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| Learn Amharic - First words | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hi! | ጤና ይስጥልኝ！ t’ēna yisit’ilinyi！ | |
| Hello! | መልካም ቀን！ melikami k’eni！ | |
| How are you? | እንደምን ነህ/ነሽ? inidemini nehi/neshi? | |
| Good bye! | ደህና ሁን / ሁኚ! dehina huni / hunyī! | |
| See you soon! | በቅርቡ አይካለው/አይሻለው! እንገናኛለን። bek’iribu āyikalewi/āyishalewi! inigenanyaleni. | |
How can I learn Amharic in 10 minutes a day?
Learning Amharic in just 10 minutes a day might seem challenging, but it’s entirely possible with a focused approach. Start by dedicating your daily sessions to learning basic greetings and phrases. Apps and online resources can offer quick, digestible lessons tailored to beginners. This method keeps your learning manageable and engaging.
Incorporating Amharic music into your routine is another effective strategy. Listen to popular Amharic songs and try to sing along. This practice can improve your pronunciation and help you learn new words naturally. Music makes the learning process enjoyable and less like a chore.
Flashcards are a timeless learning tool for a reason. Create a set of Amharic flashcards with common words and phrases on one side and their English translations on the other. Reviewing these flashcards for a few minutes daily can significantly boost your vocabulary retention.
Engaging with native speakers, even virtually, can immensely accelerate your learning. Social media platforms and language exchange sites connect learners with native speakers for practice. Conversing with native speakers allows you to apply what you’ve learned in real-life scenarios, enhancing your speaking and listening skills.
Watching Amharic videos with subtitles can also be beneficial. Start with children’s shows or simple news clips, as they tend to use clearer and simpler language. This approach will help you get accustomed to the sounds and rhythms of Amharic, improving your listening comprehension over time.
Committing to daily practice is key to making progress in learning Amharic. Even on busy days, finding just 10 minutes to engage with the language can lead to significant improvements over time. Remember, consistency is more important than the length of each study session.
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