kamilla

Introduction:

"I've been studying MSA for about 3 years, and I just spent a year in Cairo. I would love to have the chance to practice speaking, so that I don't forget all of my Arabic!"

What is something distinctly 'You' which most people don't know about?

"I'm left handed, very basic, but I think it's important!"

What is your favorite Middle Eastern Dish?

"muhammara"

How did you find this group and, now that you're here, what do you want from it? For example, do you prefer Middle Eastern Music events, Dinner Parties, Language Workshops, Live Theatre, or just getting together to meet new people and have fun?

"I was looking for arabic conversation practice, and remembered the meetup site from a capoeira group. I am interested in language practice and "

Have you visited the Middle East, and, if so, where and in what capacity? For that matter, where have you traveled outside the US?Do you speak other languages besides English & Arabic?Feel free to share whatever info you'd like.

"I speak French fairly fluently. I lived in Egypt for about a year- for study abroad and then just to continue studying Arabic. I traveled to Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Qatar and also Israel and Palestine during my time there."

Do you speak Arabic? If so, what dialect(s). Do you know Modern Standard Arabic (Fusha?) Can you read, write & speak Fusha? Answering this question will help us to better offer suitable language workshops for the club.

"I can read and write fusha, and I speak Egyptian (not well!)"

Stats:

• Member of Meetup since May 31, 2007
• Member of this Meetup since April 26, 2008
• Last visited in the past week

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