Tamil course in Chennai?

mirjamd · Mar 28th, 2008, 14:36

I have spoken to the Tamil teacher and agreed on the following:

We will have the first meeting on April 3rd at 6 pm, at Stacey's house. If you want the address, just PM her. He is only available in the morning from 8.30 to 9.45, because his evenings are already filled with other obligations and students.

We have agreed that he teaches reading and writing, and conversational Tamil.

The price is Rs. 300 for a single student, Rs. 350 for two students and Rs. 500 for a grouplesson, irregardless the number of students. So the more people join, the cheaper the classes are.

We don't have to buy any books, only a white- or black board, which we will take care of.

Nick-H · Mar 28th, 2008, 14:38

A plug for the Chennai meetup on Sunday evening.

See --->this thread

But please, people, have mercy on me and speak English!

Johnny Bowtie · Mar 28th, 2008, 15:18

Thanks for the reply!
The problems of doing straight work. The client expects to see me mornings at 9am, so I will have to bow out.
Let me know if things change to evenings.

Nal Vazthukkal!

markro · May 30th, 2008, 18:55

Hi, Johhny (and anyone else who may be interested),

I am also working at a "regular" job, and so am looking for a Tamil class which is taught in the evenings. If you are still interested, drop a line here.

thanks,

Mark

jimbo · Jun 23rd, 2008, 01:43

Hi All,

How is the tamil classes going? I'd be interested in joining a group to learn tamil. If anyone is still interested let me know.

Jim

wiseycali · Jul 18th, 2008, 16:24

Thought I'd share and excerpt from a relevant article in today's Deccan Chronicle:

"For instance, Alliance Francaise of Madras has taken the initiative to start Tamil classes for expats in Chennai, in order to help them synchronise better with the city. Marie-Paule Serre, the director of Alliance Francaise of Madras says, “We get several enquiries from people asking us about places in Chennai where expats can learn Tamil. As we conduct French classes for more than 3,000 students here, we thought why not start classes for the expat community as well? Of course, the community is growing at a rapid pace in the city. The classes are set to commence shortly. We have several enthusiastic students and a dedicated faculty for the same.”

sanni · Sep 28th, 2009, 19:11

Hey,
I have just come across this forum and was wondering if anyone of you who took classes can recommend a place and/or tutor. I started taking classes at the Institute for Asian Studies (in Chemancherry)but I am looking for something in the city. Do they do classes at the International Institute of Tamil Studies? Is Dr. Dasaranthan who was mentioned in this forum still doing classes and how is he? I am doing a one month course for now but really want to improve on vocabulary and conversation. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions I'd be very thankful
cheers

Shebster · Oct 29th, 2009, 21:20

Madras: Institute of Asian Studies- Highly reputed place to study Tamil culture.
Other cultures studied: Japanese, Kannada, and Telugu.
This is the best place for learning Tamil in Chennai. They specialize in teaching Tamil to foreigners. I had an amazing experience here and there are a couple of students learning tamil here from different parts of the world. And I guess they also have PhD courses for foreigners

Th good thing is that classes are customized according to your needs and run all through the day where you will be taught by 4-5 teachers along with some hours of practical conversation in the HUGE library of the Institute.
This place is very helpful and they teach beyond only the language

hope this helps u!
You could contact the Institute at 9840526834

deej · Nov 2nd, 2009, 22:41

That's good to hear as I'm starting there in January.

Shebster · Nov 5th, 2009, 12:43

Great!! I am sure You'll Have a wonderful time there!

Kepp me updated on your classes!!

deej · Nov 6th, 2009, 18:05

Thank Shebster,

I will give a full report on my trip on IM (including the course) when I get back in February.

May 30th, 2008, 18:55	#34
markro Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 8	I am also interested in evening course in Tamil Hi, Johhny (and anyone else who may be interested), I am also working at a "regular" job, and so am looking for a Tamil class which is taught in the evenings. If you are still interested, drop a line here. thanks, Mark

Sep 28th, 2009, 19:11	#37
sanni Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 2	Tamil tutor/course Hey, I have just come across this forum and was wondering if anyone of you who took classes can recommend a place and/or tutor. I started taking classes at the Institute for Asian Studies (in Chemancherry)but I am looking for something in the city. Do they do classes at the International Institute of Tamil Studies? Is Dr. Dasaranthan who was mentioned in this forum still doing classes and how is he? I am doing a one month course for now but really want to improve on vocabulary and conversation. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions I'd be very thankful cheers

Oct 29th, 2009, 21:20	#38
Shebster Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2	Perfect for Foreigners Madras: Institute of Asian Studies- Highly reputed place to study Tamil culture. Other cultures studied: Japanese, Kannada, and Telugu. This is the best place for learning Tamil in Chennai. They specialize in teaching Tamil to foreigners. I had an amazing experience here and there are a couple of students learning tamil here from different parts of the world. And I guess they also have PhD courses for foreigners Th good thing is that classes are customized according to your needs and run all through the day where you will be taught by 4-5 teachers along with some hours of practical conversation in the HUGE library of the Institute. This place is very helpful and they teach beyond only the language hope this helps u! You could contact the Institute at 9840526834

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Mar 28th, 2008, 14:36	#31
mirjamd Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 364	I have spoken to the Tamil teacher and agreed on the following: We will have the first meeting on April 3rd at 6 pm, at Stacey's house. If you want the address, just PM her. He is only available in the morning from 8.30 to 9.45, because his evenings are already filled with other obligations and students. We have agreed that he teaches reading and writing, and conversational Tamil. The price is Rs. 300 for a single student, Rs. 350 for two students and Rs. 500 for a grouplesson, irregardless the number of students. So the more people join, the cheaper the classes are. We don't have to buy any books, only a white- or black board, which we will take care of.

Mar 28th, 2008, 14:38	#32
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,207	A plug for the Chennai meetup on Sunday evening. See --->this thread But please, people, have mercy on me and speak English!

Mar 28th, 2008, 15:18	#33
Johnny Bowtie Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Adyar, Chenna Posts: 15	Thanks for the reply! The problems of doing straight work. The client expects to see me mornings at 9am, so I will have to bow out. Let me know if things change to evenings. Nal Vazthukkal!

Jun 23rd, 2008, 01:43	#35
jimbo Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 24	Hi All, How is the tamil classes going? I'd be interested in joining a group to learn tamil. If anyone is still interested let me know. Jim

Jul 18th, 2008, 16:24	#36
wiseycali Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: California Posts: 10	Thought I'd share and excerpt from a relevant article in today's Deccan Chronicle: "For instance, Alliance Francaise of Madras has taken the initiative to start Tamil classes for expats in Chennai, in order to help them synchronise better with the city. Marie-Paule Serre, the director of Alliance Francaise of Madras says, “We get several enquiries from people asking us about places in Chennai where expats can learn Tamil. As we conduct French classes for more than 3,000 students here, we thought why not start classes for the expat community as well? Of course, the community is growing at a rapid pace in the city. The classes are set to commence shortly. We have several enthusiastic students and a dedicated faculty for the same.”

Nov 2nd, 2009, 22:41	#39
deej Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South West UK Posts: 31	That's good to hear as I'm starting there in January.

Nov 5th, 2009, 12:43	#40
Shebster Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2	Great!! I am sure You'll Have a wonderful time there! Kepp me updated on your classes!!

Nov 6th, 2009, 18:05	#41
deej Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South West UK Posts: 31	Thank Shebster, I will give a full report on my trip on IM (including the course) when I get back in February.