Tamil Phrases for the First-Timers

Introduce and teach basic Tamil terms of vocabulary that students use during greeting, introduction and daily conversations. The phrases like “Eppadi irukkinga?” These are very simple, and “How are you?” and “Nandri” which means “Thank you” are good phrases for learners to begin with.

Greetings and Farewells in Tamil

Put in some colloquialism and every day Tanzanian sayings like; “Hey Machan!” – which means ‘friend??’ or ‘Super da!’ (That's awesome!). This makes it possible for the readers to know how to speak better and how the locals speak.

Tamil Sentence Structure: Tips to Get Started

Explain to the readers on simple Tamil structures of a simple sentence such as “Naan padikkiren” meaning I am studying. A simple breakdown enables the beginners to frame their own sentences in Tamil language.

Shopping Vocabulary in Tamil

A cheat-sheet of sorts with phrases to use while shopping, like “Evvalavu?” It is also known as “Nalla kurai kumaran,” or “Kollam cenjamin kannan,” or “Kai kaalathu elankiraan,” or “Piranda ekku meenakshi,” or “Kalyaanavalli,” or “Ammamma” or “Itharkku evvalavu aachu?” (What’s the price for this?). Ideal for learners who wish to use Tamil when they are in the supermarkets.

Tamil Expressions for Different Emotions

Show readers how to say feelings in Tamil such as “Kushiyaa irukken” = I am happy, “Kobamaa irukku” = I am angry. These are beneficial for constructing the expressive skill in Tamil.