Living in Egypt - Page 19

Lsab · #**181** 25-02-2008, 10:45 AM

I think it would be easier when you live there. Although we've lived in lots of countries in the Gulf, there's so many different nationalities here that English seems the common one of choice, so I've never felt the need. Good on you both for giving it a go - it's such a difficult one to learn.

Lsab · #**182** 25-02-2008, 11:02 AM

Just found the thread you mentioned Queenie. Thanks....and disregard my question Peter!!

queenie40something · #**183** 25-02-2008, 11:15 AM

You found it then. Need to start up phrase of the day or something.

Peter Mitry · #**184** 25-02-2008, 02:10 PM

When we move out permanently we definately intend to learn; our two grand daughters were both born in Spain and are already bi-lingual so Arabic should come naturally for them. We will have to learn so that we know what they are saying about us!!

realestatemart · #**185** 26-02-2008, 06:38 AM

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lyndsay552 · #**186** 26-02-2008, 08:13 AM

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Isab,

I am learning arabic but from a CD and it is hard to get the pronouciation right, but I supose the longer you are over there the better it will become.

I'm doing the same. I got the Rosetta Stone CD-ROm but found it hard to use. I got a new one yesterday, Talk Now and it seems must better. I',m starting to recognise some words now but ask me what dog is and it's another story.

As you say it will be easier once we are over there. I've noticed that the egyptians seem to appreciate you speaking Egyptian but it takes me a huge amount of concentration and planning to say 'thank you' to a waiter but it'll come.

Lyndsay

Lsab · #**187** 26-02-2008, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by lyndsay552

I'm doing the same. I got the Rosetta Stone CD-ROm but found it hard to use. I got a new one yesterday, Talk Now and it seems must better. I',m starting to recognise some words now but ask me what dog is and it's another story.

As you say it will be easier once we are over there. I've noticed that the egyptians seem to appreciate you speaking Egyptian but it takes me a huge amount of concentration and planning to say 'thank you' to a waiter but it'll come.

Lyndsay

Ah ha...at least I know what dog is - kelb (soft 'B') as Arabs tend to use it as a derogatory remark! try and get a CD/book that teaches Egyptian Arabic. I think that's always been part of my problem - my husband tells me the Egyptian word then proceeds to tell me that it's different in formal Arabic, and tells me that too! I then give up

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Arabs everywhere apparently understand Egyptian as many films and TV programmes are made there - just like most English speaking countries understand the different American accents, phrases etc. My husband barely understands e.g. Tunisian Arabic as it's heavily accented - maybe like an American wouldn't understand a Glaswegian! They'll all understand formal Arabic, if that's what you use, but in Egypt they'll speak back to you in Egyptian Arabic! Is it any wonder I barely speak a word of it!!!

realestatemart · #**188** 26-02-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by lsab

Ah ha...at least I know what dog is - kelb (soft 'B') as Arabs tend to use it as a derogatory remark! try and get a CD/book that teaches Egyptian Arabic. I think that's always been part of my problem - my husband tells me the Egyptian word then proceeds to tell me that it's different in formal Arabic, and tells me that too! I then give up

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Arabs everywhere apparently understand Egyptian as many films and TV programmes are made there - just like most English speaking countries understand the different American accents, phrases etc. My husband barely understands e.g. Tunisian Arabic as it's heavily accented - maybe like an American wouldn't understand a Glaswegian! They'll all understand formal Arabic, if that's what you use, but in Egypt they'll speak back to you in Egyptian Arabic! Is it any wonder I barely speak a word of it!!!

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queenie40something · #**189** 26-02-2008, 09:08 PM

Hi all

Wasnt sure where to post this so thought I would post here.

Lidl's have window locks that you can attach to the inside of your windows and patio doors and an alarm goes off ( not connected to police station but acts as a deterrant ) if anyone tries to enter.

They are bought in packs of 4 for £3. My friend buys them for her daughter as she is an air hostess and puts them on her hotel windows to feel a little safer at night.

Great idea.

Regards

Alison

clara · #**190** 28-02-2008, 02:05 PM

I am considering moving to Egypt and i am looking for work in the real estate industry, because i understand the property market is doing really well. I have been working in the industry for over 13years, both in Spain and Hungary.

Please can anyone give me some advise on any real estate companies looking for field sales excutives, and also the + and - of living/ working there.

Thank you.

Clara

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