Why Start Here?

Ready to unlock the beautiful sounds and rich culture of Ethiopia? Our beginner program in Amharic and Afaan Oromo is designed to be engaging, practical, and fun. Forget dry textbooks – start speaking with confidence and connection.

1. Essential Foundations: Building Your Communication Toolbox

Greetings & Introductions

• Amharic: Salam Nɛh/Nɛsh, Endemen Nɛh/Nɛsh, Amesegnalehu
• Afaan Oromo: Akkam, Nagaa jirtaa?, Galatoomaa
• Introduce yourself: "My name is...", "Where are you from?", "Nice to meet you"

Polite Phrases & Social Etiquette

• "Please," "Excuse me," "Sorry," "You're welcome"
• Cultural cues for respectful conversation

Numbers & Counting

• Count from 1–100
• Use numbers in real life: prices, age, quantities

2. Navigating Your World: Practical Language for Everyday Situations

Getting Around

• "Where is...?", "How do I get to...?"
• Taxi, bus, car, walking
• Left, right, straight

Food & Drink

• Order at restaurants/cafes
• Food items: injera, shiro, coffee
• "I like...", "I don't like...", asking for the bill

Shopping & Bargaining

• "How much is this?"
• "I want...", "Do you have...?"
• Basic bargaining skills

Asking for Help

• "Help!", "I need a doctor"
• "Can you help me?"
• Reading warning signs

3. Grammar Basics: Your Foundation for Fluency

Basic Sentence Structure

• Affirmative & negative sentences
• Common verbs: to be, have, go, eat

Pronouns

• Personal: I, you, he, she, we, they
• Possessive: my, your, his, her

Questions

• Yes/No questions
• Who, what, where, when, why, how

Vocabulary Boost

• Common nouns and objects
• Descriptive adjectives

4. Cultural & Listening Insights

• Polite gestures, greetings, social customs
• Pronunciation drills & phonics (focus on spoken)
• Simple listening activities and comprehension