This episode introduces a complex element of Amharic grammar: The Passive Form. An active sentence in English might be “She painted the house”. A similar sentence in its passive form might be “the house was painted”. In this episode we look at how to construct passive sentences starting with verbs in the simple past perfect. I’d recommend pulling up the transcript to follow along with this episode.

S4.E3 - The Passive

For this Story Series episode we give grammar a break to join Selam as she narrates a new wordless picture book. Follow along with the story images, vocabulary list and example sentences in the transcript. If you’ve enjoyed these stories and would like to find out more about taking classes in Addis Ababa or online, please visit us at berekabuna.org. For more on this teaching technique see Greg Thompson’s Growing Participator Approach (GPA).

S4.E5 - Story Series, Alex Pumpernickel

Today we’re lucky to be back with another episode in our Stories Series with the fabulous Selamawit Geleta. If you’re interested in taking Amharic classes, please visit our website at berekabuna.org. As with the last two story series episodes, you’ll find the picture book images and a list of vocabulary in the transcript at our website. I’d recommend following along to test your comprehension and learn new vocabulary. For more on this teaching technique see Greg Thompson’s Growing Participator Approach (GPA).

S4.E6 - Story Series, Frog goes to dinner

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Welcome to Bereka Buna, a podcast series designed to support Amharic Language Learning. Episodes in the series range from a focus on vocabulary and grammar to dialogue and more conversational Amharic to get you started on learning the language and move you beyond the basics. Follow along with full transcripts (transliterated and in Amharic Fidel) to hone your reading and writing skills as you listen. The course is meant as support for learning you may already be embarking on. Join host, Luana DeBorst, and guest speakers on this journey of language learning and exploration! For more visit berekabuna.org. Accompanying videos can be found on YouTube @BerekaBuna.

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