How much effort do you need to learn a language?

FSI research indicates that it takes 480 hours to reach basic fluency in group 1 languages, and 720 hours for group 2-4 languages. If we are able to put in 10 hours a day to learn a language, then basic fluency in the easy languages should take 48 days, and for difficult languages 72 days.

How much harder is it to learn a new language?

Studies show that only 4\% of people who start a language course through a school reach basic fluency after 3 years. This means that 96\% either drop out or fail to get to even basic fluency. The thing is that learning a language is not hard, it just takes a very long time.

Why should you take a foreign language in high school?

Bilinguals have better problem-solving skills, as well as improved memory, concentration, and mental flexibility. Students who pursue language studies also tend to score better on standardized tests and benefit from academic progress in other subjects.

How long does it take to learn Tamil?

Tamil is the mother language of all south Indian languages, and it is easy to learn, write and speak. You can talk to Tamil in 15 – 30 days, and you can talk about it in fluently as you practice it daily. It can be taught in three months.

What is second language in Tamil Nadu?

Tamil
Tamil Nadu/Languages

Is Tamil a difficult language to learn?

Tamil language, as a result, boasts a lot of shorter words that are easily understandable. You need to pronounce the letters straight (like other vernacular languages). This makes Tamil quite easy to read, write and speak.

How long does it take to learn Tamil on your own?

It hardly takes a week to pick up the basic sentences, and within a year, Tamil would feel like your mother tongue. But if you think you can manage it with online courses and books, you might end up sounding fake, because getting the local flow is what makes the interaction interesting.

How many letters are there in the Tamil script?

Tamil script has only one Pa, Tha, Cha, Ka and Ta. This would save precious time in learning those additional 15 x 13 letters found in other Indian languages. There are a few additional letters in Tamil such as ‘NA’, TRA and LZHA.

What is the best app for learning Tamil?

Having difficulty learning Tamil, all you need to do is download our app Wordsmith Online Tamil Dictionary, one of the largest free dictionaries online, available in Android and iOS, comprising over 50,000 word entries, whether you are a newbie to learning the language or an expert learner.