How I'm learning EGYPTIAN ARABIC (Masri) so fast | week 1

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  • I’ve wanted to learn Egyptian Arabic for 7 years, and decided to stop procrastinating - yalla beena.
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  • @jofranco
    @jofranco  3 ปีที่แล้ว +322

    You guys... this journey has changed MY LIFE. I was super sad, COVID blues, and decided to flip the energetic soil and start learning Arabic. It worked. Subscribe to see more updates bit.ly/2r8fRns!
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    • @HannahSophiePolyglot
      @HannahSophiePolyglot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Italki is the best 😃 but I also like Preply.

    • @imperfected6513
      @imperfected6513 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's such a funny coincidence. I just started learning Swedish for the exact same reason. It has really helped.

    • @zolaxcv
      @zolaxcv 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How are you getting Egyptian Arabic? I see Eastern and Modern Standard?

    • @guillermo090986
      @guillermo090986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am impressed.
      Sometimes just leaving on something on TV or radio in the language you're learning while you sleep works too.
      I'm not fluent in Arabic or anything like that but I do feel you have a special accent when you say "ma fi mushkillah" and other phrases. Don't let yourself down. You know you got this, Johanna.

    • @shiftcmdoh
      @shiftcmdoh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same! Preply and Italki, now I binge on the arabic shows on Netflix and you start catching on

  • @JennyKravitz
    @JennyKravitz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +745

    So when Arabic speakers say "I'm doing well" they always say "el hamdulilah" , as in Thank God? I admire this so much, it is such a humble way to express gratitude

    • @remasalhawari8077
      @remasalhawari8077 3 ปีที่แล้ว +91

      yes it is just embedded in our language cuz we are all very spiritual lol haha

    • @Ahmed-pf3lg
      @Ahmed-pf3lg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      Yes it’s a very spiritual language.

    • @sabrinabza7169
      @sabrinabza7169 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes Jenny 🙂

    • @dinasherif6934
      @dinasherif6934 2 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      I’m egyptian so i’m a native speaker , i never thought someone would actually notice and appreciate that, even when we speak and say it everyday it’s out of habit and embedded in the language that we forget we’re actually expressing gratitude so thank you for reminding me ♥️

    • @rimesherif5775
      @rimesherif5775 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      We also say al hamdulilah when things are not going well. We still express gratitude to God.

  • @JayPalfrey
    @JayPalfrey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +914

    Jo, you are AMAZING!! such a fast learner! Arabic is a hard language but you made it look so easy!! Great job :)

    • @unknownman6295
      @unknownman6295 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Omg i love you so much😍

    • @unknownman6295
      @unknownman6295 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😍u r here alhamduleAllah

    • @tarneemahmed2466
      @tarneemahmed2466 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hi, Jay!!
      Good luck with your Arabic learning as well!! 🇪🇬😊💙👋🏼

    • @gamal_gad
      @gamal_gad 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mention Douglas Bernard here 😂

    • @hilalldurak
      @hilalldurak 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I am so happy for you that you have found the truth. I am learning arabic too. I'm sure you'll learn as soon as..

  • @aislinnmatagulay
    @aislinnmatagulay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    "definitely not a Romance language"
    I felt that in my soul 😂

    • @iBalushi
      @iBalushi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      She meant it as it isn’t Latin. As easy as Portuguese-Spanish-Italian cross understanding

    • @Marco-jm1mo
      @Marco-jm1mo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @Errorist I am half Moroccan and I agree , Definitely Lebanese is a romantic "language" dialect for me , it's like the Italian and Greek and France to me , and Lebanese followed with Egyptian . They are honey to my ears , next to the Northern Moroccan dialects that are not ad famous as the tepical hard Moroccan dialets from the capital and big cities around it
      And besides the dialects , standard Arabic stills the most beautiful one

    • @rawdaahmed6594
      @rawdaahmed6594 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      True 😂😂😂 but actually arabic is sooooo poetic

    • @ferdaous-
      @ferdaous- 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exactly ! It's n°1 romantic langue and i hope she guets it when she can undrestand the standard arabic

    • @biggiesucc2546
      @biggiesucc2546 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Errorist its crazy to me how syrian and lebanese arabic are so similar, yet lebanese is romantic while syrian is aggressive as shit

  • @mousad.abusisi1011
    @mousad.abusisi1011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    "this shirt is a lil haram" GURL U KILLED ME
    i'm so happy tho that u r learning arabic

    • @christianwhite3002
      @christianwhite3002 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      that killed me lololol!!

