From EthiopiaLiving in Other, Ethiopia (20:07 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 20, 2025
InterestsFilms & TV SeriesMusicSports & FitnessHistoryArt
Hello, I’m Yilkal! As a native Amharic speaker, I specialize in helping beginners build confidence in speaking and understanding the language. Whether you’re preparing for travel, connecting with family, or just starting your language journey, I’ll make learning fun and practical. My approach is patient and engaging—I love using everyday examples to make lessons relatable. When I’m not teaching, you’ll find me at the gym, listening to podcasts, or diving into history and art. Let’s make Amharic feel easy together!
Me as a Teacher
One summer, I had the opportunity to work as a tutor for a 12th-grade student who was preparing for his national exams. I helped him with all the subjects he needed to tackle, from math and physics to other topics. I created study plans, explained concepts in ways that made sense to him, and provided practice problems to reinforce his understanding. My focus was always on helping him truly understand the material, not just memorize it. By the end of the summer, he felt much more prepared and confident, which was incredibly fulfilling for me. I’m currently in my fourth year studying Microelectronics Engineering at Addis Ababa University, so I have a solid background in math and physics.
My lessons & teaching style
When I teach, I try to make learning as engaging and relatable as possible. I start by figuring out where the student is struggling and then work with them to fill in the gaps. I use examples from everyday life to explain tricky concepts and encourage them to ask questions and think critically. I believe learning should be a two-way conversation, not just a lecture, so I always try to create a comfortable space where students feel okay making mistakes and asking for help.
My teaching material
Quizzes
PDF file
Audio files
Text Documents
Image files
Flashcards
Education
2021 - Current
Bachelor’s - Micro-lectronics EngineeringAddis Ababa University
4.8
Rating
7
Students
31
Lessons
97%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
4.8
Rating
7
Students
31
Lessons
97%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Amharic Lessons
Amharic speaking for beginners
A1 - A2Language Essentials31 lessons completed
USD 5.00
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
8 Reviews
John W Riddell
24 Amharic lessons
Eigziabher yemesgen
Dec 12, 2025
John W Riddell
24 Amharic lessons
Yilkal is an amazing Amharic teacher who adapts to my learning style and makes every class calm and enjoyable. Yilkal goes above and beyond by providing recordings, clear explanations, and expert pronunciation coaching, all of which have significantly boosted my confidence. I’m finally practising on my own and reading Romanization with ease or better anyway.
Favorite class phrases:
ዝግጁ ነህ? / ዝግጁ ነሽ? (Are you ready?)
እባክህ ድገምልኝ / እባክሽ ድገሚልኝ (Please repeat it for me)
Proverb: “ያለ ትዕግሥት የለም ትምህርት።”
Without patience, there is no learning.
Nov 8, 2025
John W Riddell
24 Amharic lessons
Yilkal is a super awesome teacher, very patient with my incorrect pronunciation; he is helping me master my tongue. 5-star magic
Oct 25, 2025
John W Riddell
24 Amharic lessons
Awesome teacher
Nov 16, 2025
John W Riddell
24 Amharic lessons
አዎ፣ ቀስ በቀስ እየለመድኩ ነው — Aw, qes be qes eyelemedku new ,Yes, I’m adapting slowly. Yilkal’s been incredibly patient with me ; he always goes out of his way to help and even shapes the class around the things I enjoy. There are plenty of those ‘በስማአም! (Besmaam! ; bəs-MA-am!) moments whenever I get stuck.”
Oct 28, 2025
John W Riddell
24 Amharic lessons
Super Amazing real recommend him to anyone wanting Amharic lessons