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Fathiyya Refky
Professional TeacherTeaches
Arabic
Native
English
Speaks
Arabic (Egyptian)
Native
Arabic (Modern Standard)
Native
French
A Certified Teacher of Arabic (MSA & Egyptian)
Teaches
Arabic
Native
English
Speaks
Arabic (Egyptian)
Native
Arabic (Modern Standard)
Native
French
A Certified Teacher of Arabic (MSA & Egyptian)
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From EgyptLiving in Cairo, Egypt (07:22 UTC+02:00)
About Me
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My name is Fathiyya Refky. I am a graduate of Al-Azhar University in Egypt. I live in Cairo and I work at a language center in Historical Cairo, a place where you can smell the breeze of Egyptian history and culture.Me as a Teacher
In my classes, I use various resources to help you achieve your learning goals effectively. Together, we will enjoy Arabic texts, videos, infographics, and audio materials - all in real-life contexts.
I believe that it is useful to integrate the four language skills; reading, writing, listening, and speaking. However, if the learner needs to focus on a specific skill, I can definitely offer the necessary support.
My Arabic classes are enriched with interesting cultural content. Assessments are also relevant and effective. I give different kinds of feedback; oral and written, and I encourage my students to reflect on their own work.
Have a fruitful learning experience with me!
Shukran :) My lessons & teaching style
My goal is to help students achieve their learning goals. Whether you are learning Arabic as a hobby or for study or work purposes, I will definitely give you the support you need. I customize lessons to according to your preferences and continuous feedback, and I guide you through the learning process.
I encourage my learners to develop useful learning strategies, e.g. creating vocabulary lists, and to share their learning preferences with me. I aim to motivate learners develop a positive Arabic learning mindset, where learners and teachers contribute to a fruitful learning experience.
My students are welcome to establish cultural comparisons and reflections that make learning more fun.My teaching material
- Test templates and examples
- Audio files
- Flashcards
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Graphs and charts
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Intern Certificate - Leiden University - 2023
Certificate verified
Fulbright FLTA certificate - Fulbright Egypt - 2020My Fulbright certificate
Certificate verified
TKT - British Council, Egypt - 2015TKT certificate from the British Council in Egypt
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2022 - 2023
Teacher of ArabicTeaching Modern Standard Arabic and Egyptian Colloquial to students of Middle Eastern studies and International Studies at Leiden University (Leiden and the Hague) https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/staffmembers/fathiyya-abdelwahhab#tab-1
2018 - 2019
Teacher of ArabicTeaching Modern Standard Arabic to students of Bethany College at West Virginia, sharing Arabic culture and literature to students across different specializations, including religious studies and political science.
2020 - Current
Teacher of ArabicOffering customized Arabic tutoring to learners all over the world
2020 - 2025
Graduate Teaching Assistant of Arabic-Teaching MSA and Egyptian Arabic courses
-Offering customized tutoring
-Participating in assessment
2015 - Current
Teacher of EnglishTeaching general and academic English;
Preparing students for Cambridge exams,
Teaching Islamic studies in English
Education
2020 - 2023
Master's - MA TAFL (masters of Teaching Arabic as a foreign language)In this degree, I study courses about language acquisition, teaching methodology, research methods, and of course the Arabic language in terms of grammar, phonetics, etc... The academic study is always paired with hands-on training and teaching practice. Therefore every semester, I work as a teaching assistant of Arabic under the guidance of the AUC professors, often giving one-to-one classes to supplement the main courses given by the professors.
Work Experience
2019 - 2020
Teaching Assistant of ArabicUnder the Fulbright FLTA program offered by the American Embassy, I worked as a teaching assistant of Arabic at Bethany College, West Virginia. My job duties included:
Teaching Arabic as a foreign language to college students;
Working as a cultural ambassador, getting American students to know about Arab culture;
Organizing and taking part in various cultural events and shows on campus and outside;
Attending classes on linguistics and teaching.
2022 - 2023
Arabic InternTeaching Modern Standard Arabic and Egyptian Colloquial to students of Middle Eastern studies and International Studies at Leiden University (Leiden and the Hague)
https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/staffmembers/fathiyya-abdelwahhab#tab-1
2015 - Current
English InstructorThe Centre is a partnership between Al-Azhar and the British Council in Egypt. It aims to offer quality English training to students of Islamic Shari'a, law, media, and Arabic studies.
I teach English courses to Al-Azhar University students, including general English, Academic English. I also offer training for students to enter Cambridge exams, e.g. KET, PET, and CAE.
2007 - Current
English-Arabic TranslatorWorking as a translator of written content in various genres, including legal, literary, eclectic, social studies, financial, catering, etc...
5.0
Rating
35
Students
189
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
English
Arabic
Trial Lesson
21 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Conversational English
A1 - C1Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 20% off
Academic English
B1 - C1Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 25.00
Package with 20% off
English Basics
A1 - B1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 18% off
Effective English Writing
A1 - C1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 25.00
Package with 12% off
Availability
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My creations
Vocabulary (3)
Podcast (1)
Quiz (157)
86 Reviews
Paula M
7 Arabic lessons
Teacher’s pick
Fathiyya is a truly outstanding teacher! She immediately adjusted to my level and provided excellent teaching materials and useful lessons. Learning the Egyptian dialect with her is a great mix of being fun as well as challenging. Highly recommended!
Mar 23, 2025
Juan
7 Arabic lessons
Teacher’s pick
اتعلم اللغة العربية مع فتحية منذ أربعة أسابيع وأستطيع أن أقول إنها ممتازة جدا بتعليمها. تجهز كل دروسنا تفضيلا وهي دائما جاهزة لأسئلتي الصعبة. كان عندي حتى الآن اكثر من 20 أستاذ للغة العربية ولكن لا من مثل فتحية! شكرا لمساعدتك وأراك قريبا جدا إن شاء الله.
Nov 5, 2021
Dominique
2 Arabic lessons
I had my test lesson and it was very good. Fathiya has explained frazes and corrected my pronunciation in a nice and encouraging way. I hope to continue lessons with her.
Feb 10, 2025
Elizabeth
36 Arabic lessons
Teacher’s pick
Fathiyya is a fantastic instructor! I am learning Arabic from scratch, and her lessons have given me a strong foundation in the basics of the language so far. I really appreciate the way our lessons are structured; I always come away from lessons with a wealth of new material. I would definitely recommend learning Arabic with Fathiyya!
Apr 13, 2024
Alicja
7 Arabic lessons
Fantastic lesson as always!
Feb 23, 2025
Alicja
7 Arabic lessons
Great as always, one of the best Arabic teacher out there😊
Feb 2, 2025
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