    • @Jm8ney
      @Jm8ney 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      🤣🤣🤣

  • @raida4632
    @raida4632 3 ปีที่แล้ว +343

    I won't tell my grandma that you've learned Arabic before me or she'll kill me for still not knowing it yet. Amazing work okhti!!!!

    • @jofranco
      @jofranco  3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Hahaha, when I learn for real I’ll teach you

    • @modimodi1210
      @modimodi1210 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am happy Jo franco you speak this languages am also an upcoming pollyglot

    • @modimodi1210
      @modimodi1210 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I also speak Arabic

    • @modimodi1210
      @modimodi1210 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Jo franco your my role model

  • @katyoutnabout5943
    @katyoutnabout5943 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Fun fact i learned in college: sleep is SO good for memorization, my prof recommended taking a nap immediately after stuying

  • @NedalReads
    @NedalReads 3 ปีที่แล้ว +416

    Woooowwww this is perfect for someone who has been learning for a very short period. Keep the great work 💖💖

    • @ashr7abbsata
      @ashr7abbsata 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      ايه ده؟ نضال هنا

    • @unknownman6295
      @unknownman6295 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nedal😍😍

    • @islamahkh9606
      @islamahkh9606 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nedal is here
      It is such a surprise
      I like you so much
      🇾🇪 yemen

    • @unknownman6295
      @unknownman6295 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@islamahkh9606 و أنا أيضا❤

    • @janaahmed.6901
      @janaahmed.6901 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nedal
      I think u are polyglot like me
      I love your channel

  • @intellectgrime
    @intellectgrime 3 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    I'm a native Egyptian and I can confirm what Ahmed was saying: da ginan, masha2allah! Your accent is on point, and the method is sick. Thanks for sharing :)

  • @HolaJulen
    @HolaJulen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +359

    This video was so inspiring. Now I want to learn egiptian arabic to visit my friend Hana in Cairo!

    • @mich1904
      @mich1904 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      gud luck

    • @egyptiangirl1
      @egyptiangirl1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello, this is Dina, I teach Egyptian dialect and here’s my channel. Moreover I make quizes on every video on instagram so make sure you follow me there as well. Ciao
      th-cam.com/play/PLPJGI7JiQLWP9HNxrF8sHYJX-5iPXkmMe.html

  • @JoyElias
    @JoyElias 3 ปีที่แล้ว +278

    Ayy Jo speaking arabic, I'm lebanese ur arabic is even better than mine 😂

    • @jofranco
      @jofranco  3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      ❤️❤️

    • @chaaabibti
      @chaaabibti 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am learning too, if you wanna do an exchange in Spanish or French I am in!

    • @EDEN-fu8fm
      @EDEN-fu8fm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@chaaabibti hey I'm interested in spanish I can teach you Arabic pls if ure down let me know

    • @chaaabibti
      @chaaabibti 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@EDEN-fu8fm of course!

    • @alaamanaa2607
      @alaamanaa2607 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chaaabibti me too l wanna learn Spanish and I am a native Arabic speaker

  • @seifeldin.
    @seifeldin. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    "once you learn how to learn,you can learn everything" Jo Franco, best life quote ever

  • @scoshi6592
    @scoshi6592 3 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    I’m not Egyptian but I am Arab and I’m so happy you’re enjoying Arabic so much

  • @patriciacamilo352
    @patriciacamilo352 3 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    Current marital status: in love with Jo's hair.

    • @sm3675
      @sm3675 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Congrats💍. I am so happy for you They grow up soo fast... 😭

  • @StarRoseAngelic
    @StarRoseAngelic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    I hate making mistakes or looking silly in front of people, so it gives me anxiety to practice language learning with others, even a tutor. A large barrier to language learning for me is just getting out of my own head. This was a very inspiring video :)

    • @goatkoala573
      @goatkoala573 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me too. But you can totally learn without talking to anyone. I recommend lindie’s video on learning languages as an introvert

    • @jackie2011jr
      @jackie2011jr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same, I’m learning Arabic and Spanish rn. And I feel embarrassed speaking Spanish but it’s still much better than my Arabic. I think speaking w ppl fast tracks the learning process. I will also say you gotta remember to be kind to yourself.
      Have you ever met someone learning your native language and laughed at their mistakes?
      Also most ppl will appreciate you trying to communicate to them in another language!
      Anyways, im sure you’ll succeed in your language learning goals, good luck !!

