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Learn Basic Tamil through English and Malay (Online Class)
Wednesdays and Thursdays (9.00-10.30 pm)
Why learn Tamil?
Tamil is a widely spoken language in Malaysia. Knowing how to speak this language gives one access to a whole new culture and art, besides being able to understand and communicate with someone on the street.
This class is divided into three parts of increasing learning and proficiency of the Tamil language. Part 1 of this class will introduce you to the basic letters in the Tamil language, namely the vowels, consonants, and consonantal vowels. You will learn how to write each letter and generate sounds related to the letter. You will also learn how to form simple words using the letters. In Part 2, you will learn how to form four and more letter words and their meanings, increase your vocabulary in Tamil, and learn how to form sentences. In Part 3, you will learn the basic grammar rules in Tamil, spot errors in words, learn the difference between written (formal) Tamil and spoken Tamil. After taking all the three parts you should be able to read, write and converse in simple sentences, as well as read an article in Tamil.
Part 1: Learn Tamil for Absolute Beginners
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Learn the vowels in Tamil language and generate sounds for each vowel
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Learn the consonants in Tamil language and generate sounds for each consonant
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Learn how to form two- and three-letter words in Tamil
Note: This part is ideal for someone who has absolutely no previous knowledge of the Tamil language.
Part 2: Learn Tamil for Beginners
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Learn how to form four and more letter words
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Tamil vocabulary (pronouns, objects, actions, places, numbers 0-20)
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Learn how to form two- and three-word sentences in Tamil
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Learn how to construct longer sentences
Part 3: Learn Tamil for Average Users
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Basic grammar in Tamil language
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Spotting errors in words and sentences
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Written (formal) Tamil versus spoken Tamil
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Reading a newspaper paragraph
Learning Objective
Upon completing the three parts, the learner should be able to read the following passage without any difficulty:
Class schedule, cost and registration
The classes will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9.00 pm to 10.30 pm. The first class will commence on Wednesday 2 September 2026.
The fee for each class is RM20/- (50% discount for students). The fee can be paid after each class.
For registration, please click the following link: https://forms.gle/oWyFg1hVn4Fogvd66
Note:
1. Each class will be limited to 10 students only for effective interaction and learning
2. The class schedule is subject to change due to any unforeseen circumstances. Missed classes will be replaced.
3. Additional classes may be given to slow learners free of charge.
About the teacher
Dr. Mani is a retired USM lecturer. He was neither educated in a Tamil school nor has taken any certification course in Tamil. He learned the Tamil language on his own because of his late father's reminder and advice not to forget this language. After learning how to read and write in Tamil, he is now passionate to teach others Tamil, especially to those with no prior exposure to this language. His wish is that everyone in Malaysia should know how to communicate in the four languages common to this country, namely Malay, English, Tamil and Mandarin. This, according to him, is the uniqueness of Malaysia!
