Eastern Armenian for Beginners: Mastering the Basics

An introductory Eastern Armenian language course for personal use and everyday basics

Created byG M, Anna Karamyan

Last updated 6/2025

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What you'll learn

Greet in Armenian at different times of the day
Ask and answer personal questions
Introduce yourself, including where you are from and what language you speak
Understand and use formal and informal language appropriately
Talk about how you feel and ask others about their feelings
Count in Armenian
Express what you have and what you don’t have
Talk about your family members

Course content

4 sections • 8 lectures • 1h 51m total length

Introduction0:31

International Words & First Dialogue14:38
The class aims to introduce common international words to learners, giving them a hint to explore more on their own and discover other international words they can easily use in Armenian. This will help learners feel integrated more quickly.
The second part of the class focuses on gradually building a short dialogue using both formal and informal language.
Describing Yourself & Asking Questions18:02
The class begins with a brief review and introduces more vocabulary related to emotional states (happy, sad, tired, etc.). It focuses on giving short personal information and incorporating it into a dialogue. The class emphasizes asking and answering self-introduction questions.
Topics include: countries, nationalities, and languages, reinforcing the use of formal and informal language.

Personal Pronouns & Daily Greetings17:42
Objectives: We learn personal pronouns! We also learn different times of the day and how to greet people.
By the end of the class, learners will feel comfortable having short dialogues in Armenian, greeting others appropriately, talking about how they feel, and asking questions to their conversation partners.
Negatives, Counting & Talking About Preferences15:00
Objectives: By the end of this class, learners will be able to quickly form negative sentences (e.g., I am not, you are not, he is not).
They will also learn to count in Armenian and begin exploring verbs.
Students will build their vocabulary using the present simple tense and learn how to talk about things they like and dislike.
We also cover the negative form of verbs (e.g., I don’t like, I don’t want).
Bonus – Cultural Note: Learners will discover the meaning of "Hats utum es?"
Places & Possessions12:41
We learn the names of several places in Armenian (e.g., house, park, school).
By the end of the class, students will be able to ask questions like: “Where do you go?”
We also cover the modal verb “have” (I have, you have, etc.) and its negative form.
Students will be able to form sentences expressing possession.

Talking About Family12:57
We learn family members in Armenian!
Objectives: Learners will be able to describe their family in Armenian - what family members they have and how they are related.
Numbers, Possession & Useful Expressions20:00
We learn useful phrases for everyday conversations!
We expand our vocabulary and learn large numbers.
By the end of the class, students will be able to talk about age and ask related questions.
They will also learn possessive pronouns (my, your, his, etc.).

Requirements

No prior knowledge of Armenian is required—this course is perfect for beginners.
Access to a device with internet connection to watch video lessons and practice.

Description

Welcome to Eastern Armenian for Beginners: Mastering the Basics – a foundational course developed by the Learn Armenian Online project. This course is thoughtfully designed for learners who seek a gentle, practical, and structured introduction to Eastern Armenian for everyday communication and meaningful interactions.

Over 7 well-paced lessons, you’ll build essential vocabulary, learn to form useful and simple dialogues, and become familiar with key aspects of Armenian grammar. The focus is on spoken language, distinguishing formal and informal speech, and using culturally relevant expressions that reflect real-life situations.

This course is ideal for heritage learners, travelers, language enthusiasts, or anyone curious about Armenian culture and communication. Whether you're learning for personal enrichment, reconnecting with your roots, or preparing for a visit to Armenia, this course offers clear guidance, friendly instruction, and useful tools.

What’s included:

Bite-sized, engaging, and accessible video lessons
Core vocabulary and grammar broken down simply
Real-life dialogues and culturally informed examples
A focus on basic fluency and confident speaking

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:

Greet others naturally and appropriately
Introduce yourself and ask common personal questions
Talk about how you feel, where you’re from, and your family
Use essential grammar like pronouns, possessives, and present-tense verbs

Start your Armenian language journey with confidence and purpose—one meaningful step at a time.

Who this course is for:

Beginners interested in learning conversational Eastern Armenian for travel, culture, or personal growth.
Anyone looking for a clear, step-by-step introduction to basic Armenian language and everyday communication.

Eastern Armenian for Beginners: Mastering the Basics

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 1min

Foundations of Everyday Armenian2 lectures • 33min

From Greetings to Grammar3 lectures • 45min

Describing Family & Expanding Skills2 lectures • 33min

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