Learn and Speak Amharic Easily
A practical guide to mastering the Amharic language
Unlock the beauty of Amharic with ease and confidence.
What you'll learn
- Basic vocabulary and phrases
- Essential grammar rules
- Pronunciation techniques
- Conversational skills
- Cultural insights
- Listening comprehension
About this book
This book is your comprehensive guide to learning Amharic, one of the most spoken languages in Africa. With a focus on practical usage and conversational skills, it offers a structured approach to mastering the language.
Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this resource is designed to make learning Amharic accessible and enjoyable. Engaging exercises and real-life scenarios ensure you can communicate effectively in various contexts.
Who this book is for
- Language learners
- Travel enthusiasts
- Cultural explorers
- Students of African studies
- Professionals working in Ethiopia
Why read this book
- User-friendly layout for easy navigation
- Practical exercises for real-world application
- Cultural context to enhance understanding
- Audio resources for pronunciation practice
About the language
Amharic is a Semitic language of the Afroasiatic family, like Arabic. It is the official working language of Ethiopia's federal government and is spoken by about 60 million people.
Where it is spoken
Ethiopia
Writing system
Written in the Ethiopian Ge'ez script from left to right, where each symbol stands for a syllable.
Quick facts
- Amharic is the second most spoken Semitic language after Arabic.
- The Ge'ez script has over 200 symbols, because each consonant has several forms depending on the vowel.
- Ethiopia uses its own calendar, about 7 to 8 years behind the Gregorian calendar.
- Amharic shares many Semitic roots with Arabic.
Why learn it
- Work: the language of government and business in Ethiopia, one of Africa's most populous countries.
- Travel: makes visiting Addis Ababa and historic sites like Lalibela easier.
- Culture: understand Ethiopian music, literature and shared history with the Arab world.
Words shared with Arabic
- ሰላም (selam) — Shared Semitic root with Arabic salam, meaning peace and greeting.
- ቤት (bet) — Resembles Arabic bayt, meaning house.
- ሰማይ (semay) — Resembles Arabic sama', meaning sky.
- ልብ (lib) — Resembles Arabic lubb, meaning heart.
Comes with the book: the «Learn and Speak Easily» app
The book teaches you the word; the app trains you to say it. Open the app with your easyT account and practise every word and phrase in the book out loud.
2,188 words and phrases to practise in this book
Hear the right pronunciation
Every word and phrase in the book, spoken clearly, at normal speed or slowly.
Say it and get corrected
Tap the microphone and say the word — the app tells you right away whether you got it or came close.
The book's own chapters
Same chapters in the same order, with the word, its pronunciation in Arabic letters, its meaning and the book page.
A quiz after every chapter
Quick questions on what you learned; the app keeps your best score and your progress per chapter.
App details
- Free for everyone who bought the book, printed or digital
- Every language is open to Premium subscribers
- Sign in with your easyT account
- Works offline after a language is opened once
- Checking runs on your phone — your voice is never recorded or stored
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