    • @fuzbcuz7613
      @fuzbcuz7613 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good teachers get just as excited when students make mistakes as when they say something right because it gives us a chance to help you! Teachers love teaching so when a student knows everything it's like.....why do you need me? 😥

  • @meinaa27
    @meinaa27 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    The real story is why your basic level of masri was * I love you so much let’s get married * 😂😂

    • @dramaqueen2924
      @dramaqueen2924 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂dundunduuuun......sis is sus isn't she ?

    • @PostpartumDoulaJerushah
      @PostpartumDoulaJerushah 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Riiighhttt there's a story behind that and I'm already invested!

  • @imeneyahiaoui6055
    @imeneyahiaoui6055 3 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    choosing the Egyptian dialect is actually really smart, it's one of the easiest to understand for us other Arabic dialects speakers thanks to Egyptian cinema, and also because it's the closest to the MSA.
    The downside is that u may find other dialects hard to understand (especially maghrib dialects).
    Keep it up!

    • @pear4576
      @pear4576 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Maybe I'm wrong but if I remember correctly, Levantine Arabic is actually closest to MSA and not Egyptian. And if it's not Levantine, I still don't think it's Egyptian. Out of all the answers I've seen to which dialect is closest to MSA, Egyptian hasn't come up once.

    • @user-pv3tf4wy3t
      @user-pv3tf4wy3t 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Egyptian dialect isn't actually the closest to MSA nor is the Levantine, the closest I would say is the Najdi dialect (Riyadh) in Saudi Arabia, but for non Arabic speakers I think the easiest dialects are Egyptian and Levantine, first cuz they don't pronounce some of the difficult letters like 8 (ق) for example they use A (ا) instead and also cuz of the many resources, Songs, Drama, TV shows where compared to other Arabic countries they are the best, BTW I'm from Saudi Arabia

    • @mohdghani7171
      @mohdghani7171 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-pv3tf4wy3t Assalamualaikum. I am from India, came to Saudi Arabia on work visa. I have little idea about Arabic, can read a little. Unable to speak apart from 2-3 sentences. Which dialect should I choose to learn? I will be living in Saudi Arabia only most of the time. I have been told it would be impossible for me to perfect Arabic. Is it true?
      Could you please help me?

    • @user-pv3tf4wy3t
      @user-pv3tf4wy3t ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mohdghani7171 Wa Alaykom Alsalam, Since you're in Saudi Arabia I would say learn Saudi dialect definitely, and for the perfection of Arabic it's very difficult to be perfect at any language other than your own not just Arabic, but with determination you will be able to speak it fluently inshallah.

    • @Hab.hashish
      @Hab.hashish 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      agree but Egyptian Arabic is not the closest to MSA tho 😅

  • @Theoneandonly-ph8ju
    @Theoneandonly-ph8ju 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    Omg this makes me really wanna pickup my French and Spanish but unfortunately right now the only language I need to be learning is thermodynamics 😤😤😤

    • @eliftufan1817
      @eliftufan1817 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      loll same but in anatomy

    • @Anna-jj7nl
      @Anna-jj7nl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      same with algebraaaa, apparently we're all suffering

    • @cardiyansane1414
      @cardiyansane1414 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too , I’m studying for my GRE and missing my intense language learning... French German Tagalog

    • @estherflores99
      @estherflores99 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel you girl, I am learning the law right now, so it's felt like I have no time to do things I want xD

  • @youssefhanna
    @youssefhanna 3 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    As an Egyptian, I'm super impressed! Your arabic is amazing, the fact that you learned all this in such a short amount of time is mind-blowing! I was smiling through the whole video. Looking forward to your next trip to Egypt 🙌

    • @someguy8949
      @someguy8949 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lmao we got the same last name. I’m Egyptian as well and have never seen someone else with the same last name spelled exactly the same.

  • @mayashiroo2344
    @mayashiroo2344 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    wow! you know 7 languages i'm also Egyptian and I gotta say I'm super impressed with your Arabic and knowing 7 LANGUAGES!

