BBButler3
American expat in Egypt
Forum posts
3
About me
American
Speaks English. A little French and Spanish. Learning Arabic and relearning German.
Registration: 23 January 2016
About
Occupation
I am Self-employed.
My expat journey
Egypt
Santa Barbara, California, USA
Teaching English and several other jobs
English language instructor and technical writer
The people are friendly and hopeful.
The country seems dirty and broken
Activity
Speaking Arabic in Egypt by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Arabic is essential for a successful integration in Egypt. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Arabic? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
Dear Priscilla, I'm doing volunteer work in Upper Egypt. I've been here for 5 months and have 7 to go. Learning Arabic has been difficult for me. My job is to read and write in English, and I'm an English instructor. So everyone here ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clich茅s about life in Egypt by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clich茅s die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Egypt can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Egypt? What are the most ...
Throwing stones? Everywhere, I suppose! :cheers: Read More
Common misconceptions and clich茅s about life in Egypt by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clich茅s die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Egypt can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Egypt? What are the most ...
I have just returned to Upper Egypt for a year after being back home in the United States for a six month recess. I came to live here last year and my initial stint was six months. It's becoming my home, and yet I'm not used to it yet. I ... Read More