Introduction
In India, English has become the main working language. From court decisions to Shashi Tharoor’s Instagram posts, English is everywhere. Whether you are preparing for JEE, writing computer code, or messaging someone on LinkedIn, English is your ticket to education, jobs, and connecting with the world. It’s not about emotions or history — it’s practical. And sometimes, being practical is all you need.
English is known as a Global Language. It is the official language in more than 70 countries. Learning English can open many doors and help you talk to people around the world. It can help you learn new skills and travel to places you never even knew about.
Understanding the basic similarities and differences in Tamil and English language
Nouns and pronouns, which are used to identify places, persons, or things, exist in both Tamil and English. To help with basic sentence formation, pronouns like I (naan) and You (nee) exist in both languages.
Tamil has separate vowels (Uyir Ezhuthukal) and consonants (Mei Ezhuthukal), whereas in English, there are vowels (A, E, I, O, U) and the remaining alphabets are consonants.
When it comes to sentence formation, both Tamil and English have basic grammar components like Subject, Verb, and Object. However, the sentence structures differ:
- English follows the SVO (Subject-Verb-Object) structure.
Eg.: I eat an orange. - Tamil follows the SOV (Subject-Object-Verb) structure.
Eg.: Naan oru orange sapdugiren. (I an orange eat.)
Speaking about adjectives:
- In English, adjectives are used before nouns.
Eg.: A beautiful flower. - In Tamil, adjectives are used after the noun or embedded descriptively in the phrase.
Eg.: Oru alagana poo. (A flower that is beautiful.)
While asking questions:
- In English, a direct question form is used.
Eg.: Did you go? - In Tamil, a particle like “aa” or “va” is added at the end of the phrase.
Eg.: Nee sendraya? (You went aa?)
Interestingly, both Tamil and English languages use phonetic sounds, which helps Tamil speakers grasp English pronunciation faster. There is also a cultural familiarity — in most Tamil-speaking regions, English is taught in schools, colleges, and workplaces. This exposure makes the transition to English relatively easier.
Knowing these key differences can help speakers avoid translating in their head from Tamil to English, making spoken English more natural and fluent.
Consistent practice is Key to Learn English through Tamil.
One who wishes to speak English fluently must dedicate at least 30 minutes a day to practice in four different verticals, namely Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing. Ideally one could divide the 30 minutes into 10 minutes for Listening, 5 minutes for Speaking, 10 minutes for reading & 5 minutes for writing.
For listening, the best and lazy way is to watch an English movie or series of your choice with Tamil subtitles, and repeat it for several times till you understand the context, the pronunciation and clarity. Once you get used to it, change the Tamil subtitles into English so that now you are completely exposed to English.
To improve Speaking skills, the best way is to talk to yourself, describe your day to yourself loudly in English, at first you won’t get words you will stumble and stammer but day by day and through constant practise you can improve gradually.
For improving your reading skills, start reading a newspaper or a blog, allocate 10 minutes daily, this will also improve your vocabulary and your pronunciation, practising this consistently over a course of time will definitely give you an edge over others in terms your English proficiency.
Writing skills can be practised just like your speaking skills, just grab a pen and paper and start writing about your day, describe how your day was, what the things that you accomplished what you learn new today so on and so forth. It is suggested that you start your writing journey in a separate notebook or diary, as this help you revisit your older versions and boost your confidence by helping you understand how far you’ve come in this journey.
By sticking to this habit daily and with consistency and dedication you can master English proficiency and become a confident English speaker.
How English Partner Can Make You a Confident English Speaker
At English Partner, we follow a bilingual approach to teach English through your mother tongue Tamil. Topics like grammar, vocabulary & sentence formation are taught with Tamil examples and using Tamil as a medium of instruction, this makes you comfortable with English rather than treating English as an alien language.
You can ask our trainers any doubts or questions in your mother tongue Tamil and get it clarified, but we still recommend you to converse in English with trainers as they are not just your trainers but also Partners in this Journey.
The Speaking Room and Speak and Practice courses include interactive sessions which encourage you to interact with the trainers in English, by actively participating in these activities your anxiety will start reducing gradually and gain the necessary confidence to speak fluently.
Moreover your trainers are just a chat away, no complex zoom call meetings, no worries about uncertain schedules, no strain on looking on blue screens for long hours, just allocate 30 minutes of your day whichever time slot suits you, your trainers are available round the clock and ready to help you in all way possible.
The English Partner’s WhatsApp based approach is an innovative and proven technique trusted by millions of learners across the globe to bridge the gap, and make your journey smoother and effective. Our course offers all the tools and support you need, you just have to send a Hi to us in WhatsApp, rest all will be taken care of by us. Join the course and take the first steps towards a promising future.
FAQ
English is highlighted as the main working language in India, essential for education, jobs, and global communication. It’s described as a “ticket” to opportunities, crucial for fields like JEE preparation, computer coding, and professional networking on platforms like LinkedIn. Beyond India, English is a Global Language, official in over 70 countries, enabling travel and interaction with people worldwide. The source emphasizes the practical benefits of English.
While both languages share basic components like nouns, pronouns, vowels, and consonants, their structures differ significantly. English uses the Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) sentence structure, as in “I eat an orange.” Tamil, however, follows the Subject-Object-Verb (SOV) structure, for example, “Naan oru orange sapdugiren” (I an orange eat). Adjectives are placed before the noun in English (“A beautiful flower”) but after the noun or embedded descriptively in Tamil (“Oru alagana poo” – A flower that is beautiful). Question formation also varies; English uses a direct question form (“Did you go?”), while Tamil adds a particle like “aa” or “va” at the end of the phrase (“Nee sendraya? – You went aa?”).
Both Tamil and English languages utilize phonetic sounds, which is noted as a factor that can help Tamil speakers grasp English pronunciation more quickly. Additionally, there’s a cultural familiarity due to English being taught in schools, colleges, and workplaces in most Tamil-speaking regions. This existing exposure can make the transition to learning English relatively easier.
Consistent practice is emphasized as the key to mastering English proficiency. The source recommends dedicating at least 30 minutes daily to practicing in four key areas: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. This consistent effort, even for short durations, is presented as the path to gradual improvement and ultimately becoming a confident English speaker.
English Partner employs a bilingual approach, teaching English through the mother tongue, Tamil. This involves using Tamil examples and instruction to teach grammar, vocabulary, and sentence formation, making learners more comfortable with English. They offer interactive sessions and a WhatsApp-based approach, allowing learners to ask questions in Tamil and practice speaking English with trainers at flexible times. This aims to reduce anxiety and build confidence in speaking English.
