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Learn Tigrinya (Tigrigna) the CLEVER Way!
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Learn Tigrinya (Tigrigna) the CLEVER Way!

Learn to Read... AND Write!
Created byGaby Van Horn
Last updated 6/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • How to Identify Tigrinya Fidelat (Letters) - the Eritrean AND Ethiopian versions
  • How to Spell Common Greetings in Eritrean Tigrinya
  • How to Sound Out New Words
  • Tips and Tricks for Self Study and Reaching the Next Level

Course content

8 sections • 43 lectures • 1h 21m total length

  • Typing vs Writing0:51

    Tigrinya looks fancy when you type it. But you DO NOT have to write it like that. Let me explain.

  • No Transliteration Allowed1:02

    Be ready for a brain workout that will get easier over time. Let me explain.

  • Type in Tigrinya on Mobile for FREE1:16

    Gboard now allows speech-to-text for Tigrinya too! But just in case, they remove it as a language again... I'll tell you about two alternatives in this video. I found options for Apple and Android. You're welcome ;)

  • Feeling Overwhelmed? - Here's How to Start1:39
  • How the Fidelat System Works1:38

    Each Fidel, or letter, in Tigrinya, is a specific sound. Here's how it works.

  • Nothing Interesting Read for Tigrinya Practice? Problem Solved!0:38
  • ህ: Ethiopia vs Eritrea - Ancient vs Modern1:49
  • What fidel is that?! ህ

Requirements

  • A positive attitude and a lot of patience ;)
  • Be able to read and write in English
  • A notebook for writing practice
  • Be at least 6 years old :)

Description

This course will go beyond just teaching you all the fidelat! You'll learn to write your name, pronounce new words based on a secret tip, and maybe most importantly, ways to keep progressing with realistic study plan ideas. Let's get started!


This course is mainly for 3 groups of people (but everyone is welcome to try it out):

- Tigrinya diaspora who are fluent speakers but never got a chance to learn how to read and write

- Tigrinya diaspora who are starting from scratch and would like to learn to write their name and common one-word sentences

- Ferenji (foreigners) who are married to Habesha or doing volunteer work and would like to learn more about the language


This ain't your grandma's abugida! The course is organized in a way that creates groups of fidelat that either look or sound the same to make them easier to remember. This course mostly focuses on Eritrean pronunciation and spelling, but Tigray pronunciation and fidelat only used in Ethiopia, are also explained. And the best part is that the last two sections of the course are full of practical tips to help you use everything you've learned in real life! Once you've gone through it, with Udemy's FOREVER ACCESS, you'll have free access for life, including any future updates made to the course!


(If you have a large group of learners and would like a bulk order discount code, contact me directly!)

Who this course is for:

  • Diaspora who want to learn or refresh their Tigrinya reading and writing skills
  • Non-natives who have Tigrinya speaking friends and family they want to communicate with

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