A brief introduction of the languages shows the fascinating diversity contained in Conversational Arabic. Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) is a modern form of Classical Arabic, with which the Qur’an was written, and is the official language of all Middle Eastern countries. It is an official means of communication such as for the media and is […]
Egyptian Arabic vs Classical Arabic
Although the official language of Egypt is Modern Standard Arabic, its people speak Egyptian Arabic. Written in the Arabic alphabet, the language is spoken by over 77 million people throughout the world, though mostly concentrated in Egypt. Unlike Modern Standard Arabic, most people speak Egyptian Arabic at social occasions, though it is also used in […]