Super7.. Egyptian arabic is a bit like say an irish accent :) Most people in england will understand it (thanks to terry wogan and the like) but its not how you should start unless ur thinking of moving to egypt. Plus, being english, people would most expect you to have a classical arabic (neutral) accent. An arab talking to you would be very amused if you suddenly came out with
azzayak ya sa3adat al basha :)
Plus, the egyptian dialect mispronounces some letters so thats not good for a beginner.
whatever you decide. i admire that youre doing what thousands of expats never do after decades here.
Super7.. Egyptian arabic is a bit like say an irish accent :) Most people in england will understand it (thanks to terry wogan and the like) but its not how you should start unless ur thinking of moving to egypt. Plus, being english, people would most expect you to have a classical arabic (neutral) accent. An arab talking to you would be very amused if you suddenly came out with
azzayak ya sa3adat al basha :)
Plus, the egyptian dialect mispronounces some letters so thats not good for a beginner.
whatever you decide. i admire that youre doing what thousands of expats never do after decades here.
Good luck
Respect
GIASI