Mido in Modern Standard Arabic is a story-based eBook for elementary to intermediate learners of Modern Standard Arabic.

Designed for adult learners at the A2–B1 level, this eBook helps you strengthen reading and listening comprehension through clear, accessible Modern Standard Arabic. Set in Cairo, the stories follow Mido, his family, and his friends through everyday situations such as school, family routines, and city life. Learning is supported through parallel translations, cultural notes, and original illustrations that help anchor the language in context.

What’s inside

• 10 story-based chapters written in Modern Standard Arabic.
• Parallel English translations with language explanations.
• Stories focused on family life, school, and urban Cairo.
• Fully voweled Arabic text to support reading practice.
• Learner-friendly Modern Standard Arabic style.
• Cultural notes explaining everyday situations.
• Original illustrations throughout the book.
• Glossary and supplementary vocabulary lists by chapter.

Who it’s for: Adult learners of Modern Standard Arabic at the elementary to intermediate level who can read Arabic script and have basic familiarity with Arabic grammar.

Audio: Professionally recorded audio for all stories is available to stream or download below.

Use this eBook as guided reading practice that builds confidence with connected Modern Standard Arabic.