  • @MrNoha11
    @MrNoha11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    He said the Egyptians watching this are not gonna believe the speed of ur progress. He didn't lie, Jo! 🔥👍 I'm quite shocked even though I know that you're a language prodigy, it's still weird how you could seamlessly pull off one of the HARDEST languages in the world in such a short span of time! BRAVO 🥳 T'es magnifique! ❤️

  • @soundlyawake
    @soundlyawake 3 ปีที่แล้ว +197

    ahhhhhhhhh I frickin love u
    stealing all these ideas for Spanish and Tagalog right now

    • @cjoutright9255
      @cjoutright9255 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was thinking about learning those too, in that order

    • @louaneroe
      @louaneroe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Seeing someone who wants to learn Tagalog made my heart happy

  • @AlfredTadrous
    @AlfredTadrous 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    🙂 i couldn't remove the smile during the whole video 😂😂😂

  • @itshaya2000
    @itshaya2000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Actually as an arab my self i would say that modern standard arabic AKA “fusha” is used in cartoons but it’s not it .
    It is the language we use for the news or tv , interviews , translation in the phone you can’t use any dialect you will have to use fusha .
    Also fusha will help you to talk to people from all arab countries if you don’t know they’re dialect .
    But ofc with those features unfortunately it is considered so hard for the English speaker but nothing is impossible I guess 😄🙏🏻

    • @onegirlmusic
      @onegirlmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      totally, the best thing is to not learn dialects but learn fluent arabic alone but that would require so much dedication and time and will,like just learning a popular dialect is probably easier for them cuz they're not searching to learn a language mostly it's communicating fast and easy ..

    • @itshaya2000
      @itshaya2000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@onegirlmusic true , it does take a lot of effort but it’s worth it. It is specially hard because they can’t practice it as much as they can practice local dialects.

    • @altilama
      @altilama 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i think for her way of learning and for the purpose of socialising with people picking a dialect is the right move and masri is a great choice since it's understood by the majority of arabic speakers, i'm not egyptian btw

  • @Lalouxox
    @Lalouxox 3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Girl, I'm so proud of you, arabic is my native language and always imagined it must be incredibly difficult for anyone to learn but you are rocking it!! I absolutely love your energy and thirst for knowledge, not only limited to learning the language itself but by learning about for example memory and how it works and how to improve it.. just wow. Special word in arabic: Ma Ashtarek, means : how great you are. Keep it up!! xoxo

    • @jofranco
      @jofranco  3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      😍😍😍😍 let’s be friends

    • @user-sm9lf3xx1d
      @user-sm9lf3xx1d 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I agree with you 👍💜

  • @mateuscampos5150
    @mateuscampos5150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    ok, you convinced me to go back to mandarim thanks for that

    • @fieldsofyasmine6255
      @fieldsofyasmine6255 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      right! same

    • @sasharama5485
      @sasharama5485 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If you are looking for motivation for learning chinese, I would suggest a podcast called "you can learn chinese". Really inspiring 😁🙌

    • @mateuscampos5150
      @mateuscampos5150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sasharama5485 oh thank you so much ☺️

    • @sasharama5485
      @sasharama5485 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mateuscampos5150 good luck😁✌️

  • @emi6099
    @emi6099 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I speak Arabic fluently the Egyptian Arabic slang and the Fus'ha . I'm American and lived in Egypt 13 yrs. It's easy. You are doing great

    • @bigfan2452
      @bigfan2452 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      13 years is such a long time to learn a new language. Well, I am glad that you left Egypt.

    • @Queen.A650
      @Queen.A650 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@bigfan2452 well he didn't say he spend 13 years to learn ..he said he lived in Egypt for 13 years there is a difference ..and why ur glad that left Egypt ?

    • @bigfan2452
      @bigfan2452 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Queen.A650 that's because there are many countries that are better than Egypt in terms of standard of living such as Germany, Austria, UK, Australia among many other countries.

    • @rossen7096
      @rossen7096 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂💛💛💛💛Ohhhh man

    • @raneemsoliman3462
      @raneemsoliman3462 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@bigfan2452 what the heck are you even saying? U literally ruined the vibes! As an Egyptian I'm very proud to say I'm from Egypt. At least we have a 3000+ year old civilization, amazing history, beautiful culture & such hospitable people. Get your negativity and hate somewhere else. Also it's not an effing competition to compare between countries cause every country is beautiful in its own way fam ugh ur comment is very ignorant & disrespectful fr. Long live Egypt!

  • @HasnaaAlaa
    @HasnaaAlaa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I'm egyptian, & your arabic is amazing, it's very impressive how fast you're learning arabic

  • @talil1829
    @talil1829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Wow. What you learned in 4 days took me a whole semester to understand. This video is so helpful with the resources. I definitely need a tutor. Arabic is no joke. The eyptian dialect/personality matches you. Eyptians are full of life and humor.

