Software is such an excellent tool in learning a language because it combines so many forms of media - thus a form of multimedia. Learning in this way involves so many parts of the brain, which makes the process more interesting and enjoyable.
For such a language as this one, this is so important. Since the Ethiopian script is different and complex, simple memorization could quickly become boring and unmeaningful. Whereas, learning by way of games and fun quizes on a software program makes it much more stimulating. A natural byproduct is improved retention of the information that is meant to be memorized.
Here are some software and computer programs that we have found available for learners of this language, and included are summaries of customer's reviews.
Talk Now! Amharic has been given 5 stars by users on Amazon, they found it to be great both for children and adults alike, with stimulating puzzles and quizes, aswell as the capacity to record one's own voice and compare pronunciation with that of the native speaker.
In order to view much of the Ethiopian writing on certain websites you may need to download a font and change your computer settings accordingly. This site kindly and helpfully explains where to find just software and how to change your Unicode settings.
Here is another website offering Geez, free software to help you be able to write and create documents and web applications in Ethiopian script.
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Have you had the experience of learning this language? If so we'd love to hear which Amharic software you used, why it was helpful and what you'd recommend for others.
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