The six-week summer break that starts around late December might be the longest break your kid will get in their academic year in Australia and it is almost here! As a parent, we know you are already busy looking for ways to keep your kids engaged and active during this time. Are you a Malayali parent in Australia? If yes, this summer is the perfect time for your kid to start learning Malayalam! Akshharam is an online Malayalam language learning school helping Malayali children all over the world connect with their roots and we have the perfect courses to make your kid’s summer.

Learning Malayalam in Australia

One of the biggest challenges faced by children of immigrants is alienation from their own culture and heritage. The language and culture of the country your child grows up in will definitely have the most influence on your child unless you have a close-knit community of Malayalis around you. The distance your child has from their own culture will also distance them from their community and make it hard for them to communicate with their relatives back home. However, helping them learn their mother tongue is an active step you can take to strengthen your kids’ bond with their culture. By learning Malayalam, your kids can:

Connect with their cultural heritage and traditions better

Improve their communication with family and friends who speak Malayalam

Broaden their cultural understanding and appreciation

Enhance their cognitive abilities and academic performance (bilingualism is known to improve cognitive abilities)

Why is summer the perfect time to learn Malayalam in Australia?

So, why is summer the perfect time for Malayali kids in Australia to learn Malayalam?

School holidays: The biggest reason for you to choose summer as the perfect time for your kids to learn Malayalam would be the approaching summer holidays. When the schools are on summer break, your kids will have more free time to learn and engage in a new language. Without the pressure of schoolwork and exams, they can completely focus on learning Malayalam and learn at their own pace without pressure.

Relaxed schedule: Without the rush of the school year and academic responsibilities, in summer, your kids can enjoy learning Malayalam without feeling overwhelmed or stressed. So it’s a great time to establish a relaxed routine that includes language learning among other fun holiday activities.

Family time: Unlike the regular school year, where quality time with your kids is scarce, summer will give your children plenty of time to spend with you and connect with their loved ones over the phone. Learning Malayalam during this time will help your kids connect with everyone who can speak the language, which will enhance their Malayalam conversational skills and improve their bond with family and loved ones.

Akshharam's Malayalam language learning programs

At Akshharam, we have comprehensive courses specifically designed for kids. These courses focus on the reading, writing, comprehension, and conversational aspects of Malayalam and are fun, interactive, and tailored to help our adorable students learn Malayalam easily. Some of our most popular Malayalam language learning programs for kids include:

Harishree sessions

Vaayanashaala sessions

Thoolika sessions

Kilikonchal sessions

Led by experienced teachers, these courses are beginner-friendly, customizable, and flexible. So your kids can enjoy interactive and engaging Malayalam lessons that make learning fun, practice their language skills with other kids, and build new friendships. The lessons also explore Malayali culture and traditions in the process and create an encouraging environment for your tiny tots to learn better.

Tips for parents

If you are a Malayali parent in Australia and are interested in enrolling your child in our summer online Malayalam classes, here are a few tips to keep in mind:

Start early: Children are exceptionally fast learners, so our first advice would be to encourage your kids to start learning Malayalam as early as possible. The earlier they start, the more time they will have to practice and improve their language, and the faster they will learn.

Make it fun: Learning a new language, especially their mother tongue, should be fun and enjoyable! So along with our interactive sessions, add your own fun games, songs, and stories to the mix and make their learning journey an enjoyable one.

Create the right environment: Learning a new language is challenging for everyone, so create the right environment and encourage your little one. Celebrate their little progress and accomplishments, and help them stay motivated in their learning journey.

Connect with us today to learn more about our online Malayalam classes for kids and enrol in our summer program.