Tamil history, language and grammar - Are you a history buff interested in exploring the oldest surviving language & the history behind it?

From 31 £ /h

Discover the Ancient World Through One of Humanity's Oldest Living Languages

Are you a history enthusiast, anthropologist, or language lover fascinated by ancient civilizations? Explore Tamil—one of the world's oldest continuously spoken languages with a literary tradition spanning over 2,000 years.

What Makes Tamil Special:
Ancient Origins: Tamil belongs to the Dravidian language family with inscriptions dating back to 300 BCE

Unbroken Tradition: One of the few classical languages that has evolved naturally while maintaining its classical roots, Tamil history is heavily intertwined and influenced by Greco Roman trade.

Rich Literature: The Sangam corpus (1st-3rd century CE) contains some of the world's earliest secular poetry

I offer Tamil lessons that cover both speaking and writing, tailored for learners of all levels. I have a specific interest in sangam literature and offer specialized coursework for learners of all age groups looking to get a glimpse of sangam works.

Perfect For:
Tamil learners abroad with difficulty accessing Tamil teachers who can connect with a younger audience
History enthusiasts seeking direct access to ancient voices
Anthropologists researching cultural evolution
Anyone interested in expanding their linguistic and historical horizons

Location

Online from Netherlands

About Me

I believe that mastering foundational concepts is essential before tackling advanced topics. My teaching approach emphasizes getting the basics right, ensuring a solid groundwork for deeper learning. I am approachable but maintain a structured environment that discourages slacking. Decisive and adaptable, I tailor the course load to match each student's learning pace. To make complex ideas more accessible, I use analogies and abstraction, breaking down difficult concepts into intuitive, understandable components.

Education

University of Florida - Summa Cum Laude - GPA 4.0/4.0 - Presidential Honor Roll
A levels - English, Mathematics, Physics and IT
Research Assistant at IIT Madras

Experience / Qualifications

- STEM tutor at CPS Global School
- Teaching assistant at UFL
- Have taught A level English and Mathematics - students made a significant grade jump (on average from D to B or C to A)

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

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Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Tamil

Skills

Tamil

Anthropology

History

Availability of a typical week

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New York

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Advanced math (from algebra, precalculus upto analysis 1): From a computer science undergrad with previous experience tutoring A level Math

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Lessons tailored to your needs: Speaking | Reading | Writing | All three

For children: Fun, play-based and interactive lessons that make learning Tamil easy and interesting.

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