01
வணக்கம்
vanakkam
hello
Bolo! South Asia
தமிழ்
Learn to speak
Tamil.
Start saying the Tamil you have been meaning to learn. Practice useful phrases before trying a longer exchange.
Try free starter phrases. Choose Tamil when you enter the app.
Start with something you can say
Your first Tamil phrases
02
நன்றி
nandri
thank you
03
தயவு செய்து
thayavu seydhu
please
Examples from the Tamil starter lessons in Bolo! Open the app to hear them and practice out loud.
A little practice. Your own voice.
Listen first
Hear a Tamil phrase in the app. Follow the written example and its meaning, then listen again.
Try it out loud
Hold the speaking button while you say the phrase. Release it when you finish and review your attempt.
Come back to it
Repeat one useful Tamil phrase before adding another. A small routine is easier to keep.
Make it part of your day
Your first week with Tamil
- Days 1 and 2: make the first phrase familiar. Start with “hello”. Hear it, try it, and revisit it tomorrow.
- Days 3 and 4: add another exchange. Practice “thank you”. Try recalling it before looking at the written example.
- Days 5 through 7: put your voice first. Revisit your Tamil starter phrases. Choose the one you would most like to use in a real conversation.
This is a suggested practice routine. Move at the pace that works for you.
Before you start
Can I start Tamil as a beginner?
Yes. Start with the Tamil examples above, then choose Tamil in Bolo! South Asia. Listen and practice one short phrase at a time.
What if I understand Tamil but hesitate to speak?
Use a familiar phrase as your starting point. Say it in the app, listen again, and repeat it before adding something new. You can practice privately at your own pace.
Can I try Tamil for free?
Bolo! includes free starter phrases so you can try Tamil before deciding whether to buy access to more content. Check the app for current plans.
Which Bolo! app includes Tamil?
Tamil is included in Bolo! South Asia. Use the store badges on this page, or start in your browser. A grey badge means that store release is coming soon.
Your next Tamil conversation starts with one phrase.
Start small. Say it out loud. Come back tomorrow.
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