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Wael Asfour
Professional TeacherTeaches
Arabic
Native
Arabic (Egyptian)
Native
Arabic (Modern Standard)
Native
Speaks
English
German
Certified Expert with 10+ Years of Experience
Teaches
Arabic
Native
Arabic (Egyptian)
Native
Arabic (Modern Standard)
Native
Speaks
English
German
Certified Expert with 10+ Years of Experience
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From EgyptLiving in Cairo, Egypt (16:48 UTC+03:00)
About Me
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Hello! I am a certified Egyptian teacher of Arabic as a Foreign Language. I hold a Master of Arts in Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (TAFL) from the American University in Cairo (AUC). Since graduating, I have had the privilege of teaching students from all over the world, covering every age group, level, and cultural background.
What You Will Learn
I specialize in bridging the gap between formal and everyday speech. With me, you can master:
Modern Standard Arabic (MSA): For literature, news, and formal communication.
Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (ECA): To speak like a local and navigate daily life in Egypt.
Specialized Arabic: Including Media Arabic and advanced linguistic contexts.
Since I graduated from the AUC, I have had the chance to teach students from different nationalities, levels, ages, ethnic groups, and cultures. This was helpful to introduce a variety of ideas, and beliefs while teaching the language. Additionally, students were able to explore the language in a meaningful context.
With me, you will learn both Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (ECA). In addition, I offer specialized courses such as media Arabic.
My favorite approach in teaching is the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach in which I teach language in context (vocabulary & grammar). This means that you do not have to memorize lists of vocabulary or grammatical rules. Instead, you will learn them through meaningful contexts. In my lessons, I use authent...My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Flashcards
- Image files
- Text Documents
- Articles and news
- Video files
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Homework Assignments
- Quizzes
- Graphs and charts
- Test templates and examples
Certificates
Master of Arts in Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language - The American University in Cairo (AUC) - 2017
Certificate verified
Education
2011 - 2017
Master's - Teaching Arabic as a Foreign LanguageI have studied the following courses: Arabic Syntax, Principles of Linguistic Analysis, The Phonetics of Arabic, Research Methods in Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Sociolinguistics, Linguistics of Arabic, Methods of Teaching a Foreign Language, Senior Seminar in Arabic Texts, Seminar on Challenges Facing AFL Teachers, Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL), Second Language Listening and Speaking, Language variation and Change, and Assessment in Language Learning.
Work Experience
2017 - 2024
Arabic as a Foreign Language (AFL) Teacher• Instructed MSA and ECA to non-native and heritage students across Grades 2 through 12
• Developed comprehensive curricula, compiled authentic learning materials, and utilized web-based study applications (including PlusPortals) to enhance student engagement
• Designed and administered formative and summative assessments, providing targeted feedback to drive student proficiency
• Led specialized teacher workshops, including "Using AI in Arabic Writing Tasks" (Dec. 2023), "Systemic Functional
2024 - Current
Arabic as a Foreign Language (AFL) Teacher• Teach MSA and ECA to non-native and heritage students
• Utilize International Curriculum Association (ICA) frameworks to design comprehensive curriculum materials for Mileposts 4, ensuring alignment with Egyptian National Curriculum requirements
2025 - Current
Arabic Coordinator• Curriculum & Strategy:
o Conduct needs assessments and design culturally relevant Arabic curricula (Modern Standard Arabic “MSA” and Egyptian Colloquial Arabic “ECA”) for diverse age groups, integrating modern pedagogical approaches
• Leadership & Development:
o Train, mentor, and formally observe Arabic instructors on curriculum delivery, classroom management, and assessment techniques
o Organize professional development workshops to advance teaching standards
5.0
Rating
23
Students
359
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Arabic (Egyptian) Lessons
Arabic (Egyptian)
Arabic
Arabic (Modern Standard)
Trial Lesson
16 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (ECA)
A1 - C2Language Essentials65 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 17% off
Conversational Arabic
A1 - C2Conversation42 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 17% off
Availability
David
46 Arabic (Modern Standard) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Lessons with Wael are always a pleasure. Today's class was conversation-based and Wael provided real insight into the Egyptian society. Wael speaks Fusha beautifully and eloquently, on top of being a great teacher.
Apr 30, 2020
Rawiyah Cheng
4 Arabic (Egyptian) lessons
Teacher’s pick
I had very interesting and nice Arabic - Egyptian Colloquial courses with Wael. He has prepared the class very well and shared with me very useful materials to review after class. He is patient and polite and professional. Many thanks!
Aug 4, 2019
Oskar
72 Arabic (Modern Standard) lessons
Classes with Wael are always very enjoyable!
Jun 27, 2021
Oskar
72 Arabic (Modern Standard) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Wael's Media classes are well-prepared and to the point. We always work with a specific theme/event and look at key-terms to help you understand this specific type of event. Highly recommended.
Sep 8, 2019
j.partanen
61 Arabic (Modern Standard) lessons
An excellent and efficient teacher. His lessons were well prepared. I studied one year under his guidance and I feel that I am now starting to understand the essence of the Arabic language. I strongly recommend.
Oct 23, 2024
Kristie
50 Arabic lessons
Amazing!
Apr 26, 2021
Trial Lesson
USD 10.00
Your final payment will be made in USD