About
Who is Nawal El Daou?
An Arabic language professional with a Master's in Translation from Université Saint-Joseph and over a decade in translation, subtitling, proofreading and localization.
I currently work in media localization with Deluxe, contributing subtitling and content editing to Asharq News. Alongside that, I teach Arabic online to learners in different countries around the world, from complete beginners to professionals. Two sides of one profession: translating makes me a clearer teacher, teaching makes me a more precise translator.
Two ways to work with me
Tutoring and language services carry equal weight. Pick the one you need, or both.
Arabic Tutoring
One-to-one online lessons tailored to your level and goals, from wherever you are in the world. Whether you want to speak from day one or build formal Arabic for work, every class is built around you.
- Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)
- Conversational Arabic
- Arabic dialects, chosen around your goals
- Free trial lesson, no commitment
Language Services
Translation, subtitling, localization and MTPE across Arabic, English, French and Turkish, for marketing, media, digital and professional content that needs to sound right, not just read right.
- English, French, Turkish → Arabic; Arabic → English
- Subtitling to newsroom standard
- Localization for your target audience
- Proofreading and Arabic content editing
What clients and students say
Nawal is a wonderful Arabic teacher with a clear and supportive teaching style. Her lessons are enjoyable and very helpful. Highly recommended!
Nawal's lessons have been fantastic. Each session I find myself making significant improvement and becoming increasingly comfortable with the language. The topics we work on are all relevant to daily life, which is deeply appreciated. Could not recommend working with her more!
Working with Nawal was a great experience. She was professional, responsive and very attentive to the details and context of the project. The Arabic translation was accurate, natural and well adapted to the intended audience, which made a real difference to the final result. I would be happy to work with her again and highly recommend her translation services.
Nawal is a pleasure to work with. She understands the context behind the content, not just the words, and always delivers Arabic that feels natural and appropriate for the audience. She is professional, responsive and pays close attention to detail. I would definitely recommend working with her, especially for media and digital content.
Nawal is incredibly professional, helpful, and a true pleasure to work with. Her attention to detail is unmatched, and she puts genuine care and thought into everything she does. Working with her was such a smooth and positive experience; I cannot recommend her enough!
Nawal stands out for her speed, precision, and reliability. She consistently delivers excellent work, even on the tightest deadlines. A true pleasure to work with.
Nawal is a highly efficient and reliable translator. She is also a talented linguist who constantly adds her touch which makes her texts more than just an accurate rendition of the source, but rather a well written piece in the target language. She’s a valuable addition to any team.
Nawal is a highly reliable and accurate translator who consistently delivers quality work on time. She has a strong understanding of context and produces clear, well-judged translations rather than relying on literal rendering. She is also proficient in using AI and modern translation technologies effectively and responsibly. Her professionalism, punctuality, and sound linguistic judgment make her a dependable member of any team she is a member of.
Nawal is very tech-savvy. She is able to write down all the content of our practice neatly during the lesson and sends me a well-structured lesson document right after. It was very useful for my revisions. I forgot to mention that her English and several other languages are also topnotch. It was a pleasure and very straightforward to learn from her. Apart from the classes, she also did an excellent work in translating our game app from English to Arabic and Turkish. Thanks to her superior language abilities, she was able to fully understand the context of the game app and the subtlety of the tone of the communication to ensure that our Arabic and Turkish versions are accurate, culturally relevant and concise. We truly appreciate her excellent work and look forward to work together again!
I recently had the pleasure of taking Arabic classes with Nawal. She brings incredible dedication, structure, and professionalism to her teaching. She effectively integrated multimedia into her curriculum, assigning targeted YouTube videos for independent listening practice that we later analyzed together during our sessions. This tailored, practical approach significantly accelerated my language learning and comprehension. Nawal is a highly effective instructor who truly cares about her students' progress.
Services
Every service has its own page with details, process and what to send.
Arabic Tutoring
All tutoringWhy work with me
Trained, not just bilingual
Master's in Translation from ETIB (Université Saint-Joseph, Beirut) and over a decade in translation, subtitling, proofreading and localization.
Media localization specialist
Currently subtitling and editing for Asharq News through Deluxe, one of the world's largest media localization companies.
Experienced Arabic teacher
More than 30 students taught online, from complete beginners to working professionals, with lessons built around each person.
Four working languages
Native Arabic, with English, French and Turkish. One contact for content from several source languages.
One person, start to finish
No agency layers. Direct communication, consistent quality, one voice across your project or your lessons.
Online, on your schedule
Delivered online with flexible hours, and content adapted to your target market rather than to “the Arab world” in general.
How it works
For learners
Book a free trial
Pick a time that suits you, tell me what you want Arabic for, and try a short lesson.
We agree a plan
Level, goals, dialect or MSA, and how often to meet.
Weekly classes
Online, at times that suit you, with notes after every session.
For clients
Send your files or a brief
Through the quote form or WhatsApp, with target market and deadline.
Clear quote and timeline
Every project is quoted individually.
Ready-to-publish delivery
In your format, with a round of revisions included.
Frequently asked questions
How do online Arabic lessons work?
Lessons are one-to-one over video call, scheduled at times that suit you. After each class you receive notes and practice material.
Is the trial lesson really free?
Yes. The trial is a chance to meet, talk about your goals and try a short lesson so you can decide whether my approach suits you. There's no obligation to continue.
Which dialect do you teach?
I try to make Arabic as simple and practical as possible. If you don't have a specific dialect in mind, we can use a practical form of Arabic that is widely understood and choose the best approach based on your goals. If you have a specific dialect or country in mind, we can focus on that.
How do I get a quote?
Send your files or a short description through the quote form or on WhatsApp, along with your deadline and target audience. You'll receive a quote and delivery date.
How is translation priced?
Usually per source word, depending on content type, language pair and deadline. Every project is quoted individually.
Are the lessons online?
Yes. All lessons are one-to-one and delivered online, so you can learn Arabic from wherever you are.
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