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◆The greatness of our kovils and the shortsightedness of our priests◆New Tamil curriculum rolls out across island primary schools◆Century-old kovil completes two-year renovation◆Support scheme announced for Port Louis market traders◆Diaspora voices press for cultural funding transparency◆The greatness of our kovils and the shortsightedness of our priests◆New Tamil curriculum rolls out across island primary schools◆Century-old kovil completes two-year renovation◆Support scheme announced for Port Louis market traders◆Diaspora voices press for cultural funding transparency

தமிழ் கற்போம்

Learn Tamil

Apprendre le Tamil à Maurice

Tamil is taught in Mauritian primary and secondary schools as an optional language, and many kovils and community associations run weekend classes for children and adults.

The written language uses 12 vowels and 18 consonants, combined into syllables. Most learners begin with the vowels, then read simple words aloud before touching grammar.

First phrases

வணக்கம்VanakkamHello / greetings
நன்றிNandriThank you
எப்படி இருக்கிறீர்கள்?Eppadi irukkirīrgal?How are you?
என் பெயர் …En peyar …My name is …
தமிழ் கற்கிறேன்Tamil karkirenI am learning Tamil

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