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  • What Does "Habesha" Actually Mean?

    What Does "Habesha" Actually Mean? History, Meaning, and Modern Usage

    Meskerem 24, 2019 E.C. 5 min read

    Readers will learn where the word Habesha comes from, how its meaning shifted from an ancient Aksumite ethnonym to a modern cultural identity, and why it means different things to different people today.

  • how to learn amharic fast

    How to Learn Amharic Fast: A Realistic Study Plan

    Meskerem 23, 2019 E.C. 4 min read

    Readers will learn a practical, staged approach to learning Amharic, from mastering the Fidel script to holding real conversations, with realistic timeframes at each step.

  • Why Ethiopia's Calendar Runs 7 to 8 Years Behind

    Why Ethiopia's Calendar Runs 7 to 8 Years Behind?

    Meskerem 22, 2019 E.C. 3 min read

    Readers will learn the real reason Ethiopia counts years differently from most of the world, and how its 13-month calendar actually works.