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Tigrinya

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Tigrinya - language of diversity of Eritrea and Ethiopia
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Tigrinya - a language that tells history and preserves tradition

Tigrinya is a fascinating Semitic language closely linked to the history, culture and identity of the people of Eritrea and Ethiopia. It is spoken as a mother tongue by the largest ethnic groups in these countries and plays an important role in preserving the cultural heritage and identity of Tigrin communities.

Tigrinya has a rich history dating back to the ancient kingdom of Aksum in what is now Eritrea and northern Ethiopia. Over the centuries, the language has evolved into a distinct language that people cherish with pride and devotion.

The distribution of Tigrinya is closely linked to the geography and demographic characteristics of the region. Eritrea, an independent state since 1993, has recognized Tigrinya as one of the country's official languages. It is the native language of the Tigrin ethnic group, which makes up a large part of the population. Tigrinya is also spoken in some regions of Ethiopia, especially in the Tigray region.

Tigrinya is a melodic and expressive language with its own script, based on the Ge'ez script. It has a rich oral and written tradition that includes both religious and secular texts. Tigrinya is used in a variety of contexts, from everyday communication and education to literature, music, and theater.

The importance of Tigrinya as a means of communication and cultural heritage cannot be underestimated. Language plays a central role in the preservation and transmission of traditions, customs, stories, and values of Tigrin communities. It is a symbol of identity, belonging and cultural diversity.

The Tigrin communities in Eritrea and Ethiopia are known for their hospitality, rich cultural traditions, and artistic expressions. By learning Tigrinya and immersing themselves in this fascinating language, visitors can gain a deeper insight into the way of life, history and cultural treasures of these regions.

Tigrinya is a precious commodity that embodies the cultural diversity and richness of Eritrea and Ethiopia. It is a language that connects people, strengthens communities, and fosters pride in one's cultural identity. Learning and appreciating Tigrinya opens access to a world of stories, traditions, and human connection.

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Intensive Courses / Educational Leave

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Tigrinya Courses
Beginner to Advanced (A1 – C1/C2)

Year-round every month after a placement test or consultation—non-binding and free of charge!

Number of participants: 3 – 7 people
Minimum age: 17 years
Duration: 1 week with the option to extend by an additional week

Times:

  • LargeTigrinyaintensive course (30 hrs./week, 6 hrs. daily), Monday to Friday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM / Educational leave with clock hours 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM with breaks by arrangement, if applicable plus additional Price adjustment

TheTigrinyaintensive course is clearly structured and guarantees rapid learning progress in acquiring and deepening practical and theoretical skills. In a very short time, you will build a rich vocabulary (approx. 50 new words and common phrases per day), enabling you to handle important situations confidently. The focus is on communication, with special emphasis on correct pronunciation and grammar. Listening comprehension exercises, use of current press articles, discussions, group work, role-plays, and short dictations help build your confidence in the language.

*Employees are entitled to educational leave of 5 working days per year or 10 days every two years.

Tigrinya Intensive Courses Overview

30 hours per week, 6 hours per day
Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, incl. Breaks
Mini groups: 3 – 4 people, max. 6 – 7 people

The courses can be booked for one or two weeks.

We offer courses for:

  • Beginners (A1-A2)
  • Intermediate (B1-B2)
  • Advanced (C1-C2)

Placement: Upon registration, you will receive a placement test.
Individual scheduling: available upon request.
Registration fee: €29.90

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Pricing Information (30 hrs/week)

Tigrinya Intensive Course in Frankfurt - also recognized as educational leave:

Educational Leave 1 Week 2 Weeks 4 Weeks
from 3 people €429 €850 upon request
2 people €579 €1,069 upon request
1 person exclusive €1,159 €2,169 upon request

Alternative hour adjustment: 2 people 16 hrs, 1 person 12 hrs.

Students, trainees, and job seekers receive a 5% discount (up to 27 years old).

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Weekend Intensive Courses

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Business Courses

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Standard courses in the evening

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Tigrinya Courses

Ourevening courses are especially suitable for working professionals. Between 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM, we offer continuous language instruction at different proficiency levels with exercises covering all aspects of language acquisition: speaking, listening, writing, and reading.

Alternatively, 4 or 8 weeks can also be booked. You will receive 2 lessons per week (45 min. each).

Number of participants: 3 – 8 people

For your better orientation, we offer you as needed:

  • aplacement test
  • a non-binding consultation with one of ourspecialist instructors
  • a free trial lesson

Students, pupils, trainees, and job seekers receive a 5% discount.

