Malayalam – Beginner
Learn basic Malayalam words, phrases and everyday conversations.
Suits: Complete beginners — children and adults
Malayalam online classes
Learn to speak, read and write Malayalam with a live teacher. Our classes suit children growing up outside Kerala, adults reconnecting with the language, and anyone new to Malayalam — at home in India, in the Gulf or anywhere else.
- Live online classes
- One-to-one or small groups
- Free demo class
- Timings agreed with you
Choose where to start
- Beginner — everyday words, phrases and simple conversations for complete beginners.
- Speaking — for learners who understand some Malayalam but want to speak confidently with family and friends.
- Reading & Writing — the Malayalam alphabet (swaraksharangal and vyanjanaksharangal), then reading and writing words and sentences.
- Advanced — richer vocabulary, reading longer texts and expressing ideas clearly in writing.
Courses and levels
Malayalam Speaking
Build confidence in speaking Malayalam through practical, everyday conversations.
Suits: Learners who want to speak Malayalam with family, friends or colleagues
Malayalam Reading & Writing
Learn the Malayalam alphabet (swaraksharangal and vyanjanaksharangal), then reading and writing through structured practice.
Suits: Learners who speak some Malayalam but cannot yet read or write it
Malayalam Advanced
Develop a richer Malayalam vocabulary and stronger reading, writing and communication skills.
Suits: Learners who can already read and speak Malayalam
Malayalam for NRI Children
Malayalam speaking, reading and writing for children growing up outside Kerala, taught online in a way that keeps them engaged.
Suits: NRI children
Malayalam for NRI children
Children who grow up outside Kerala often understand Malayalam at home but reply in English, and rarely get the chance to read or write it. Malayalam for NRI Children combines speaking, reading and writing in short, engaging lessons, so the language becomes something they use — with grandparents, at family events and on visits home. Read more about our mother tongue classes for NRI families.
How it works
- Tell us what you need. Message us on WhatsApp or fill in the short enquiry form — subject or language, grade or level, and the days and times that suit you.
- Free demo class. We arrange a free demo so the learner can meet the teacher and you can see how the class works.
- Matched teacher and schedule. We match a teacher by subject, level and availability, and agree a one-to-one or small-group plan.
- Learn and track progress. Classes run live online. Students and parents can see the schedule, attendance, homework and progress in the Glider student portal.
Frequently asked questions
My child understands Malayalam but cannot read it. Where should we start?
Reading & Writing is usually the right start: it teaches the Malayalam letters step by step and builds up to reading words and sentences. Malayalam for NRI Children is a good alternative if you also want to strengthen speaking.
Can adults join Malayalam classes?
Yes. Adults join to speak with a partner’s family, to work in Kerala, or to reconnect with the language they grew up with. Beginner and Speaking are the most common starting points.
We live in the UAE. Can we take classes in our time zone?
Yes. Classes are online and timings are agreed with you, so you can choose slots that suit the UAE school day and weekend.
Are the classes live or recorded?
Classes are live and online, taught by a Glider teacher in real time — either one-to-one or in a small group. You only need a laptop, tablet or phone with a stable internet connection.
Can we try a class before joining?
Yes. We offer a free demo class so the learner can meet the teacher and you can decide whether the course is the right fit.
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Book a free demo class
Tell us the subject or language, the level and the times that suit you. We will reply on WhatsApp.