Learner-friendly transcription
Vanakkam
Hello / Greetings
Tamil script
வணக்கம்
Give the three syllables the same rhythm: va-nak-kam.
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Free lessonAdult beginners · Lesson 01
Hello and first introductions
Greet someone, say your name, and say thank you in a few minutes.
Your goal
By the end, you can begin a simple first exchange.
Situation to work with
Situation: you meet a relative or neighbour for the first time.
Lesson 01
Phrases to keep
Learner-friendly transcription
En peru ...
My name is ...
Tamil script
என் பேரு ...
Peru is the spoken form for “name”. Add your first name at the end.
Learner-friendly transcription
Unga peru enna?
What is your name?
Tamil script
உங்க பேரு என்ன?
Unga is the respectful spoken form for “your”. Keep ng together as one sound.
Learner-friendly transcription
Nandri
Thank you
Tamil script
நன்றி
Keep dri short and connected, without adding another vowel.
Listen to your own speaking
Choose an expression from this lesson, say it aloud, then listen back. Compare one expression at a time with a model from Sopika or a Tamil-speaking relative.
Expression to practise
Vanakkam
வணக்கம்
Hello / Greetings
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Lesson 01
Mini dialogue
By the end, you can begin a simple first exchange.
Sopika
Vanakkam! En peru Sopika.
வணக்கம்! என் பேரு சோபிகா.
Hello! My name is Sopika.
You
Vanakkam! En peru ...
வணக்கம்! என் பேரு ...
Hello! My name is ...
Sopika
Nandri!
நன்றி!
Thank you!
Guided production
Build a conversation reply
Put the words in order to produce the useful reply.
My name is ...
Your reply
Understand
Match an expression to its meaning
Choose the meaning of each expression. You can retry and review the cards as often as you like.
Question 1 of 4
What does this expression mean?
Vanakkam
வணக்கம்
Review
Recall the words from memory
Read the meaning, try to recall the expression, then reveal the answer. Returning later helps you practise over time.
Card 1 of 4
How would you say this in Tamil?
Hello / Greetings
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