  • @HannahSophiePolyglot
    @HannahSophiePolyglot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Omg amei 🤩 I am currently learning Spanish, Farsi, French and Turkish. And I also speak German (native language), English and Portuguese.
    So in total 7 languages 😅 and I also want to learn Arabic, I cant wait starting when I see your progress.
    Love you 😘

    • @sarcicarol
      @sarcicarol 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Omg, life goals right here!!
      Where are you learning Turkish? One of my favorite languages, I'd loooove to learn it

    • @HannahSophiePolyglot
      @HannahSophiePolyglot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sarcicarol hi Carolina. I was visiting a Turkish class in Uni but I did not really enjoy it and now I have once per week a class in Preply. I really enjoy it.
      Which languages do you speak or study?

    • @sarcicarol
      @sarcicarol 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@HannahSophiePolyglot Ooh awesome, I'll definitely take a look at Preply, thanks for the tip!
      I currently speak Portuguese (native), English, French and Spanish. I tried to learn German a while ago but that was too hard for me (I didn't have enough time to practice at the time). Now I'm trying to learn Turkish because it's such a beautiful language, and I'd like to learn Xhosa in the future :)
      Which one of the languages you're learning has been your favorite so far?

    • @aksb2482
      @aksb2482 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Damn you're keeping yourself busy 😅

    • @heyitsikram508
      @heyitsikram508 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omgg my life goal to know more languages ( i do speak french, english & arabic ( plus algerian dialecte), if you need any help ill be glad to help

  • @amalm9818
    @amalm9818 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Wasn’t expecting to see “sharmuta” on your spreadsheet 😂

  • @yourfavoritepessimisticexi8041
    @yourfavoritepessimisticexi8041 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    It's so inspiring seeing other people learn languages because I want to learn my native language yoruba

  •  3 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    Proud of you Jo! You're doing great. Arabic will most likely be my next language too after Portuguese! Brava!

    • @zikonis
      @zikonis 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you need help I'm here. I am learning Italian using your videos ♥️

  • @123stargirl456
    @123stargirl456 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Thank you Jo for inspiring me to get better at my arabic. I'm half Egyptian but my conversational arabic is very basic. After seeing your insta stories I downloaded the Pimsleur app. I'm getting married in Egypt in 3months I can't wait to conversate with confidence.

    • @yuyu-bx2zn
      @yuyu-bx2zn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      CONGRATULATIONS!! and best of luck

    • @horsenaturalbaby
      @horsenaturalbaby 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Congratulations

  • @rahaf88
    @rahaf88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I'm so happy that you are learning Arabic! I'm Saudi and in general we LOVE Egyptian Arabic! even though we've been begging Disney to make Egyptian dubbing instead of the Modern Standard Arabic cause it's more natural and easy to understand for all the Arab speakers. Also I notice that you translated the video to Arabic and you did a wonderful work tho I'm proud of you! Dang it I daydreamed for a moment that you'd come to KSA (Riyadh) and hang out and I could teach you some of my language haha.

    • @zainab._.aamir._
      @zainab._.aamir._ ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can you please tell me what Arabic is spoken in Saudi Arab, I'm Moving there and I need to learn Arabic :)

    • @Islam.is.the.truth..
      @Islam.is.the.truth.. 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      May allah never allow the day where dialectic arabic is used in place of fusha in formal settings subhanallah. That would be a huge slippery slope. The Arabs already have abandoned their language imagine if fusha was taken out from the few spaces left where it’s being used

  • @kenzieomar1104
    @kenzieomar1104 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    As an Egyptian: YOU ARE SPEAKING IT SO GOOD WOW

  • @Yasmin-jt1ux
    @Yasmin-jt1ux 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your tone girl!!!!!!!!! If u stayed in Egypt for more two months u'll sound like an Egyptian Baladi girl!!
    God bless that brain and soul of yours ❤️❤️I'm madly in luv with u!!
    Luv from Tunisia!

  • @med_sav3965
    @med_sav3965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Tu es très intelligente et énergétique. Bon courage.

    • @jofranco
      @jofranco  3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Coucou, merci! Ça m’a touché!

    • @carlosbarross
      @carlosbarross 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aiaiai eu entendi tudinho!! 🇧🇷

  • @isamyx1998
    @isamyx1998 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    " This shirt is a little haram" 😂😂
    You definitely did a great job learning the language so far! I’m really impressed, keep it up girl 😆! I can speak Egyptian too along side my dialect which is Kuwaiti. I’m currently learning Greek and watching your video made me motivated again to learn! Finally I’d like to say : بالتوفيق يا حببتي و ان شاءالله تتكلمي مصري زي الفل 😂💙

  • @youssefhossam3941
    @youssefhossam3941 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh god! That’s amazing! I’m truly impressed. Jo, you’ve got yourself a new fan!

