Colloquial Tamil

The ideal introduction to spoken and written Tamil. Focuses on the standard language of Tamil Nadu in South India, while providing a useful introduction to formal speech and the written language.

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Colloquial Tamil is easy to use and completely up to date!


Specially written by experienced teachers for self-study or class use, the course offers a step-by-step approach to spoken Tamil. While emphasis is placed on colloquial spoken Tamil, you are given a useful introduction to formal speech and the written language as well.





What makes Colloquial Tamil your best choice in personal language learning?











Emphasis on authentic conversational language







clear explanations on how to pronounce and write the language







helpful grammar notes and reference grammar







comprehensive vocabulary lists (Tamil-English and English-Tamil)







lively illustrations and fascinating cultural insights throughout.








By the end of this rewarding course, you will be able to communicate confidently and effectively in Tamil in a broad range of everyday situations.





These two 60-minute audio CDs complement the book. Recorded by native speakers, they will help you with your pronunciation and listening skills.