This application allows learners to learn the alphabet, which is used for the majority of the Ethiopian languages, in a relatively short period of time. This application has three main sections; the main page, Reference, and Numbers & Characters. The main page lists the first letters of each alphabet sound class. This section allows users to selectively learn a specific sound class in a detail view. Here, users can tap onto each letter for its pronunciation. A native speaker enunciates the pronunciation to facilitate accurate imitation. Learners are encouraged to tap each letter for the sound and repeat the pronunciation out loud.
Everyone learns differently, and this is one way to learn a new language alphabet faster. Once you learn the correct pronunciation of each letter, you’re set to start reading in the majority of languages spoken in Ethiopia right away. If you already speak one of the languages, now you can read and write with greater comfort as you learn the alphabets. If you’re new to the language, this is the right gateway to start learning the languages including the national language – Amharic.
The Reference section displays the entire alphabet together with the English letters. It is important to note that some Ethiopian alphabet consonants do not have English equivalent, therefore the closest English sound representation is used. For that reason, this section is not a stand-alone reference; rather it is a quick overview of what’s learnt on the main section. The third section is the Numbers and Irregular Characters section. This section portrays numbers and irregular characters.
Thank you for choosing to learn the Ethiopian Alphabet. We love to hear from you.
System Requirements:
Supported OS: [Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000]
Processor: Any
RAM: Any
Hard Disk: 3 MB
Video Card: N/A
High quality stereo sound for each alphabet in the detail view Irregular characters – display Numbers – display Quick Reference – Ethiopian Alphabet combined with English letters A native speaker enuciating the alphabet pronunciation to facilitate imitation