The dates shown may be subject to change. Additional courses can be arranged upon request for a minimum of 2 participants.

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Tigrinya Courses
Standard evening courses with one session per week of 2 lessons:

The following prices apply to standard courses:

12 weeks 24 weeks
3 to 8 people €399 €789

Students, trainees, and job seekers up to 27 years receive a 5% discount

The number of hours will be reduced as follows with fewer participants:

2 people (8 weeks)

1 person (5 weeks)

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Overview of current courses

Entry is possible at any time after a trial lesson. The planned duration per course is 12 weeks; shorter formats of 8 or 4 weeks are also possible.

With prior knowledge approx. 15-20 contact hours

New Beginner and Basic Courses

 

  • Tue, 2026-01-20: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Thu. 05.02.26: 17:30 - 19:00
  • Mon. 23.02.26: 18:00 - 19:30
  • Wed. 11.03.26: 18:00 - 19:30
  • Thu. 26.03.26: 18:00 - 19:30
  • Mon. 13.04.26: 18:30 - 20:00
  • Tue, 2026-03-28: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Thu. 16.04.26: 18:00 - 19:30
  • Mon. 04.05.26: 18:00 - 19:30
  • Wed. 20.05.26: 18:00 - 19:30
  • Thu. 04.06.26: 17:30 - 19:00
  • Mon. 22.06.26: 17:30 - 19:00

Entry possible until 2 weeks after course date.

Weekend courses

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The intensive course is for people who have little time and want to achieve effective learning results of an intensive course within one weekend.

  • 13 lessons
  • 1 weekend
    • Friday 17:00 – 19:30 (incl. 15 min. break)
    • Saturday 10:00 – 15:00 (incl. 30 min. break)
    • Sunday 10:00 – 13:15 (incl. 15 min. break)
  • Mini groups from 3 – 7 people
  • for beginners & elementary level as well as for intermediate & upper intermediate

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€239 per weekend Tigrinya courses.

If you book and pay in advance for several weekends, you will receive a 5% discount!

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Month Dates
January 10 – 12 17 – 19 24 – 26 31 – 02
February 07 – 09 14 – 16 21 – 23 28 – 02
March 07 – 09 14 – 16 21 – 23 28 – 30
April 04 – 06 11 – 13    
May 02 – 04 09 – 11 16 – 18 23 – 25
June 06 – 08 13 – 15 20 – 22 27 – 29
July 04 – 06 11 – 13 18 – 20 25 – 27
August 01 – 03 08 – 10 15 – 17 22 – 24
September 05 – 07 12 – 14 19 – 21 26 – 28
October 03 – 05 10 – 12 17 – 19 24 – 26
November 07 – 09 14 – 16 21 – 23 28 – 30
December 05 – 07 12 – 14    

Combination Courses

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Combination courses meaningfully combine the advantages of two learning situations: the dynamics and enjoyment of learning a foreign language in a group with individual support and the focus on specific learning needs in one-on-one instruction.

You participate in ongoing group lessons and can also work directly with the teacher to deepen, supplement, and specify what you have learned according to your own needs. Our combination courses are structured as follows:

  • 1 evening of group instruction per week
  • Start: from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
  • Duration: 2 hours of 45 min. each
  • 24 hours in the group and 10 individual lessons by arrangement
  • small groups, approx. 3-7 people
  • Beginner to intermediate

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Conversation Courses

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Our conversation courses offer you the perfect opportunity to improve your language skills in a dynamic and practical environment. Through targeted conversation exercises and interactive discussions, we help you strengthen your oral expression and gain more confidence when speaking. Our qualified teachers create a pleasant learning atmosphere where you feel comfortable and stay motivated. Whether you are a beginner or advanced learner, our conversation courses are tailored to your individual needs and offer you the opportunity to expand your language skills in an entertaining and effective way.

  • 20 hours of 45 min. each
  • Monday – Wednesday from 6:00 PM
  • Groups of 2 – 8 people
  • from intermediate level
  • Take advantage of the flexible solution of our “ten-session pass” in the form of ten conversation evenings freely selectable from our offerings, with alternating weekdays also possible, valid for 4 months.

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Express Courses

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Company courses

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In our professionalcourses, you learn to useconfidently in professional life and to continuously improve or perfect your oral and written communication skills.

Depending on your needs and starting situation, we recommend learning groups with up to 4, up to 8, or up to 12 participants. The courses are conducted either directly at your company or at our location at Konstablerwache in our training rooms.

Sprachtreff Frankfurt trains you and your employees in 26 languages and all levels from A1 to C2.

