Cairo StreetLearn the Arabic Cairo really speaks
Cairo Street teaches Egyptian Arabic (Masri) through a story. Land in Cairo with Mishmish, a cat in round glasses, and learn by ordering koshari, bargaining in the market, answering the phone and solving a mystery in every season.
Download on theApp StoreThe first 2 chapters at your level are free · No account needed · No ads
How it works
Five minutes a day, one story at a time
1Start at your level
Brand new? Start with the first letter. Know some Egyptian already? A one-minute level check puts you in the right season.
2Follow the story
Every lesson is the next episode: real conversations in Arabic, with pronunciation and English, read aloud by Egyptian voices.
3Practise every day
A daily riddle, smart review of the words you're about to forget, and games that make it stick.
Inside the app
Everything you need to speak Egyptian
Real Egyptian voices
A man and a woman from Cairo say every word and sentence. No robot voices.
All 30 letters
Learn the Arabic alphabet step by step inside the story, and trace each letter with your finger.
Real conversations
Taxis, markets, phone calls, weddings and job interviews, the way Egyptians actually talk.
Pronunciation if you want it
Show the pronunciation under every Arabic word, or hide it when you're ready to read alone.
Speaks to you correctly
Egyptian changes when you talk to a man or a woman. Cairo Street talks to you the right way.
20+ ways to practise
A TV quiz show, races, karaoke, tongue twisters, role-plays, voice notes and more.
37 narrated stories
Hear every conversation again in the Story Library. Tap any word to see what it means.
A mystery in every season
Choose your path, collect clues and catch the liar. You'll want to know what happens next.
Real culture
Jokes, proverbs, folk tales, Ramadan, football and the cinema: Egypt, not just the grammar.
Who it's for
Made for people who love Egypt
Travellers
Order food, take a taxi and chat with locals on your trip to Cairo, Luxor or the Red Sea.
Partners and families
Talk with your Egyptian partner, in-laws and friends in their own language.
Living in Egypt
Expats, students and workers who need everyday Egyptian, not textbook Arabic.
Fans of Egyptian films and music
Understand the Arabic of Egyptian films, series and songs, the most watched in the Arab world.
Heritage learners
Grew up hearing Egyptian at home? Finally learn to read, write and speak it with confidence.
Students of formal Arabic
You learned Modern Standard Arabic and nobody in Cairo talks like that. Here's the Arabic people use.
Pricing
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The first 2 chapters at your level, plus Write, Speak and Words practice from the lessons you finish.
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FAQ
Questions
Does Cairo Street teach Egyptian Arabic or Modern Standard Arabic?
Egyptian Arabic only, also called Masri or Egyptian colloquial Arabic. It's the Arabic spoken in Cairo and understood across the Arab world thanks to Egyptian films and music. There's no formal "news" Arabic in the lessons.
Do I need to know the Arabic alphabet first?
No. Season 1 teaches all 30 letters step by step inside the story, and the pronunciation can be shown under every Arabic word until you feel ready to read alone.
Is it for complete beginners?
Yes. You can start from the very first letter. If you already know some Egyptian, a quick level check (under a minute) places you in the right season. The course goes from beginner (A1) to mastery (C1).
Is Cairo Street free?
The first 2 chapters at your level are free. Cairo Street Premium unlocks every season for $4.99 a month or $39.99 a year (prices in your local currency on the App Store).
Are the voices real Egyptians?
Every word and sentence is spoken in an Egyptian accent by a male and a female voice. You can choose the man, the woman or both.
Do I need an account? Does it collect my data?
No account is needed and there are no ads. Your progress stays on your phone. See the privacy policy.
Where can I learn some Egyptian Arabic for free?
Start with our free guides: 30 phrases for your first day in Cairo, how to say "How are you?", the alphabet and more.
Which devices does it work on?
Cairo Street is an iPhone app, available on the App Store. It also runs on iPad in iPhone mode.
Yalla, let's go to Cairo!
Your first two chapters are free. Mishmish is waiting for you.
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