There are only a few places on earth that Malayalis haven’t reached yet; we have always been the first to explore opportunities in faraway lands, but even when we move out of our motherland in search of opportunities and experiences, we keep our identity close to our hearts. As a Malayali parent in New Zealand, passing on your mother tongue to your children can be a challenging yet rewarding experience. However, with limited exposure to their mother tongue outside of their home, learning Malayalam might become difficult for children, and with limited resources, you will struggle to teach as well.

We are living in the digital age, and connecting across borders and accessing services and information from across the world is much easier today. Online learning platforms became increasingly popular during the pandemic, and they can make it easier for kids to learn their mother tongue and connect with their cultural roots! Akshharam Online Malayalam Language Learning School is one of the most reliable online platforms exclusively dedicated to helping children and adults learn Malayalam in the most organic way.

Why learn Malayalam?

Malayalam is a South Indian language predominantly spoken in the state of Kerala in India; it is also the official language of Kerala state. Learning any language is an asset, and many studies have proven that learning multiple languages is incredibly good, especially for kids who are in the developing stage. Learning new languages strengthens your memory and focus and improves cognitive function. It also helps children to develop cultural awareness and acceptance.

If you are a Malayali parent in New Zealand, arranging Malayalam learning opportunities for your kids is a way to develop a strong connection to their culture and heritage. Kids who grow up away from their motherland might face a feeling of not belonging on either side as they grow up, and knowing their own culture is an extremely important part of any person's life. Learning Malayalam is a gateway for children because it directly connects them to their motherland and will help them understand the culture better.

Akshharam's language learning program structure

The Akshharam online Malayalam language learning program has four levels. We use unique pedagogy, homework, and regular assessments throughout the four levels of the program to ensure progress.

Level 1: Harishree sessions

The harishree sessions are focused on teaching kids how to write and read Malayalam alphabets as well as identify the sound of each alphabet. At the end of this session, children will be able to write small words in Malayalam. We have personalized classes for children who need more attention and schedule conflicts with our other little learners. But for children who like learning partners and the enthusiasm of other classmates, we have group classes with a maximum group size of 8.

Level 2: Vaayanashaala Sessions

The level 2 classes focus on developing more familiarity with Malayalam, improving fluency in reading and writing the language, expanding vocabulary, and helping children to be able to read and write independently, comprehend simple Malayalam sentences, and understand and use common words in Malayalam. This session will lay a strong foundation to continue learning and progress to level 3. From level 2 onwards, kids will have a learning buddy to improve the effectiveness of the classes and make the sessions fun.

Level 3: Thoolika Sessions

Level 3 is a foundation course for conversational and independent Malayalam writing. It will enable learners to make sentences independently. The session also involves the use of prepositions, common tenses, plurals, etc., and the practice of simple conversations in Malayalam. In this session, children can enhance their vocabulary and skills by reading Malayalam stories and writing summaries of these stories in their own words.

Level 4: Kilikonchal Sessions

The final level involves conversational Malayalam practice. Here the learners will apply all the things they have learned in the previous level and practice real-time conversation in Malayalam.

End note

Akshharam Malayalam language learning school online is one of the most prominent online Malayalam learning platforms for beginners. Enroll your kids in our Beginner Malayalam learning class online and open a new gate for your children to connect with their culture and motherland! Contact us for more details on admission and duration of classes.