How long does it take to learn Tamil?
There is no single number. How long it takes depends on your goal, the time you put in and what you already know. Here is what makes the difference.
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Short, direct answers to the questions people ask before and while they learn Tamil.
How many letters are there in Tamil?
Tamil has 247 letters, but you only learn 30 of them one by one. The rest follow simple rules. Here is how the count works.
What is the difference between Tamil and Malayalam?
Tamil and Malayalam are close relatives, but they are two separate languages with different scripts and different grammar in places. Here is what they share and where they differ.
Is it hard to learn Tamil?
Tamil has 247 characters and strict grammar rules, but that doesn't make it hard to learn. Discover why Tamil is easier than you think.