which was very well adapted to my needs. This way, I progressed quickly and stayed motivated throughout. Our face-to-face lessons took place online which were, despite the challenges of a virtual environment, always very pleasant and productive.

What I appreciate the most is Mohamed's passion for the Arabic language. I enjoy his deep understanding for the subtleties, the finesse and the secrets of the language, for how the vocabulary is interconnected and how the words interact with each other. I like how he perceives the Arabic language as a way to frame the world and change usual point of view to look at things. It is amazing how he is able to guide a non-native speaker through all of this and to lead him into a deeper understanding of the language. But he never gets lost in these excursions into the depth of the language, because he is clear and structured in the way he teaches, in giving explanations and in separating the essential from the marginal. Mix all of this with a very Egyptian humor and easy going attitude and you get a great immersion into Arabic language and culture.

I was working with Mohamed from Yalla Araby during my PhD research program. I had to read two old XVI century Arabic manuscripts and I needed some assistance in doing so, which was really helpful. During our meetings, he helped me to read the manuscripts, to retrace the meaning of words and sentences explaining me all difficult passages we found both, in prose and poetry. I learned a lot from his wide knowledge of Arabic language both ancient and modern. During the classes, he was really patient, serious, professional and always very nice. I really recommend Mohamed and Yalla Araby for all levels of Arabic from elementary to advanced.

Mohamed from Yalla Araby is the most energetic language teacher I've ever had! This translated into a very dynamic way of teaching, with lots of humor and anecdotes about Egypt and the Arabic culture. He manages to teach even the most complex language aspects (of which there are many in Arabic) in a way that is actually fun. Furthermore, he has a perfect mix of being laid back and strict. I would highly recommend Mohamed and Yalla Araby to anyone who wants to learn Arabic!

Yalla Araby is a very professional language school. My teacher is always well prepared for classes. He explains the logic and roots of the language in a comprehensive manner without getting lost into grammatical details and comes up with proposals according to the student's preferences (e.g. newspaper texts, audio/video material). He knows how to challenge and motivate his students, but remains always patient and flexible. Finally, he is a very pleasant and reliable person, always in good humor, open to the students' wishes and needs. Having regularly taken private classes with him during almost two years, I can highly recommend Mohamed Megahed and his school.

Yalla Araby uses a wide range of teaching tools, so I learn not only to read and write, but also to speak and understand the Egyptian dialect. The lessons are varied and adapted to students' needs and interests. After a long experience studying Modern Standard Arabic, I was very pleased to find an excellent and highly motivated teacher at Yalla Araby.

Our children, aged 11 and 14, have made enormous progress since starting weekly Arabic lessons. They improved their pronunciation and vocabulary, overcame their inhibitions and became more confident using Arabic. The lessons brought them closer not only to the language, but also to the cultures of different Arab countries. It was especially important to us that they learn everyday language and expressions normally acquired while growing up in an Arab country, and this was achieved successfully.

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Arabic lessons with Mohamed Megahed from Yalla Araby are really enjoyable. He focuses competently on linguistic issues while also developing the cultural aspects connected to this wonderful language. His passion for Arabic and its idiosyncrasies is highly contagious, and he strikes a perfect balance between challenging me and showing patience when I struggle with the language.

Our teacher at Yalla Araby is very patient and does not hesitate to repeat things when he sees that we have not understood. He adapts the lessons to our level and rhythm while encouraging us to move forward. He corrects our pronunciation, which I really appreciate, and uses homework to assess whether we understood the lesson. The lessons are never boring!

Probably the best Arabic course for anyone who wants to learn efficiently and with joy. Every lesson with Mohamed from Yalla Araby motivated me to stay committed. The teaching goes far beyond a standard language course and offers interesting insights into the history and culture of the Arab world. Bonus: laughter is always guaranteed.

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I attended Yalla Araby's Egyptian Arabic course for three years. The commitment, flexibility, teaching skill, cultural expertise and humour repeatedly renewed my enthusiasm for Arabic language and culture. The lessons were sensitively adapted to my circumstances while still challenging me to make the greatest possible progress, and were enriched with cultural background and stories about the Arab world, especially Egypt. Yalla Araby helped me build the foundations to realise my long-held dream of an extended stay in Egypt.

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I can only recommend Yalla Araby and Mohamed's fantastic teaching. With his patience, knowledge and passion for the Arabic language, he is a great teacher. Time always flies during my lessons, and I keep looking forward to the next one!

Mohamed's Arabic classes are clear, practical and entertaining. They are tailor-made to my wishes, which allows me to progress at my own rhythm. He is very flexible about scheduling and always takes time to answer my questions. Thanks to the distinctive classes at Yalla Araby, learning Arabic is a pleasure and I feel I am progressing well and quickly despite the language's complexity.

The teacher at Yalla Araby shows great flexibility, varies the teaching methods and adjusts the course content to students' needs and requests. The lessons are fun and the learning effect has been significant - highly recommended!

I took Arabic classes with Mohamed from Yalla Araby for about six months. I greatly appreciated the dynamism of the classes and their varied content. The teacher really understood what the student needed and could adapt accordingly. Mohamed is truly a great teacher, and Yalla Araby is truly a great school!

I took lessons with Yalla Araby in Bern for about two years. I wanted to learn Arabic because of the magic of its calligraphy and to understand more about Arab culture. The lessons were ideal: alongside the alphabet and grammar, we discussed Egyptian culture, history and current events across Arab countries. I appreciated the teacher's flexibility in following the curriculum while remaining open when I wanted to explore something beyond beginner level.

The teacher's enthusiastic teaching style and constant good mood were very motivating. He made me feel at ease and helped me progress quickly. I especially enjoyed the personalised texts, and after only a few lessons we had already begun having short conversations in Arabic. That was what I appreciated most.

The face-to-face lessons with Yalla Araby are always interesting and funny. I learn a difficult language with enjoyment because of the teacher's humour. He has a talent for recognising what kind of learner you are, and you feel that he tailors the lesson just for you. If you want to learn Arabic with variety and fun, go to Yalla Araby!

My stay in Cairo was very short, but intensive, interesting and instructive. Being surrounded by the Egyptian environment and constantly confronted with the language helped me benefit greatly during that week. You gradually become more confident and remember new words faster. At the same time, you realise how little Arabic you still speak.

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I attended Arabic lessons with Yalla Araby for two and a half years, first in a small group and later individually. I learned a great deal about the language and its cultural background. The relaxed and humorous teaching style always motivated me to approach this challenging language with ease.