Learn Tigrinya (Tigrigna) the CLEVER Way!

Explore the differences between ስ, ሽ, and ሥ in Tigrinya, compare Ethiopian and Eritrean usage, and learn how to distinguish and write the king's ሥ alongside the Eritrean ስ.

Compare the Tigrinya sounds ን and ኝ, link ኝ to the Spanish ñ, then practice writing ኝ with the top line (and optional divot) before a short quiz.

Compare ብ and ቭ, note that ቭ is ብ with a top line, practice the bump-hill pattern with add-ons, and explore B vs V borrowed words like video about Eritrea.

Identify patterns in the fidel you have written so far, then enjoy a culture break with Engineer Asghedom’s remix video and an interview for Eritrea's 30th independence anniversary before continuing.

Learn to type and recognize the fidelat ይ in Tigrinya, with step-by-step guides from Yeh to Yoh, practice on a whiteboard, and a quick quiz to test mastery.

Learn the shepherd's stick ግ set typed like this, and practice writing it on the whiteboard, then take the 'What Fidel is That?' quiz and prepare for upcoming special characters.

Master three Ge'ez fidel characters gwa, bwa, and qwa by starting with the bottom platform and adding the top letters such as qeh, bah, or gah to form each fidel.

Compare the regular ች and the spitting ጭ in Tigrinya, highlighting tongue position, typing examples, and the visual similarities to ት and ጥ.

Explore Eritrean and Ethiopian forms of ስ, ጽ, and ፅ, including Eritrean ጽ and Ethiopian ፅ with their distinctive strokes, then quiz and enjoy Abraham Afewerki’s music.

Explore the difference between Tigrinya letters ክ and ኽ, where ክ is teeth-based and ኽ uses the epiglottis at the throat, with a whiteboard demo and quiz.

Explore the common tigrinya letters ቀ and ቐ, using color-differentiated strokes, handwriting demonstrations on the whiteboard, and a quiz to identify fidel sounds.

Explore the soft and hard Tigrinya vowels እ and ዕ, learn how these vowels are typed and written, and prepare for the next fidelat set with a quick quiz.

Celebrate mastering all fidelat and recognizing patterns, practice spelling your first name, and learn how to apply these skills in real life with guidance from the instructor.

Explore Tigrinya pronunciation by decoding syllables as consonant-plus-vowel beats in an abugida, using Gaby and Gabrielle as examples and practicing writing your name to master fidelat patterns.

Learn how 6th form in the middle is heard with ነይረ meaning 'I was', using two beats ነይ ረ, and why you don’t hear it at end of a word.

Practice common phrases and spelling, using short one-word sentences to simulate a basic conversation when meeting someone. Record them in a dedicated notebook, split into syllables to aid pronunciation.

Build momentum in learning Tigrinya by actively practicing speaking, reading, writing, and listening, and learn how active practice differs from passive drills.

Learn the kill three birds with one stone technique to practice reading, writing, and speaking by reading aloud and summarizing what you read, using VOA Tigrinya and SBS Tigrinya.

Explore the difference between active and passive listening and practice to progress. Use passive listening with news or songs to grasp gist, and active listening with reading and notes.

Master active vs passive reading in Tigrinya with short aloud practice to train mouth for letter combinations, then use dictionaries and flashcards to learn words in sentences.

Practice active speaking by explaining in simple three-to-five word English sentences, translating to Tigrinya, and building vocabulary with Anki or Quizlet, embracing mistakes and moving forward.

Decode a Tigrinya sentence by breaking words into syllables and six form fidelats, read the sentence, and learn how ክ marks future tense and verbs can appear at the end.