The Essential Guide to Amharic: The National Language of Ethiopia

Author: MR Abraham Teklu
Publisher: Peace Corps Writers
ISBN: 9781935925651
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
The Essential Guide to Amharic is a 150+ pages of grammar, phrases, and vocabulary for the national language of Ethiopia. All translations are spelled phonetically, as well as in the Amharic alphabet. The vocabulary section is organized by topic; greetings, foods, furniture, politics, occupations etc. There are over 200 verb definitions with simple conjugation. The grammar section includes in-depth information on how to conjugate verbs in the past, present and future; using adjectives, pluralizing words, asking questions, punctuation, and much more.

Introductory Grammar of Amharic

Author: Wolf Leslau
Publisher: Otto Harrassowitz Verlag
ISBN: 9783447042710
Category : Amharic language
Languages : en
Pages : 318

Book Description
This book closes the gap for beginners who want to study the Amharic language and had difficulties in finding the right grammar for this purpose: The first grammar of Amharic, the national language of Ethiopia, was published by Hiob Ludolf in 1698. The Amharic grammar published by Praetorius in 1879 is based on Amharic religious texts and on scattered material, usually composed by missionaries. A milestone in the study of Amharic is Marcel Cohen's Traite de langue amharique (1936), but this grammar, too is not completely suited for beginners since the author's generalizations are at times aimed at linguists. The grammar that comes closest to the concept of a beginner's grammar is that of C.H. Dawkin (1960), yet this grammar is extremely short, does not give examples and does not introduce the student to the intricacies of the language.The new book gives all the grammatical forms and the sentences of the present grammar in Amharic script and in phonetic transcription. The illustrative examples have a free and a literal translation. This procedure should likewise prove to be useful for the Semitist as well as for the general linguist.

Colloquial Amharic

Author: David Appleyard
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317306783
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 422

Book Description
Colloquial Amharic: The Complete Course for Beginners has been carefully developed by an experienced teacher to provide a step-by-step course to Amharic as it is written and spoken today. Combining a clear, practical and accessible style with a methodical and thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Amharic in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Colloquial Amharic is exceptional; each unit presents a wealth of grammatical points that are reinforced with a wide range of exercises for regular practice. A full answer key, a grammar summary, bilingual glossaries and English translations of dialogues can be found at the back as well as useful vocabulary lists throughout. Key features include: A clear, user-friendly format designed to help learners progressively build up their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills Jargon-free, succinct and clearly structured explanations of grammar An extensive range of focused and dynamic supportive exercises Realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of narrative situations Helpful cultural points explaining the customs and features of life in Ethiopia. An overview of the sounds of Amharic Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial Amharic is an indispensable resource both for independent learners and students taking courses in Amharic. Audio material to accompany the course is available to download free in MP3 format from www.routledge.com/cw/colloquials. Recorded by native speakers, the audio material features the dialogues and texts from the book and will help develop your listening and pronunciation skills. Additional information on writing the Amharic script can also be found here.

Amharic Learners' Reference Grammar

Author: Bezza Tesfaw Ayalew
Publisher: Nalrc Press
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description

My FIrst Book of Amharic Words

Author: Habte Books
Publisher:
ISBN: 9783981799187
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 38

Book Description
MY FIRST BOOK OF AMHARIC WORDS, has over 400 English and Amharic essential words used at home, school, and everyday life. This beautifully illustrated book of words is ideal for learning Amharic with both Amharic fidel and English. Each word is presented in Amharic with an English translation and phonetic form of the words .

Quantum Mechanics in Amharic

Author: Dereje Seifu
Publisher: Bookbaby
ISBN: 9781098331252
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 68

Book Description
Quantum Mechanics in Amharic, to my knowledge, is the first book on quantum mechanics to use the rich expressions of Ethiopia's official language, which has a long history. Quantum mechanics is a branch of physics, and it is well known that the language of physics is mathematics. However, everyday language is often used to explain the laws of physics that are presented using mathematical expressions. The book's introduction briefly describes the historical roots of quantum mechanics, starting with natural philosophy from 400 BC. The text then follows the historical timeline through the present state of quantum mechanics and explores some of its possible future applications. The first chapter briefly explains the underlying physics essential to understanding quantum mechanics. The second chapter presents the Schrödinger equation and the wave function. The third chapter introduces readers to the time-independent Schrödinger equation and its applications in solving the state of a one-dimensional particle in five different potentials. The end of the book includes translations of over 130 words and lists a few useful references. Readers are given exercises to complete throughout the book, including some proofs after example proofs are presented. Books such as Quantum Mechanics in Amharic that are written in indigenous languages on advanced topics will be useful for the Einstein Project in Africa.

Colloquial Amharic

Author: David L. Appleyard
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780415100038
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 390

Book Description
It is written for self-study or class use. It offers a step-by-step approach to written and spoken Amharic.

Afan Oromo

Author: Abebe Bulto
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781530672462
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
Approximately 200 pages of essential vocabulary, common phrases, grammar, and verb conjugations for the Afan Oromo (Oromiffa) language. Written from the perspective of a native English speaker - useful for anyone visiting or working in Ethiopia's Oromia region. A great tool for Oromo-Ethiopian diaspora to teach children their native tongue.

My First Amharic Alphabets Picture Book with English Translations

Author: Nyala S.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780369600684
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Did you ever want to teach your kids the basics of Amharic Learning Amharic can be fun with this picture book. In this book you will find the following features: Amharic Alphabets. Amharic Words. English Translations.

Basic Amharic; a Teaching Manual

Author: Kebede Gessesse
Publisher: Kebede Gessesse
ISBN: 9780615692371
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 174

Book Description
Amharic is the national language of Ethiopia. Ethiopia is one of the few countries in the world with is own Ge'ez script and Amharic is derived from Ge'ez, Basic Amharic is designed for use by native and non-native Ethiopian children and adults woseh Amharic proficiency is at the biginning and intermediate level. The book is also designed to serve as a textbook for college and university students in the United States and other countries outside Ethiopia. This book is written by an experienced teacher who is also the native speaker of the language. It is easy to use amd well organized that Amharic teachers anywhere can adopt as their textbook. Given that knowledge of the culture would benefit the language learner, cultural considerations relating to the topic are included in the various units of the book. In the grammar sections, basic grammatical aspects of the language are discussed and presented with various examples. The dialogues and expressions are the heart of each unit. They describe situations and aspects of the Ethiopian sociological and cultural perspective. Next to the dialogues, exercises and vocabulary items relating to the situational topics are presented.