Learn and Speak Tamil Easily
Your guide to mastering Tamil language skills
Unlock the beauty of Tamil with ease and confidence.
What you'll learn
- Basic conversational phrases
- Essential vocabulary for daily life
- Understanding Tamil grammar fundamentals
- Pronunciation techniques for clarity
- Cultural insights to enhance communication
- Strategies for effective language practice
About this book
Learn and Speak Tamil Easily is a comprehensive guide designed for anyone eager to master the Tamil language. This book breaks down the complexities of Tamil into manageable lessons, making it accessible for beginners and those looking to improve their skills.
With a focus on practical usage and conversational fluency, this resource equips readers with the tools they need to communicate effectively in Tamil. Whether for travel, work, or personal enrichment, this book is your gateway to understanding and speaking Tamil with confidence.
Who this book is for
- Beginners looking to learn Tamil
- Travelers planning to visit Tamil-speaking regions
- Professionals working with Tamil-speaking clients
- Language enthusiasts seeking new skills
- Students studying Tamil as a second language
Why read this book
- User-friendly structure for easy learning
- Cultural context to enrich language use
- Practical exercises to reinforce skills
- Engaging examples from everyday situations
About the language
Tamil is a Dravidian language of South India. It is the mother tongue of about 79 million people, mostly in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in Sri Lanka, and is spoken by about 86 million people in total.
Where it is spoken
India, Sri Lanka, Singapore
Writing system
Written in its own Tamil script, from left to right.
Quick facts
- Tamil is one of the oldest living languages, with a written literature over 2,000 years old.
- In 2004 it became the first language India declared a classical language.
- It is an official language in Sri Lanka and Singapore, as well as in Tamil Nadu in India.
- Muslims of Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka once wrote Tamil in Arabic letters, a script called Arwi.
Why learn it
- Work: deal with technology and industry firms in Chennai and South India.
- Travel: get around South India, northern Sri Lanka and Singapore with ease.
- Culture: understand Tamil cinema and ancient classical poetry.
Words shared with Arabic
- vakil — From Arabic wakil, meaning lawyer.
- kaidhu — From Arabic qayd, meaning arrest.
- badhil — From Arabic badal, meaning answer or reply.
- vasool — From Arabic wusul, meaning collection of money.
Comes with the book: the «Learn and Speak Easily» app
The book teaches you the word; the app trains you to say it. Open the app with your easyT account and practise every word and phrase in the book out loud.
2,188 words and phrases to practise in this book
Hear the right pronunciation
Every word and phrase in the book, spoken clearly, at normal speed or slowly.
Say it and get corrected
Tap the microphone and say the word — the app tells you right away whether you got it or came close.
The book's own chapters
Same chapters in the same order, with the word, its pronunciation in Arabic letters, its meaning and the book page.
A quiz after every chapter
Quick questions on what you learned; the app keeps your best score and your progress per chapter.
App details
- Free for everyone who bought the book, printed or digital
- Every language is open to Premium subscribers
- Sign in with your easyT account
- Works offline after a language is opened once
- Checking runs on your phone — your voice is never recorded or stored
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