Language is a primary form of communication by which we express our identity, form meaningful relationships, and participate in our social groups. Learning languages encourages us to develop an appreciation for world cultures, helps us understand a vast array of perspectives, and fosters a spirit of tolerance and peace. Language also makes the exchange of ideas possible helping us expand our world view and narrowing barriers between different cultures. The exchange of ideas and exposure to other languages is also a powerful way in which we gain a profound understanding of our own cultures.
Amharic (amarəñña, አማርኛ), also known as Abyssinian, Amarigna, Amarinya, Amhara, Ethiopian, belongs to the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family. Amharic has close to 22 million first-language speakers and 4 million second-language speakers worldwide. There are three major dialects: Gondar, Gojjami, and Shewa.
Amharic (amarəñña, አማርኛ), also known as Abyssinian, Amarigna, Amarinya, Amhara, Ethiopian, belongs to the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family. Amharic has close to 22 million first-language speakers and 4 million second-language speakers worldwide. There are three major dialects: Gondar, Gojjami, and Showa.
