Hear it
Native voices make the rhythm familiar.
LEARN · SPEAK · EXPLORE · CONNECT
Afaan Oromoo for every learner and every reason to learn.
Learn from the beginning, strengthen the language you already carry, help your family stay connected, prepare for travel, explore Oromo culture, or study the language more deeply, all through one connected platform.
Native audioGuided lessonsWeb · iOS · Android
HEAR A NATIVE VOICEAkkam jirta?
How are you?
DOWNLOAD THE APPTake Afaan Oromoo with you.
CHOOSE YOUR PATH
One platform. Every reason to begin.
Whether you are learning your first words, reconnecting with your language, teaching a child, planning a journey or studying Afaan Oromoo more deeply, there is a clear place to start.
Learn for myself
Start from the beginning or strengthen your speaking, listening, reading, writing and everyday expression.
Learn as a family
Create individual learning profiles and make Afaan Oromoo part of everyday family life.
Learning for children
Age-appropriate listening, Qubee, reading, stories, games, culture and conversation.
Study language deeply
Explore grammar, literacy, vocabulary and resources for deeper study.
Travel and explore
Learn practical phrases and discover destinations, customs and cultural context.
Research and language
Explore grammar, literacy, vocabulary and resources for deeper study.
MORE THAN A LANGUAGE-LEARNING APP
One language. An entire world of learning and connection.
Afaan brings together structured learning, native audio, children’s education, family learning, digital courses, Oromo culture, travel knowledge, professional language services and deeper language study in one connected platform.
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Guided learning
Structured paths for beginners, returning speakers and growing readers.
02Native audio
Hear real recorded Afaan Oromoo in lessons and practical phrases.
03Children and families
Private profiles, progressive levels and household learning tools.
05Oromo World
Places, history, food, customs, stories and living cultural knowledge.
06Travel and phrasebook
Practical words for journeys, daily interaction and connection.
07Grammar and research
Literacy, sentence building and responsible research pathways.
08Translation and interpretation
Human-led written and scheduled live language services.
BUILT FOR ADULT LEARNERSBeginner · Heritage · Returning · Native literacy
YOUR STARTING POINTBegin with the words you already know.
FOR ADULT LEARNERS01 02 03
Start from the beginning, or strengthen the Afaan Oromoo you already carry.
Designed for complete beginners, heritage learners, returning speakers and native speakers who want stronger literacy and grammar. Build practical conversation, improve listening, learn Qubee, read with confidence and express yourself more naturally.
Use it
Practice phrases for real conversations.
Read it
Build Qubee, spelling and confidence.
- Beginner learning paths
- Everyday conversation
- Native-speaker audio
- Qubee and pronunciation
- Reading and writing
- Grammar and sentence building
- Stories and cultural context
- Progress tracking
- Multiple support languages
FROM RECOGNITION TO EXPRESSION
Many people carry Afaan Oromoo in their hearts, even when the words do not come easily.
Some grew up hearing it but never learned to answer. Some speak it but want to read and write with confidence. Some are discovering it for the first time. Afaan helps every learner move from recognition to understanding, expression and connection.
You do not have to begin perfectly. You only have to begin.
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
A child’s world for Afaan Oromoo. A parent’s view of progress.
Afaan Kids gives children a joyful, age-appropriate place to listen, play, read and speak. Parents get a calm companion view for profiles, activities, safety and progress, with two experiences connected by one language.
01Nine progressive learning levels02Ages 3–1803Private learner profiles04Parent-managed access05Assignments and progress06Games and practice07Family conversation activities08No public child profiles09No advertisements for children
Explore children and family learningAFAAN KIDSPlay. Listen. Grow.
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FOR PARENTSSee the little wins.Private progress, shared safely.
Private, parent-managed learning
OROMO WORLD
Photo: DeDuijn · CC BY-SA 4.0Learn the language. Discover the world behind it.
Explore Oromo history, Gadaa, places, customs, food, clothing, names, proverbs, stories, tourism and living cultural knowledge. Every word becomes more meaningful when it is connected to people, place and culture.
Enter Oromo World
LANGUAGE AND RESEARCH
Go beyond conversation.
Explore Afaan Oromoo grammar, literacy, vocabulary, sentence structure, language history and research-oriented resources for students, educators, writers and scholars.
Discuss education or research accessLearning foundations
Qubee practice, literacy, vocabulary, guided sentence building and grammar within current learning paths.
Expanded research library
A broader public collection for deeper grammar, language history and research-oriented study is planned and is not yet published.
TRAVEL WITH LANGUAGE AND CONTEXT
Do more than visit. Understand, communicate and connect.
Learn practical language for airports, transportation, accommodation, food, payments, emergencies and local interaction while exploring destinations and respectful cultural guidance.
AirportTransportAccommodationFoodPaymentsEmergencies
Explore travel Afaan OromooPROFESSIONAL LANGUAGE SERVICES
Afaan Oromoo and Amharic, written and live.
Human-led translation, review, localization and scheduled interpretation for schools, healthcare organizations, government agencies, legal services, nonprofits, universities and employers.
Document translation
Content review
Localization
Phone interpretation
Video interpretation
Meeting interpretation
In-person interpretation
BUILT WITH LANGUAGE EXPERTISE
Created with native speakers, educators and language experts.
Language learning, children’s literacy, cultural knowledge, education and professional services require different kinds of expertise. Afaan keeps those roles explicit and publishes named profiles only after the person’s title, institution, project role and permission are confirmed.