We offer individual and 2:1 training, crash courses, or group training for employees of a specific department, business lunch with an instructor, or accompaniment to business appointments. You decide whether the instruction takes place in-house at your company or in our comfortable, country-themed course rooms near Konstabler Wache.

You determine the subject area:

  • Finance
  • Law
  • Logistics
  • Marketing
  • Sales
  • Special occasions such as presentations, lectures, or trade fairs

Our native-speaking instructors conduct customized training for your field.

You can find our information brochure here.

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You determine the training times and types. We flexibly accommodate your work rhythm, time budget, and special coaching needs. Training times can take place in the morning, afternoon, or evening, include one-week breaks for important events, or be designed as a combination of individual and group training.

  • Dates upon request
  • permanently bookable

For Professional Use

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Private/Individual Courses

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Tigrinya/Individual Lessons

They are at the center of what is happening in the classroom. These course formats, together with the preliminary consultation and placement interview, are the fastest and most effective ways to navigate a new language without difficulty. By optimally compiling and using all available teaching materials and carefully matching them to your individual learning pace, your success is pre-programmed.

Especially recommended if you have difficulty keeping regular appointments but still need to quickly prepare your language skills for a job interview, presentation, or other important event. Often it also happens that you have to present your contribution in a specific area in the target language in a qualified and fluent way. In these cases, particularly well-versed language trainers convey complex, job-oriented or scientific content in a short period of time.

Private Lessons in Frankfurt

Our offer private lessons is the most intensive and fastest form of learning. This form of teaching is also suitable for participants who need a very flexible schedule and have very specific, individual, often subject-specific requirements. One lesson lasts either 45 minutes or 60 minutes. Individual appointments are possible on request. The lesson times can be freely arranged. For your better orientation, we offer you as needed:

  • A placement test
  • A non-binding consultation with one of our specialist instructors
  • A free trial lesson in one of our group courses or alternatively a single lesson (45 min.), which will be credited to your contract free of charge upon subsequent booking

Dates: Anytime by prior arrangement.

Services: Placement test, free consultation with specialist instructors, a qualified certificate upon course completion, participation in our practical social language evening (language party).

Two-to-One Instruction (2 students, 1 teacher)

Our two-to-one instruction offering is the most intensive and fastest learning format for two people. This form of teaching is also suitable for participants who need a very flexible schedule and have very specific, individual, often subject-specific requirements and common interests. One lesson lasts either 45 minutes or 60 minutes. Individual appointments are possible on request. The lesson times can be freely arranged. For your better orientation, we offer you as needed:

  • A placement test
  • A non-binding consultation with one of our specialist instructors
  • A free trial lesson

Dates: Anytime by prior arrangement.

Services: Placement test, free consultation with specialist instructors, a qualified certificate upon course completion, participation in our practical social language evening (language party).

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Individual lessons (under 10 teaching units, the price is €44 / 45 min.) and Two-to-One lessons (under 10 teaching units, the price is €24 / 45 min.)

An optimal teaching and learning format if you want to learn the language very quickly and intensively, while also needing to remain very flexible with your time. We offer individual lessons or, as a variant with two participants and one teacher, also during lunchtime as a Business Lunch.

Scope 10 hrs. 20 hrs. from 30 Ustd. Single hr. with 60'
Individual lessons per hour €42.90 €41.90 €40.90 €56.00
2 people Two-to-One lessons per hour €23.00 €22.00 €21.00 €30.50
Happy Hour 1 person (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM) per hour €40.90 €39.90 €38.90 ---
Happy Hour 2 people (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM) per hour €21.00 €20.00 €19.00 ---

(*) Please note: These prices apply to private individuals! Company courses based on individual offer.

Special arrangement for closed groups! If at least three people with comparable previous knowledge and learning goals register together, we enable special conditions for customized course content. One lesson lasts 45 minutes.

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  • Anytime by prior arrangement
  • Flexible lesson times

Online language courses

Not everyone has the opportunity to attend a language school in person. That’s why we offer online language courses for many different languages. Learn comfortably from home—our qualified teachers come directly to you via the internet. You enjoy the same benefits as with private lessons and alternatively have the option to use group sessions in the virtual classroom.

Our courses are flexible and adapt to your individual schedule. This way, you can learn without stress or time pressure. Use modern technology to effectively improve your language skills.

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Free placement test

Take the freeTigrinyalanguage test now to reliably assess your language skills and quickly find out what level you currently have. This gives you an initial orientation and helps you better determine which course is best suited for you.

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