English practice, explained in Amharic

Learn with structured lessons, an adaptive level check, and an AI tutor you can text or speak with. Banana explains every correction in Amharic, so you always know what to improve.

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Built in Ethiopia for Amharic speakers
Banana AI tutor chat with Amharic feedback and voice recording

Everything you need

Built for Amharic speakers, from day one

Instruction and feedback in Amharic. English as the target. No more guessing what the app is asking you to do.

AI conversation tutor

የዕለቱ ውይይት

Chat with Banana by text or voice. Get grammar corrections explained in Amharic after every reply.

Visual learning map

ካርታ

A Duolingo-style path organized by CEFR levels A1–B2. Watch your banana ripen as you progress.

Structured lessons

ትምህርቶች

Six-step lessons covering vocabulary, grammar bridges, exercises, pronunciation, and speaking.

Live voice conversation

በድምፅ ይለማመዱ

Speak with your tutor in real time, practise pronunciation, and build confidence beyond reading and tapping.

Personal dictionary

ቃላት

Every word you meet is saved with spaced-repetition (SM-2) so you review at the perfect moment.

XP, streaks & badges

ነጥቦች

Stay motivated with daily streaks, experience points, and badges earned as you keep learning.

How it works

From your first word to fluent conversation

1

Take a free level check

ደረጃህን እወቅ

An adaptive 3–8 question quiz places you at the right CEFR level (A1–B2), with feedback in Amharic.

2

Follow your learning map

ካርታህን ተከተል

Move lesson by lesson along the path, unlocking units as your banana ripens from green to gold.

3

Talk with Banana AI

ከባናና ጋር ለማመድ

Practise by text or live voice, get instant grammar corrections, and build a streak one day at a time.

The banana journey · CEFR levels

A1
Unripe — first steps
A2
Ripening — basics
B1
Ripe — intermediate
B2
Golden — advanced
AI tutor chat showing English replies with Amharic grammar corrections and XP rewards

Meet Banana

An AI tutor that never gets tired of your questions

Practice everyday English, travel phrases, business talk, or exam prep. Banana adapts to your goal and rewards you with XP for every conversation.

  • Corrections in Amharic

    Banana spots your mistakes and explains the fix in Amharic, so the lesson actually sticks.

  • Talk or type

    Send voice messages and hear Banana reply out loud, or chat by text whenever you prefer.

  • Judgment-free practice

    Encouraging feedback even when you get it wrong — practice without the fear of being judged.

Pricing

Start free. Upgrade when you are ready.

Pay with Telebirr, CBE Birr, or bank transfer. Cancel anytime. Gift a subscription to family in the diaspora.

Free

Start learning today

0ETB
  • 3 AI sessions per day
  • 5 grammar lessons
  • 2 roleplay scenarios
  • Streak system & XP
Most popular

Banana Pro

For serious learners

199ETB / month
  • Unlimited AI conversations
  • All grammar lessons
  • 20+ roleplay scenarios
  • Pronunciation scores
  • Streak freeze
  • 7-day free trial

Banana Pro+

Ace your exams

349ETB / month
  • Everything in Pro
  • IELTS / TOEFL track
  • Mock exams
  • AI writing feedback

FAQ

Questions, answered

Is Banana really free?

Yes. The Free plan lets you start learning right away with daily AI sessions, grammar lessons, streaks and XP. You can upgrade to Pro anytime for unlimited access.

Do I need to know English to use the app?

No. Everything is explained in Amharic first. Instructions, grammar notes, and corrections are all written in Amharic so you always understand what to do.

Which devices are supported?

Banana is available now on Android through Google Play. The iOS app is coming soon.

Can it help me prepare for IELTS or TOEFL?

Yes. The Banana Pro+ plan unlocks a dedicated IELTS / TOEFL track with mock exams and AI writing feedback.

How do I pay?

You can pay with Telebirr, CBE Birr, or bank transfer. Subscriptions can be cancelled anytime, and you can gift a plan to family abroad.

Your English journey starts today

ጉዞህን ዛሬ ጀምር

Download Banana free on Android today. The iOS app is coming soon — no credit card needed to start learning.

Coming soon oniOS
Get it onGoogle Play