

Hedaya's email address and phone number have been validated.
Hedaya
- Rate $25
- Response 1h

$25/h
1st lesson free
- English
- Reading
- Essay writing
- Proofreading
Native Arabic Speaker, UIUC Graduate with an Arabic Minor, AUC Study Abroad Alum, and Arabic Debate Competitor Teaching MSA and Egyptian Arabic!
- English
- Reading
- Essay writing
- Proofreading
Lesson location
About Hedaya
My name is Hedaya, and I am a native Arabic speaker, a graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a minor in Arabic Studies, an alumna of the American University in Cairo's intensive Arabic program, and a competitive Arabic debater. Through both academic study and real-world immersion, I have developed a strong understanding of Modern Standard Arabic, Egyptian Arabic, and Arabic communication in professional and cultural settings.
My teaching approach is personalized and goal-oriented. Whether you are learning Arabic for school, travel, heritage connection, professional development, or personal interest, I tailor lessons to your needs and learning style. I believe language learning is most effective when students actively use the language, so I incorporate conversation practice, reading, writing, listening exercises, and grammar instruction in a way that feels practical and engaging.
A typical lesson begins with reviewing previous material, introducing new vocabulary or grammar concepts, and then applying those concepts through guided conversation, reading passages, or interactive exercises. Students receive constructive feedback and opportunities to build confidence speaking Arabic from the very beginning.
I work with students of all levels, from complete beginners to more advanced learners looking to strengthen their speaking, reading, writing, or comprehension skills. I also welcome heritage learners who want to reconnect with Arabic and students enrolled in Arabic courses who would like additional support.
What sets me apart is my combination of native fluency, formal academic training, study abroad immersion in Egypt, and experience competing in Arabic debate at the national level. Having learned Arabic in both classroom and real-world environments, I understand the challenges students face and can help them build both linguistic skills and cultural understanding.
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
- Arabic
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Arabic
I work with complete beginners, heritage learners, and students currently enrolled in Arabic courses who are looking for additional support. Whether you are learning the alphabet for the first time, strengthening your conversational skills, preparing for exams, or improving your reading and writing, lessons will be tailored to your goals and experience level.
Rates
Rate
- $25
Pack rates
- 5h: $125
- 10h: $250
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Hedaya will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- $25/h
Other tutors in English
Emma
Chicago & online
- $24/h
- 1st lesson free
Janet
Chicago & online
- $60/h
- 1st lesson free
Monica
Chicago & online
- $18/h
- 1st lesson free
Dana
Chicago & online
- $30/h
- 1st lesson free
Molly
Chicago & online
- $20/h
- 1st lesson free
Rylan
Chicago & online
- $35/h
- 1st lesson free
Tirth
Chicago & online
- $65/h
- 1st lesson free
Giles
Chicago & online
- $50/h
- 1st lesson free
Meghan
Chicago & online
- $65/h
- 1st lesson free
Lidia
Chicago & online
- $18/h
- 1st lesson free
Annabelle
Chicago & online
- $17/h
- 1st lesson free
James
Chicago & online
- $16/h
- 1st lesson free
Hannah
Chicago & online
- $16/h
- 1st lesson free
Hana
Chicago & online
- $16/h
- 1st lesson free
Mariam
Chicago & online
- $16/h
- 1st lesson free
Afza
Chicago & online
- $18/h
- 1st lesson free
Olivia
Chicago & online
- $23/h
- 1st lesson free
Ron
Chicago & online
- $25/h
- 1st lesson free
Kevin Vincent
Chicago & online
- $30/h
- 1st lesson free
Malcolm
Chicago & online
- $22/h
- 1st lesson free
-
See English tutors
