Tamil course in Chennai?

mirjamd

Awesome Stacey! PM is a private message, which would not be seen by other people. I think you have to be a member for a certain number of days to be able to send and receive them.

Same for me abt planning to stay longterm, so I really want to give it a serious shot.
I live in T. Nagar, would be easy if you live close by... I will also ask around if people know a good teacher.

Nick-H

PM... Private Messageing.

Its part of a whole new world of credit cards, special-rate loans and time share deals that suddenly opens up to you when you reach a certain number of posts/number of days membership.

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Stacey

Does anyone know how long you have to be registered on this site to do the messaging thing then?

I think that will be the thing to do Mirjamd. Once i can do the messaging thing we can arrange to meet up. Im not too far from you.

Nick-H

I should, but I never remember, and Nadreg tweaks these setting to keep people on their toes.

It is protective measure, particularly for our female members. New members were getting jumped on by male lurkers, and existing members were getting jumped on by new men ---- errr, as in new male members, actual new men probably wouldn't be sending such messages!

Whilst it can be a nuisance to new members, it has considerably cut down on the abuse of the system that was happening before.

I'll now repeat that in Tamil...

Oh. No I won't --- my wife has gone out!

I'm afraid I am a useless language student, but Mrs N hasn't given up entirely; she still tries.

lonelytravel

easy way to learn tamil get some tamil speaking friend who know tamil and english , there can explain you very easily each n every stuff . you can lean speaking with in 15 day's which happen with my friend she came from holland now she watch tamil movie's

don't try to talk complete tamil people here speak here mix of tamil n english .

Johnny Bowtie

SAHM

Dr. Dasaranthan teaches Tamil at the American International School. He teaches group classes for parents of students there, and also teaches private lessons. I have been taking it for a few months and his teaching is excellent. Call the American International School and they can give you his number - sorry I don't have it on me at the moment.

SAHM

Stacey

Thanks for that SAHM.
Will definately get his number and will give him a call.
How many lessons per week would you recommend taking?

Richeek

Thanks SAHM. This sounds good

mirjamd

Just to give you all interested in Tamil classes an update:

I have met up with Stacey, and we have decided to start in the beginning of April, due to commitments from both sides. We are looking for a teacher now, will contact contact the American School teacher. We met three more women who are interested, so it might be a big group .

Johnny Bowtie

Mirjamd & Stacey get my vote for favorite people of the week!
If my gender doesn't discount me, please count me in.

mirjamd

Now that makes my day

Will consult with my fellow women whether we can allow a man

Of course you're welcome!

SAHM

Sorry I don't have good internet yet (one year and waiting!! ), so I don't get to check indiamike very often.

I take lessons twice a week, two hours total. That's what works for me. When I learned Japanese, it was an immersion program - 8 hours a day for 8 weeks; then on to the country, where I lived with Japanese people and had no option to speak English. Of course, you learn faster when you study and practice more. Personally, I'd take whatever amount of lessons that fits in your schedule and doesn't overwhelm you.

The great thing is that you can practice everywhere. I believe that Dr. D's goal is to do 15 lessons and give you a good grounding in verbal Tamil, but when I started, he just asked me what my goals were and we went from there. I intend to take it for at least a year. It is helping; I'm getting much more of a feel for what my staff are saying, although I'm nowhere near fluent (OK I'm not even good at complete sentences.
At any rate, Dr. D has a lesson plan, a logical way of presenting it, precise English, and teaching experience, all of which add up to success.

When and where did you eventually decide to meet? Were you able to get ahold of Dr. Dasaranthi?

SAHM

SAHM

I talked with Dr. Dasarathan (Tamil teacher) today about posting his number on this site, and he said yes. It is 9444169603. I told him that there was a group of people interested in studying, and he was pleased, but is only available evenings and weekends. His day job is at the Central Polytchnic Campus (close to Tidel Park) at the International Institute for Tamil Studies. He mentioned that there were 3-4 other Tamil teachers there who might want extra work also.
Good luck,
SAHM

Johnny Bowtie

So my apartment is very near to Tidel Park, in Adyar by IIT. I would be happy to host the classes there. I'm usually home by 8pm.
-John