| Learn
Armenian
Introduction
Learn how to read and write
in Armenian. That's what this section of Hye Etch is all about. To give
the Hye Etch visitor the opportunity to learn this beautiful and ancient
language of ours. There are many people out there who never had
the chance to learn the Armenian language due to various circumstances.
There are many who know how to speak Armenian, but do not know how to read
or write in Armenian and are willing to learn if they had the chance.
The main aim of this section
is to introduce the visitor to the Armenian alphabet. To give them the
chance to learn how to read and write in Armenian. The lessons are targeted
towards individuals who are literate in the English language and wish to
learn Western Armenian. Thoughtfully planned and designed tutorials will
give the student the opportunity to accomplish the above mentioned at their
own pace, without any pressure.
| Credits and Acknowledgments
This project has been one
of the most demanding tasks I had to undertake. The idea of the lessons
started due to popular demand (early 2002) by Hye Etch visitors. Since
then only a hand full of people have offered to help with this mammoth
task. These people deserve all the thanks in the world for their true Armenian
spirit.
- Armenag
and
Houry
Yeghiayan and their daughter
Heghnar
Yeghiayan (from Lebanon) for their generous donation of
the "Dziadzan" Armenian language text & grammar books.
- Edith
Ananian Fisher (from Australia) for helping with the lessons
and writing the article entitled "The Armenian Alphabet, St Mesrop Mashtots
(361-440AD)" which is published within.
- Khatchik
Mazlemian (from the Netherlands) for researching and compiling
the online Armenian word dictionary.
- Shogher
Markarian (from the US) for researching and compiling the
online Armenian short sentences.
Finally, thanks to all who purchased
the 2003 'Hye Etch' Armenian Calendar
and Alphabet Art Poster. Your
generosity is very much appreciated.
If you wishes to support
'Hye Etch' and would like to purchase the Alphabet Art Poster, please click 
John
Semerdjian
Webmaster & Creator
of 'Hye Etch'
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| Contents
 'Hye
Etch' is proud to be the world's first and only Armenian web site to offer
a comprehensive, well-researched and implemented Western Armenian
lessons on the Internet. The following is a list of the contents of the
'Learn Armenian' section of 'Hye Etch'.
- A brief history - The Armenian
Alphabet, St Mesrop Mashtots (361-440AD).
- Basic comparison between the
Armenian and English alphabet.
- Introduction to the Armenian
Alphabet (Vowels and consonants).
- Learning the Armenian alphabet
(with character sounds and descriptions).
- Compound Letters (Diphthongs).
- Punctuation (with detailed descriptions
and examples)
- Step-by-step instructions and
simple exercises.
- Armenian short sentences with
their English translations and supporting exercises.
- The world's first online Western
Armenian dictionary (to learn and practice basic words).
- A comprehensive reference chart
of the Armenian alphabet (for print out).
- A special exercise sheet to
practice hand writing (for print out).
- A list of Armenian language
study resources and books.
- A free Armenian font to download
and use on your computer.
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To continue providing our
visitors with high standards of quality service, and to prevent Internet
bandwidth abuse by non-interested individuals, we have decided to implement
a password protection system.
This is how it works
- If someone is genuinely interested in learning how to read and write
in Armenian, then all they need to do is donate a book/s (read bellow
for more details) with their full name and e-mail address to 'Hye Etch'.
When we receive the book/s we will e-mail you the password and all you
need to do is click on the "Learn Armenian!"
button located at the bottom of this page and enter your password to access
the lessons.
The
book/s you donate to 'Hye Etch' need to comply with the following simple
guidelines:
- We accept new and used books
(must be in good condition).
- All should be Armenian related
(in English or Armenian) to the combined value of no
less than US $50.00.
- They can be about any subject
- Armenian history, architecture, arts, culture, poetry, costumes, painting,
rugs, jewellery, treasures, khatch-kars (cross stones), illuminated manuscripts,
alphabet, stamps, coins, insignia, songs, dictionaries, literature, children's
books etc.
- Send the book/s to the following
address:
Learn
Armenian
SSS Graphics (Hye Etch)
Level 1, 856 Pittwater
Road
Dee Why, NSW 2099 AUSTRALIA
Don't forget to include your
full name and e-mail address.
The books we receive will be
used for research and further development of the 'Hye Etch' web site. Click
to see a list of the books currently available in the 'Hye Etch' library.
Also for your convenience we have included a list of web sites that sell
Armenian books on the Internet. Please make sure
you don't send us a book we already have. Thank you.
NOTE:
If you wish to donate money instead of books, please click
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Please
click on the button below to enter your password and access the lessons.
If you don't have a password, read the information above to learn how to
get one. Good luck and have fun!
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