Conversations in this section were recorded espec˙ially forbeginning level learners who have no previous exposure to Tamil. Thus, the rate of speech in these conversations has been made rather slow keeping in mind the problems of the learners at the beginning level. For a more rapid, authentic rate of Tamil speech, consult the sections in the intermediate and advanced level of Tamil. A Macintosh software illustrating these conversations and a list of about 105 other conversations can be downloaded from HERE. Oops! I am sorry! this is in Macintosh platform! I know you are a PC Windows Person!!. Oh! Well!

Simple Noun-Noun sentences
(make information seeking questions - Ask name and home town)



Interrogative sentences
(Make yes/no type of questions) - Is Mani your brother?



More interrogative sentences
This is a beautiful statue. Isn't it?



Imperative sentences
(Make commands) - Welcome! Have a seat!



More imperative sentences
Does your leg ache?



Sentences with Present tense marker
(Say greetings)



Sentences with Present tense marker contd.
(Find a good hotel)



Sentences with Present tense marker contd.
(Order food in the restaurant)



Expressions with existential location
(Ask place of residence)



Future tense (Human noun in subject position)
(Will you visit the Museum?)



Future Tense (Neuter noun in subject position)
(Will the buses run during the strike?)



Listening comprehension exercise: Translate random sentences from this section.