Testimonials

“I have made great strides in learning Arabic due in no small part to Gaye. She presents new material in a direct and accessible manner that makes it easy to learn.”

— S. Margolin, 2021 Egyptian Colloquial Arabic student

“Learning Arabic with Professor Gaye has been an amazing journey.  It all started about 2 years ago, and I haven’t stopped since.  Under her instruction I quickly learned how to read and write, which I found incredibly empowering.  Her love and appreciation for the Arabic language is expressed through her teaching and this I believe propels her students forward.  Learning Arabic has always been a dream of mine; thanks to Ustaadha Gaye, this dream is now coming true.”

— B. Al Othaimeen, 2021 Egyptian Colloquial Arabic student & former Modern Standard Arabic student

“I have been taking Egyptian Colloquial Arabic classes with Gaye for 9 months now and I couldn’t be happier. I have gone from knowing a few phrases and the alphabet to being able to communicate and have conversations with my Egyptian in-laws.

The classes are fun and Gaye is really good at explaining the material. I never thought I would have made so much progress in such a short time. I plan on continuing studying with Gaye as my Arabic teacher until I am fluent.”

— A. Mecchi, 2021 Egyptian Colloquial Arabic student

“Dr. Gaye has a profound knowledge of the Arabic language and culture. All aspects of the language are emphasized in the classroom. I highly recommend Dr. Gaye as a teacher.”

— E. Connatty, 2021 Modern Standard Arabic student

“Gaye is a welcoming and inclusive instructor who gives everyone a chance to participate and provides ample encouragement and positive reinforcement. Her in-depth knowledge about Middle Eastern culture adds an interesting layer to the study of the Arabic language.”

— N. Ellman, former Modern Standard Arabic student