Our Resources to Learn Tigrinya
Reading AND Writing Course
Language Atlas of Eritrea + Tigray
Language Atlas of Eritrea + Tigray
Language Atlas of Eritrea + Tigray
Language Atlas of Eritrea + Tigray
Language Atlas of Eritrea + Tigray
Classes Start 3 Times a Year
Choose a Time That Works for You
My cohorts last for 6 weeks. Each session is only 30 minutes long.
The cohort package starts at €117.
You can have 1 - 4 sessions per week.
I teach adults in the diaspora and allies learning Tigrinya.
The sessions are one-on-one using Zoom.
You can take classes with me even if you don't read or write in Tigrinya.
Cohorts start in:
- FEBRUARY - prices increase every February*
- JUNE
- OCTOBER
Sound interesting? Do you want to chat and find out more?
*For new clients, the price will increase in 2026
starting at €150 per cohort
Here are some testimonials
American Habesha Student
I’m so glad I found Gaby. I enrolled in a six-week one-on-one session to work on my Tigrinya skills. During the first session, we were able to assess my Tigrinya skills, review my goals, and, based on that, create a lesson plan.
Gaby is not only a talented instructor but also passionate and gentle. She was able to pinpoint my struggles, suggest better ways of studying, and celebrate all my small/big accomplishments.
I look forward to more sessions with Gaby.
Gaby, thank you for your dedication, commitment, and the hard work you have put in to make learning fun and possible.
African American Doing Volunteer Work With Habesha
This is a great story and a great tool! I love the background and the story as told from a child's perspective. The history and cultural insights are fun and helpful. The questions written at the end of each section are helpful prompts to practice speaking in the target language. I would recommend this to anyone hoping to improve their language skills in English or Tigrinya!
American Habesha Student
Gaby has been amazing! She clearly has a passion for language, which always makes learning easier. She is always willing to share resources she has and is driven to close the gap in Tigrinya resources. I found it helpful that she adjusted the plan to my needs instead of sticking to a set curriculum, a true mark of a great tutor.
I feel more confident in my Tigrinya than ever, and I am excited for my next set of sessions in the future!
American Habesha Student
Gaby is a great instructor and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to learn Tigrinya! She is super knowledgeable and the way her program is designed helps give you a solid foundation and keeps me engaged in wanting to learn.
Learning a language later in life can feel intimidating, but Gaby is very encouraging and warm with her approach.
She is also very flexible with scheduling class times to help fit your schedule. I found that very helpful juggling work/family life.
Onward to the second sprint of learning!
I'm a happy customer.
Habesha Father in the US
I personally believe this kind of content is excellent for learning—being able to read the story and also hear it in audio or video format really helps. As a first-generation Habesha living in a Western country—like in Europe, North America, and others—I can read it to my son, who is second-generation. For those who can’t read Tigrigna, listening repeatedly can truly help them connect with the language and culture.
German Habesha Student
I’ve been taking Tigrinya classes with Gaby for two terms now, and I’m genuinely looking forward to starting the third. From the beginning, she created a well-structured and thoughtful learning journey — starting with the basics and gradually tailoring the lessons to my personal goals and interests.
Gaby always comes well-prepared, checks in for feedback, and adapts the focus of the lessons based on what I want to learn. Each session combines vocabulary, sentence structure, conversation practice, and cultural context — making the learning process not only effective but also really enjoyable.
Even though the sessions are virtual, Gaby manages to create a warm, welcoming, and safe space to learn. I always feel encouraged to speak and try things out, without pressure or judgment. Her teaching style is both professional and personable, and the progress I’ve made is a testament to her dedication.
If you’re thinking about learning Tigrinya, I can wholeheartedly recommend learning with Gaby. It’s fun, it’s motivating, and it works.
American Habesha Student
My older sister was fluent in Tigrinya. So when she went to school, she was put into ESL. That deterred my parents from wanting to speak to me in Tigrinya. I would speak to them in English, and they would speak to me in Tigrinya. Usually, we would have like 60%, 65% understanding most of the time.
But it's really important to me, so I'll be able to speak, just a piece of who I am. And I feel like I should be able to know my language.
So I came to [Gaby for Tigrinya classes for 3 months].
Even if there's no quote-unquote monetary value attached to it, there's some other value attached to it.
Habesha Father in the UK
The story is truly unique, and I appreciate the way it’s been told. The narration adds something special. As a father of three, I often find it challenging to find stories we can share with our children to help them develop their listening skills. That’s why this one stood out. It offers something meaningful, both in content and in how it engages young minds.
African American Doing Volunteer Work With Habesha
It was in a very safe space. It gave me confidence to actually try to speak Tigrinya. It's a very intimidating language but Gaby broke it down. And it wasn't just like the educational part of how to pronounce things, but also the culture that went behind it.
It gave me that motivation. It gave me confidence and it taught me the little rules that people who are native speakers forget that we (as learners) have to remember.
African American Married to Habesha in the US
HIM: Gaby has been amazing! She has turned a language that I felt like I would never learn into easy concepts. I look forward to learning from her for the foreseeable future. (He was a student for 6 months.)
HIS HABESHA WIFE: I just wanted to thank you again. These lessons have brought him and me a lot of joy. My family gets so excited when he shows them what he's been learning, and he loves to show off his new skills!
White Dutch Doing Volunteer Work With Habesha
Gaby is a fantastic language teacher. I was struggling to get back into Tigrinya, but her methods made a huge difference. She doesn't use a one-size-fits-all approach; instead, she provided a truly customized plan based on my specific needs.
Her tips were concrete and practical, helping me move forward in small steps and stay motivated. If you are looking for a tutor who truly listens and tailors the lessons to you, I cannot recommend her highly enough.
White German Doing Volunteer Work with Habesha
Gaby is an excellent teacher. [I took classes with her for 2 years.] Her classes are well-structured, yet she kindly adapted the material to my questions or interests.
As Gaby has learned Tigrinya herself, she is familiar with the challenges and difficulties of the language and can give helpful background information both on the language itself and the culture.
She has a charming way of pushing me out of my comfort zone to get me talking, and then waits patiently until I get my sentence together. She is also full of good ideas and tips for learning in between lessons. Thank you, Gaby!