  • @frankieslight
    @frankieslight 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Definitely insightful video as im currently picking up Egyptian Arabic as my 3rd language. Thanks Jo !

  • @flo-floflo4151
    @flo-floflo4151 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I think this is the sign I need to finally learn arabic... I've been going back and forth in either learning Egyptian, Palestinian, or Gulf Arabic. Bt now you're convincing me to learn the egyptian dialect.

    • @monamalek11
      @monamalek11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Egypt is the Hollywood of the middle east. So if you learn egyptian arabic you will have access to 80% of the arab world's most famous movies and serials. ❤️❤️

  • @supajibabu9077
    @supajibabu9077 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm so excited for this series! I've never seen anyone actually document the language learning process from start to finish. This'll definitely help a lot :D

  • @yacinediallo
    @yacinediallo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was the push I needed to start learning Arabic again, Thank you so much Jo!

  • @michaelthemultilingualingl9645
    @michaelthemultilingualingl9645 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Ahhh she's back at it again!! You're passion for learning is so inspiring & reminds me of how much I love learning languages! Best of luck with the Arabic studies

  • @sambsstt
    @sambsstt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I've been learning Egyptian Arabic for about a year, so I love this!!!

  • @cineselena
    @cineselena 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    this was the ass kicking I needed to get back to spanish. something traumatic happened at the beginning of this year which made me put it down - but it's been months and I can't keep making excuses!! thank you for this awesome video, I love seeing your journey and your tips are super helpful

  • @asiapatterson9285
    @asiapatterson9285 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    such an uplifting and positive video Jo!

  • @ClaireHawkins
    @ClaireHawkins 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Inspiring, as always! So grateful for your videos, Jo!!

  • @spainbarcafootyfan
    @spainbarcafootyfan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Jo I’m so proud of you!! I speak Iraqi Arabic which is a bit different but because of Egyptian tv shows and movies I understand Egyptian Arabic and your fluency is really coming! Keep it up, love you 💕

    • @LoveDayandAge
      @LoveDayandAge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Im egyptian and I love iraqi arabic...كلش طيب 😊😊

    • @Akei51
      @Akei51 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Iraqi is very different than egyptian and i think that most egyptian can’t understand iraqi dialect or can’t differentiate between it and kuwaiti or other khaleeji dialects

  • @chiaracirone1371
    @chiaracirone1371 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    this is really motivating me to learn arabic as well, been in such a slump bc of quarantine and this is the first thing i've been excited about in such a long time

  • @FemaleAssassin
    @FemaleAssassin 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    AMAZING AS ALWAYS LOVE YOU JO!!!

  • @jhenypitoreli1730
    @jhenypitoreli1730 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations jo I’m happy 4 u

  • @marcolucas6591
    @marcolucas6591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I realized how much I’d missed listening to you speaking and giving us many nuggets of wisdom. Bisous depuis Lausanne

  • @greencupid1232
    @greencupid1232 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I am graduating in a week with an Arabic minor (MSA only) and I am so hyped to start learning Egyptian Arabic! Definitely gonna be checking out these resources :D

    • @Raghdaed
      @Raghdaed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      مبروك!

    • @greencupid1232
      @greencupid1232 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Raghdaed شكرا

    • @rowantharwat9195
      @rowantharwat9195 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      May i ask, from your bachground in just MSA , how much egyptian were you able to understand?

  • @waterdrops9000
    @waterdrops9000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so happy for you , you sound like a great person❤️❤️❤️

  • @farahtarek4237
    @farahtarek4237 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Girl this is Fascinating!!

  • @SacredLight520
    @SacredLight520 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    YESSSS!!!! I am going to Egypt this year and I was just telling myself I need to learn Arabic, then I turn on TH-cam and see this video !!!

  • @Marmarika92
    @Marmarika92 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Omg you speak Egyptian Arabic so well. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @kaitlyng7850
    @kaitlyng7850 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how excited you get about languages! It’s great!

  • @mirabahgat7918
    @mirabahgat7918 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jo! This is incredible!! I’ve been watching your videos for years and its so crazy watching you speak our language. Cant wait for you to come visit soon!

  • @binge.nutritionist
    @binge.nutritionist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    you never cease to impress me

  • @lojanenada5512
    @lojanenada5512 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m Egyptian - very happy that you’ve chosen to learn our dialect!! Best of luck :)

  • @NovaVanBuren
    @NovaVanBuren 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    givving me the motivation to learn all of my foreign friends' languages.. props to you, Jo!!

