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First words in Amharic

ሰላም (Selam), Hi

TE-na yis-ti-LIGN / se-LAM

ጤና ይስጥልኝ (Tena yistilign), May God grant you health

Formal greeting

Did you know? Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, and the word 'coffee' itself is thought to come from Kaffa, an Ethiopian region. The Ethiopian coffee ceremony (buna) is a sacred social ritual: the beans are roasted, ground, and brewed in front of guests across three rounds symbolising respect, peace, and blessing. Ethiopia is also one of the few countries to have preserved its own calendar (13 months, 7 years behind the Gregorian calendar), which is why Ethiopia celebrated its year 2000 in 2007-2008.

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Your typical Amharic week

2 live video classes per week, Mondays and Thursdays at 8pm (Paris time). Small groups.

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8 – Jun 14, 2026

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Progress in Amharic between classes, at your own pace

Interactive lessons with native audio, vocabulary, dialogues and quizzes. Everything you need to reinforce your skills between live sessions.

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👋ሰላምታ — Salutations de base

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Amharic School - Community

Lea

Selam everyone 🙌

4:22 PM

Tigist

Selam! Welcome to the group 🎉

4:23 PM

I’m not on desktop, is it mobile-friendly too?

4:23 PM

Mrhd

Yes, it works on phone and computer together 📱💻

4:24 PM

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Full program

Your Amharic curriculum

Exactly what you'll find inside the platform: 29 modules, 0+ structured lessons, quizzes and exercises.

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Parcours Débutant Complet

👥ተዋላጭ — Pronoms personnels

👪ቤተሰብ — La famille

🔢ቁጥር — Les nombres de 1 à 10

🔢ብዙ ቁጥር — Nombres au-delà de 10

🎨ቀለም — Les couleurs

🍌ፍራፍሬ — Fruits et légumes

🧍ሰውነት — Le corps humain

🏠ቦታ — Les lieux

🏃ግሥ — Verbes essentiels (1)

🗣️ግሥ — Verbes essentiels (2)

💰ገበያ — Commerce et argent

📏ቅጽል — Adjectifs descriptifs

❓ጥያቄ — Poser des questions

📚ግሥ — Verbes essentiels (3)

📅ጊዜ — Jours et temps

🎉ባህል — Culture et fêtes

💬ምልልስ — Conversations types

🎓ፍተና — Évaluation finale

🔗ቅንብር — Combiner mots (salutations)

🍽️ምግብ — Récap thème nourriture

🏁ማጠቃለያ — Synthèse finale

✅ፍተና — Quiz finaux supplémentaires

📖Grammaire avancée — Verbes et temps

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Amharique intermédiaire

🏺Histoire et civilisation éthiopienne

📜Littérature et rhétorique

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Expression avancée

📖Littérature et rhétorique

The method

Our method for learning Amharic

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Quick level test

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The curriculum

What you'll learn in Amharic

A curriculum designed to get you speaking Amharic in the situations that actually matter to you.

01
Ge'ez syllabary (fidel): read and write Amharic
02
Conversational Amharic from Addis Ababa
03
Semitic grammar: triliteral roots and verb patterns
04
Amharic for the Ethiopian diaspora
05
Culture: Ethiopian coffee, injera, teff, and Coptic Christianity
06
Amharic for NGOs and professionals working in Ethiopia

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about learning Amharic

Is the Amharic syllabary (fidel) difficult to learn?

The fidel has 231 characters, more than the Latin alphabet, but each character represents a full syllable (consonant + vowel), so the logic is remarkably regular. Most learners recognise the core characters within 3 to 4 weeks. Within 2 to 3 months, fluent reading is achievable. Our teachers introduce the fidel progressively using highly effective visual mnemonic techniques.

Is Amharic useful for the Ethiopian diaspora?

The Ethiopian diaspora is substantial, around 3 million people worldwide, with major communities in the United States (Washington DC, Minneapolis), Israel (the Beta Israel), Sweden, Germany, and France. For children of Ethiopian immigrants born in Europe, learning Amharic is often a strong identity choice: maintaining the bond with parents and grandparents who often do not speak fluent French or English.

Why learn Amharic to work in Ethiopia?

Ethiopia is one of Africa's most dynamic economies, with annual growth of 7 to 10% over the past two decades. Addis Ababa hosts the African Union and numerous international organisations. Thriving sectors include agriculture (coffee, teff, flowers), textiles and apparel, tourism (Lalibela, Aksum, Simien Mountains), and construction. Speaking Amharic in this context opens doors that remain closed to non-speakers.

Is Amharic related to other Semitic languages like Arabic or Hebrew?

Yes. Amharic belongs to the Semitic family, like Arabic, Hebrew, and Ethiopian Tigrinya. It shares with them the triliteral root system (3 base consonants generating a family of words). If you already know Arabic or Hebrew, the grammatical structure of Amharic will feel familiar even though the vocabulary is different. Arabic speakers often progress faster when learning Amharic.

How long does it take to reach a conversational level in Amharic?

For an English speaker, expect 10 to 14 months to reach B1 level with 2 classes per week and regular practice. The syllabary, agglutinative grammar, and guttural sounds are the main challenges. However, sentence structure is actually closer to English than Arabic or Japanese, subject + object + verb at the end. Progress is often faster than expected once the fidel is mastered.

How much do Amharic courses cost on Targumi?

Targumi offers 3 plans: quarterly, yearly, and lifetime access. All plans include live small-group classes with native teachers, interactive lessons, and the community. See full pricing on the pricing page.

Are the Amharic courses online or in person?

100% online. Live classes happen twice a week in small groups via Google Meet. You can join from anywhere in the world. The mobile and web app stay accessible 24/7 for interactive lessons.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes. Targumi offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans. If you are not satisfied, just email [email protected] for a full refund.

How do I cancel my subscription?

You can cancel anytime from your profile (“My subscriptions” section) with no hidden fees. Your access stays active until the end of your paid period.

Resources

All Amharic resources

Explore our free tools to progress outside of class.

Amharic level test

Assess your CEFR level in 5 minutes. 30-day learning plan included.

Amharic survival kit

A hundred words and thirty key phrases as a printable PDF, free.

Amharic cultural quiz

How well do you know Amharic culture? Films, music, traditions.

Amharic articles

Guides and articles to learn Amharic.

Amharic vocabulary

Essential words and phrases organized by theme.

Cultural resources

Podcasts, movies, TV shows and music to progress through immersion.

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