When a child chats with their grandparents in their mother tongue with ease, it's a feeling of sheer joy. It's a bond that goes beyond words—a connection to family, culture, and heritage. You too can cherish this precious bond, living in the Netherlands. How to find good Malayalam classes might be your immediate concern. This is justified with so few resources and qualified teachers available. But rest assured. You can help your child learn Malayalam. In this blog post, we’ll look at the options and resources that’ll help you on this journey.

Problems faced by Kids

Reduced Interaction and Practice

To be fluent in a language, children should have regular conversations and practice. In the Netherlands, kids get to hear Malayalam only at home. Outside, their interactions are mostly in Dutch, English, or other languages. Since they don't get to use and practice the language, they fail to develop fluency.

No Formal Learning:

Knowing a few words in Malayalam isn’t enough. Kids need to know how to form sentences correctly. They must know how to read and write properly. To develop these skills, they require a good teacher who can mentor them in a systematic manner.

Not Enough Time:

Kids are mostly busy with school, sports, extracurricular and other activities. So they don't have sufficient time to attend Malayalam classes and learn the language.

Less Digital Content in Malayalam

The child will naturally watch cartoons, play games, or use apps in languages they already know and understand. Since interesting Malayalam content is too rare, kids do not get an opportunity to get accustomed with the language.

Problems Faced by Parents

Limited Resources Available: It's really a daunting task to find Malayalam learning materials like books, music, and other resources suited for your kid’s age.

Feeling Unprepared: Maybe you're not completely fluent yourself, or you’re more comfortable speaking than teaching.

Inadequate Time: You may not have enough time to teach Malayalam due to your busy schedules.

Instilling Fun in Learning: Teaching Malayalam to kids who have limited exposure to the language is a tough job. You may wonder how to teach them so they are excited to learn.

The Role of Online Classes

Organized Learning: In situations where you are not confident in teaching Malayalam, you can rely on online classes. Here, your kids can become fluent in the language by studying in a planned manner. Experienced and skilled teachers are there to guide them at each step.

Fun Learning: Good online programs utilize fun and entertaining methods to impart training. Kids learn in a playful atmosphere listening to stories, songs, and playing games.

Comfortable and Convenient: Online classes are scheduled according to the availability of the kids. The children just require an internet connection to learn from any location.

Peer Learning: In some online programs, kids are paired together. They can learn and practice better, this way.

Why is Akshharam the Best?

Structured Learning: Our courses are specially created to address the challenges faced by children living outside Kerala. We adopt unique methods to help kids read, write, and most importantly speak Malayalam. The learning materials are always being revised to make sure each child benefits from it.

Active Learning: Our classes are interactive and fun. Through animations, stories,  songs, and other activities, we keep our sessions alive and the kids active.

Passionate Teachers: Our team of experienced and qualified teachers understands how children learn best. They’re friendly and dedicated to helping your kids speak Malayalam quickly.

Simple Online Access: Learn from home, with classes scheduled for Netherlands time zones and your kid’s availability.

Step-by-Step Learning: Our learning modules are designed to gradually build your child's Malayalam reading, writing, and speaking skills, starting with the basics.

Peer Interaction: Learning together is an effective way to make friends and practice. Kids are paired with learning buddies with the same learning style.

Cultural Identity: For us, Malayalam learning is so much more than just words. Our attempt is to connect children to their cultural heritage through stories, traditions, and folklore.

Wrapping Up

When you help your child learn Malayalam, they’re not just learning a language. They're getting to know about their rich cultural past and your family's history. You are instilling in them a strong sense of belonging.

We understand the difficulties that parents in the Netherlands have in teaching Malayalam to their kids. Akshharam’s summer program for Malayalam language and Malayalam language reading class online are a great way for your child to boost their confidence and have fun during the break. Contact us today to learn more. Enroll your child at Akshharam and watch them excel!