  • @zolanesbitt5447
    @zolanesbitt5447 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Proud of you Jo, you're doing the thing

  • @niki_singing
    @niki_singing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve never felt so alive and intellectually stimulated by a youtube video🤩 this was amazing and now I want to go learn Arabic

  • @reijanecosta4551
    @reijanecosta4551 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Mate, I'm learning the MSA with Pimsleur, and it's so so different from Egyptian Arabic. I wish they were all the same, but it is what it is. You encouraged me to start again, it's been a week since I stopped.

  • @RosieN
    @RosieN 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the content we LOVE to see!!!

  • @MadFlourish
    @MadFlourish 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ahhh this encourages me to take my Spanish studies more seriously - porque yo quiero aprender Espanol y Frances y Arabe!!

  • @IkennaLanguages
    @IkennaLanguages 3 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    🔥🔥🔥 Great vid Jo!

    • @ericacousins9786
      @ericacousins9786 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love your videos and I see you on loads of other language videos haha

  • @theoriginalblob4750
    @theoriginalblob4750 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As an Egyptian this makes me so happy and proud❤️❤️❤️ good luck and go on

  • @sydneyrichardson3117
    @sydneyrichardson3117 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is beyond incredible. you are amazing, Jo!!

  • @zoesterreicher
    @zoesterreicher 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jo you're amazing. I'm so excited for you to continue your journey with Arabic!!

  • @buttcheeksguy
    @buttcheeksguy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Just an advice to anyone looking to learn Arabic, Moroccan should be your starter pack. Why? it is thought of to be the most difficult Arabic dialect to Arabs, but it's the easiest to westerners and Europeans because, due to the colonizations, it was heavily influenced by latin languages. Moroccan is also influenced by the Amazigh language so you are also learning Amazigh by default.
    With that being said, Egyptian is also the most popular due to the Egyptian media being the most successful in the region and so by learning it, you are guaranteed to have easier time communicating with any Arab.

    • @babyxkande
      @babyxkande 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am currently trying to learn darija because my boyfriend is Moroccan but it’s extremely difficult to find formal resources. Whereas, Egyptian Arabic is usually offered by default on every app

    • @onegirlmusic
      @onegirlmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      for me except libya and egypt the rest of Nort African dialect is pure nonsense i speak arabic normal but you guys talk idk eithere wayy too fast and it's arabic mixed with french and whatnot, and ofc there is dialects moroccan is understandable if you try cuz i have a lot of morrocan friends but tunis is something elsee 😂😂 i do try to learn it it's beautiful but wth guys why did you have to mix your language with latin it just came out weird

    • @YourMajesty143
      @YourMajesty143 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Although Arabic is not officially a romance language, it is ABSOLUTELY a romantic language. Arabic poetry, Arabic music, and Arabic movies are very love-focused! Arabs are the most similar to Latinos in their burning passion. So I think regardless of the dialect, people will enjoy learning it. The only issue is its complexity and nuance, one word can have multiple layers of meaning.
      I prefer the Shami dialect (Lebanese, Palestinian, Jordanian, Syrian) over the Masri dialect (Egypt), Maghrebi dialect (North Africa: Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya), Khaleeji dialect (Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, and parts of Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Oman), etc. For me, Shami sounds nearly as fluid as Masri, but sounds less like you have a "G" stuck in your throat and it's much lighter than the harsher-sounding Khaleeji dialect.
      The Maghrebi dialect you mentioned is the most difficult and varied dialect to understand, but if you speak French, you'd find it much easier to learn than the others. For me, the Palestinian & Lebanese dialects sound the prettiest. I watch "Learn Arabic with Maha" bc she makes it so fun to learn Shami Arabic on TH-cam! She's Palestinian and her intonation is so musical 😍

    • @amirah_costa
      @amirah_costa 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      And then you’ll only talk to Moroccans? I refused learning anything from my Moroccan friends when I realised nobody could understand what I was saying, but when I speak Egyptian Arabic, all my Arabic friends understand what I’m saying.

  • @stefan1713
    @stefan1713 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    JO inspiring us all to learn languages!! I love this, great job!!

