Marie Cachet
"Egyptian Hieroglyphs Workbook: Trace, Transliterate, Pronounce 140 Essential Signs" 2026

When I began learning Egyptian hieroglyphs, I found many excellent resources: simple alphabet books introducing a few signs, and complete language courses teaching grammar, vocabulary, and translation.

What I struggled to find was something in between: a practical workbook devoted to learning the signs themselves through tracing, repetition, and active recall.

I wanted to recognize each hieroglyph at a glance, remember its Gardiner code, learn its transliteration, and connect it with its conventional pronunciation. I wanted these essential foundations to become familiar enough that I could use other learning methods with greater confidence.

This workbook brings together 140 commonly used uniliteral, biliteral, and triliteral signs encountered when studying Middle Egyptian. It is designed as a practical companion to almost any grammar book, course, or reading method, not as a replacement for them. This is the workbook I wished I had.

Each hieroglyph was drawn by hand by me, with care, to make it clear and enjoyable to trace.

Through short, progressive modules, you will:

• Trace and practise drawing the signs,
• Learn their Gardiner codes and standard transliterations,
• Use English and French descriptions and pronunciation guidance,
• Create revision cards,
• Strengthen your memory through repeated recall exercises.

The aim is not artistic perfection or instant memorization, but familiarity, built gradually through observation, handwriting, repetition, and regular review.

Created from a genuine love for hieroglyphs and a very practical need, I hope this workbook becomes a simple, encouraging companion on your own learning journey.