{"id":6468,"date":"2023-06-28T19:28:38","date_gmt":"2023-06-28T19:28:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maralika.org\/blog\/?p=6468"},"modified":"2023-06-28T20:03:32","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T20:03:32","slug":"ntroduction-to-malayalam-a-beginners-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maralika.org\/blog\/ntroduction-to-malayalam-a-beginners-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"INTRODUCTION TO MALAYALAM – A BEGINNER’S GUIDE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Who speaks Malayalam<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Malayalam is the spoken language of the South Indian state Kerala and Union Territory of Lakshadweep. This constitutionally recognized classical languages of India, has a recorded history of more than 2000 years. Malayalam is a Dravidian language with distinct script, evolved grammar and rich literature.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Kerala<\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Kerala state is divided into 14 districts. The capital of Kerala is Thiruvananthapuram (\u0d24\u0d3f\u0d30\u0d41\u0d35\u0d28\u0d28\u0d4d\u0d24\u0d2a\u0d41\u0d30\u0d02).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Learn Malayalam<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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For a beginner, who is completely new to the language, it is always better to start with alphabets for systematic learning, rather than by starting with some phrases or catchy words. The alphabet sequence in Malayalam is known as Aksharamala<\/strong>. Malayalam Aksharamala consists of Vowels<\/strong>, Consonants<\/strong> and Chillaksharas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learning these Alphabets and understanding their correct pronunciation should be the first challenge. It is understandable that in the beginning it will be a bit difficult, but it will get easier with constant practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to practice Alphabets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each alphabet has its own sound. Some alphabets look similar, while some sound similar. But we know there are differences and each alphabet is unique with its own structure and sound. So the challenge is to recognize and distinguish different alphabets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To Learn alphabets, the easiest way is to listen to the audio, With image of the particular alphabet in front. Listening to audios of simple words along with the scripts of those words, can be very helpful to recognize and distinguish different alphabets for beginners. Listen as much as possible to be familiar with the language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Once the complete alphabets and their correct pronunciation is understood, then we can proudly say that we have cleared the first level !!!.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start Reading<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At this point the students feel more at ease and will be confident that they now know the Alphabets. It truly is a great achievement !!!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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It’s time to start reading. While doing reading practice, read out loud. As you read out, you can listen to your own voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reading out loud can be helpful not only to check and correct ourselves, but also it will be easier when we start speaking. Words will flow fluently if practice reading out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expand Vocabulary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With a minimum of 800 words one can communicate effectively in a language. Once the student starts reading, new words will be naturally added to the vocabulary. Mind is curious to learn new words and phrases. To make it more productive, target to learn and memorise a minimum of 5 words daily. Gradually and effortlessly more and more words will be added to your vocabulary. Don’t skip listening along with the scripts and reading out even for a day.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Connecting Different Words<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now we can understand the language. We have covered a good distance in this journey. Shall we explore more?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let us try conversation. If we start a conversation in a new language, at first we will get only words. We may not be able to make a complete and meaningful sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make a meaningful sentence, we should arrange words properly. For our convenience we have categorized words into nouns, verbs etc. There are some words that combines, relates or co-ordinate other words in a sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some Examples in Malayalam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 And – \u0d09\u0d02 – Um
\u2022 If – \u0d0e\u0d19\u0d4d\u0d15\u0d3f\u0d7d – enkil
\u2022 But – \u0d2a\u0d15\u0d4d\u0d37\u0d46 – pakshe
\u2022 In – \u0d07\u0d7d – il
\u2022 Because – \u0d05\u0d24\u0d41\u0d15\u0d4a\u0d23\u0d4d\u0d1f\u0d4d – athu kondu
\u2022 Then – \u0d2a\u0d3f\u0d28\u0d4d\u0d28\u0d46 – pinne
\u2022 Therefore – \u0d06\u0d2f\u0d24\u0d3f\u0d28\u0d3e\u0d7d – aayathinal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Ask<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Interrogative words are a very important part of language. Conversation often leads to questions and answers. Make an effort to learn and memorise basic question words, while expanding vocabulary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important Question Words In Malayalam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 What – Enthu( \u0d0e\u0d28\u0d4d\u0d24\u0d4d)
\u2022 Who – Aaru (\u0d06\u0d30\u0d4d)
\u2022 When – Eppol (\u0d0e\u0d2a\u0d4d\u0d2a\u0d4b\u0d7e)
\u2022 Where – Evide(\u0d0e\u0d35\u0d3f\u0d1f\u0d46)
\u2022 How – Engane (\u0d0e\u0d19\u0d4d\u0d19\u0d28\u0d46)
\u2022 Which – Eethu (\u0d0f\u0d24\u0d4d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes\/No words in Malayalam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If we are engaged in a conversation at the learning stage, we mostly tend to answer with yes or no. Yes and No are the basic, simplest and most effective response one can express as well as understand. It is interesting that these two can be effectively expressed and understood without saying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes \/ No words in Malayalam<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022\u0d05\u0d24\u0d46 (Athe)
\u2022\u0d06\u0d23\u0d4d (Aanu)
\u2022\u0d09\u0d35\u0d4d\u0d35\u0d4d (Uvvu)
\u2022\u0d09\u0d23\u0d4d\u0d1f\u0d4d (Undu)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022\u0d05\u0d32\u0d4d\u0d32 (Alla)
\u2022\u0d07\u0d32\u0d4d\u0d32 (Illa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Human mind is always curious to learn new things. Knowing new things or learning something new keeps the mind fresh, creative and happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning a new language has many advantages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 It can improve memory and listening skills
\u2022 Enhance focus and concentration,
\u2022 It boosts understanding capacity,
\u2022 Strengthens learning ability,
\u2022 Uplifts confidence and self respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is said that everything is difficult before it gets easy. The same can be said for languages too. It is hard in the beginning and gets easier with practice. Important thing is to practice without break. Do practice every day, either by listening to audios, or reading. Learn new words daily. Do listen daily even if you are unable to grasp a word. Remember to read out daily even if it is not coming fluently or perfectly. Gradually and eventually it can be mastered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HAPPY LEARNI<\/strong>NG !!!<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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