  • @lailaazmy9506
    @lailaazmy9506 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    omg I’ve been watching you for years and I love your videos sm! and the fact that you learned Arabic and not only that MY literal dialect out of all of them makes me so happy you’re doing so good!! 🤍🤍🤩

  • @maggytaylor749
    @maggytaylor749 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Jo, Ahmed is right, your pronunciation and vocabulary are phenomenal for someone who has just started learning Egyptian Arabic so recently. As an Egyptian, I’m SO impressed 😊. Keep up the good work 👍👍

  • @stillcramming
    @stillcramming 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    now i wanna learn Arabic too :((

    • @HannahSophiePolyglot
      @HannahSophiePolyglot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Me too 😅

    • @alish.ha_
      @alish.ha_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HannahSophiePolyglot did you start learning it?

  • @alaagamal1463
    @alaagamal1463 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like the way you show your videos so much.!!! On fire 💖✨

  • @jemimahowe6276
    @jemimahowe6276 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved this video so much Jo! I've been studying MSA for 2 years and currently living with my friend in Cairo and now learning Masri and it's hard...but wonderful ! I feel so happy that I can learn along with you, you are learning amazingly fast!xx

  • @valem1751
    @valem1751 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You are such an amazing person

  • @ParisDunn
    @ParisDunn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You are absolutely amazing ! I swear ! ❤️ ‏ ‏ ‏أنا بحبك يا حبيبي

  • @gemammar1314
    @gemammar1314 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    YOOOO UR DOING SO GOOD IM SO PROUD OF YOU

  • @MommaMar
    @MommaMar 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please keep this up! 🥺 You're so good!

  • @andrereign
    @andrereign 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You’re Amazing Jo, I needed this motivation to master Spanish.

    • @meriez2892
      @meriez2892 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lo puedes

    • @andrereign
      @andrereign 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@meriez2892 Gracias lo hare

  • @yourdaybymk
    @yourdaybymk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Because of this vid I've already decided to commit to re-learning hebrew for all of June! I wanted to learn arabic but when I originally took those classes, that wasn't an option - maybe soon!

  • @yahoskapetien6500
    @yahoskapetien6500 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Joanna you are incredible! You and this video are such an inspiration! Wishing you much success on learning Arabic! 💗

  • @KniightLiight
    @KniightLiight 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow Jo! Just came across your channel and I just want to say that this is amazing! Your progress was phenomenal!! I'm currently learning Hebrew and I completely know the feeling of the excitement of learning and having things finally come together in your mind in another language.

  • @KhaledElNaqib
    @KhaledElNaqib 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Jo , I'm an Egyptian and you made it ! You sound great and pronounce great ! I really hope you can make a Video that would generally help learn a language and I'll take it word for word !!
    Enti Shatoora we kwayesa gedan gedan ❤️👍🏽

  • @israamohamed3839
    @israamohamed3839 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Ohhhh my GOD
    As an egyptian that's making me so happy to hear! You can actually start writing in arabic using franko arab. We write the arabic using english letters and we also use numbers!
    Ex: Ezayek ya Jo wahashteeny gedaan

  • @nicoleb1526
    @nicoleb1526 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mashallah you are an inspiration! Keep up the great work!!!

  • @sharksn8905
    @sharksn8905 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this video. This video has motivated me to start taking Arabic seriously. Keep up the amazing videos!

  • @Ramy_Rafat
    @Ramy_Rafat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Arabic is so amazing, I am an Egyptian Author by the way. I am writing novels and books in various fields .. you look amazing Joanna .. keep going

  • @manarmaher515
    @manarmaher515 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    As an Egyptian I wanna say
    أحسنتي اوي
    عااااااش
    Your Arabic is so so good 👏
    I love how open minded you are . I love your curiosity and hardworking good job ♥️

  • @mohdghani7171
    @mohdghani7171 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your energy is terrific, Joanna.

  • @rehamb.o9534
    @rehamb.o9534 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    GIIIIIIRLLLL YOUR KILLING ITT just WOOW

  • @Ukubayley
    @Ukubayley 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i've studied Arabic for four years and have kind of fallen off the wagon with it, your video is motivating me to pick it back up, !واحب المصري كمان

  • @brunacamargo986
    @brunacamargo986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Jo, I speak Portuguese, English and Spanish (in this order haha), but I still want to learn so many languages... looking at your effort with Arabic inspired me so much to start Italian lessons! Thanks!!!

  • @Ech0.x
    @Ech0.x 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video was really relatable for me, I started Korean lessons on Italk in January and the feelings of finally learning a language you've always wanted to are so powerful. Thank you so much Jo! Good luck with your Arabic!

  • @Raghdaed
    @Raghdaed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m sooooo happy you are learning my language ❤️