Meet approved people and partnersVERIFICATION STANDARD
Credentials before claims.
No university endorsement is implied. The public directory remains limited to experts and organizations whose exact relationship has been reviewed and approved.
LEARNER VOICES
A little encouragement can change how learning feels.
Afaan is being shaped around the moments that matter: hearing a familiar word, answering with confidence and making language part of everyday life.
The first words felt possible.
A calm place to start, with lessons that make room for listening, repetition and real everyday language.
My child can learn, and I can stay close.
The children’s pathway gives young learners their own space while keeping progress and practice visible to the family.
A stronger bridge for teaching.
Afaan brings language, culture and structured learning together in a way that can grow with a classroom or community program.
I finally hear the rhythm of home.
Short listening practices helped me reconnect with family conversations and speak without second-guessing every word.
Our family has a shared routine now.
The daily activities are simple enough for busy evenings, and everyone can celebrate a small win together.
The lessons respect how adults learn.
I can slow down, repeat a phrase and return when I have time. That made practice feel sustainable.
My students ask for Afaan time.
The stories and pronunciation activities give my class an inviting way into language and culture.
Travel feels more human.
Knowing a few useful phrases changed the way I entered conversations and showed respect while visiting Oromiyaa.
Reading is becoming a habit.
The progression from sounds to words is clear, encouraging and never makes me feel behind.
A thoughtful home for our language.
Afaan brings learning, culture and practical tools together without losing the warmth of the people behind it.
OUR PARTNERS
Language grows stronger together.
We welcome schools, community organizations, educators, researchers and language professionals who want to make Afaan Oromoo more visible, teachable and connected.
SCHOOLS
Bring Afaan Oromoo into classrooms, after-school programs and family learning.
COMMUNITY
Support heritage language, local teaching and cultural knowledge across generations.
RESEARCH
Build responsible pathways for literacy, documentation, grammar and language study.
LANGUAGE SERVICES
Work with human-led translation, review, localization and interpretation.
AFAAN OROMOO · PREORDERCarry the language.
Carry the language.
Make it your own.
Premium hoodies, T-shirts, kids’ apparel, hats, and totes. Paid preorders ship from October 31, 2026.
Shop the collectionLearning designed with care.
The same care applied to language and learning extends to profiles, account security, payment and membership controls.
Native Afaan Oromoo audio
Recorded language is paired with readable text and meaning.
Private child profiles
Younger learners use adult-managed profiles that are never public.
Parent-controlled access
Adults control profiles, assignments, purchases and household access.
No child advertising
Children’s learning is not supported by advertising.
Secure account infrastructure
Authentication is handled through Amazon Cognito.
Secure payment providers
Web card details stay with Stripe; supported in-app purchases are managed by Apple.
Transparent memberships
Production prices, billing cadence and taxes are explained before checkout.
Clear cancellation controls
Cancelling stops renewal; access continues according to the provider’s subscription end date.
ACCESS AND MEMBERSHIP
Choose the access that fits the way you learn.
Prices below come from the production billing configuration. Individual and Family plans renew monthly or annually until cancelled.
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IndividualFor your own learning
Save 44%Best value
$8.33USDper month
$179.88$99.99Billed annually until cancelled
Save 44%Save $79.89 each year
3% service fee+$3.00Total before tax$102.99
✓7-day free trial
Everything you need to keep learning
- ✓One adult learner profile
- ✓Complete individual learning path
- ✓Web, iOS, and Android app access
- ✓Progress tracking
- ✓Oromo World and phrase resources
FamilyFor learning together
Save 44%Best value
$16.67USDper month
$359.88$199.99Billed annually until cancelled
Save 44%Save $159.89 each year
3% service fee+$6.00Total before tax$205.99
✓7-day free trial
Everything you need to keep learning
- ✓Up to 5 family members in one account
- ✓Everything in Individual
- ✓Parent-managed household
- ✓Multiple private learner profiles
- ✓Children’s learning paths
- ✓Family assignments and progress
- ✓Family practice activities
School & OrganizationExplore partnership access
QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
A clear place to begin.
Need help with an account, course, privacy, partnership or language correction?
Contact AfaanIs Afaan only for children?
No. The platform serves adult beginners, heritage and returning learners, native speakers strengthening literacy, children, families, travelers, educators, researchers and organizations.
Can I begin without an account?
Yes. The native-audio phrase, sample lesson, public phrasebook and Qubee challenge are available without a credit card. An account is needed to save progress and unlock paid access.
What age can children begin?
The current children’s pathway is designed for ages 3–18. A parent or legal guardian creates the adult account and controls each private child profile.
Are research resources already available?
Grammar, literacy, vocabulary and sentence-building material exists within current learning pathways. The expanded public research library is planned and is marked Coming soon.
Which support languages are available?
The public experience supports English, Afaan Oromoo, Amharic, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish and Swedish.
How are children’s profiles protected?
Children use private profiles controlled by a parent or legal guardian. There are no public child profiles or advertisements for children. The Privacy page explains the current safeguards.
Does it work on the web, iPhone, iPad, and Android?
Yes. The same Afaan account connects the web experience with the iOS and Android apps, so your supported access stays together.
Your reason is personal. Your place to begin is here.
Take your first lesson, strengthen what you already know, learn with your family, prepare for travel or explore the culture behind the language.