Kids Conversational Tamil: Level 2: My Day, My School and My Favorite Things

My Day in Tamil: Helping Your Child Share Their World!

By Senior Tamil Tutor Varsha Ramani

Vanakkam (வணக்கம்) kutties (குட்டீஸ் – little ones) and parents! We’ve had a wonderful time introducing basic greetings, and now it’s time to take the next exciting step: Helping the child talk about their own world! Learning to describe their day, what they do at school, and their favorite things is a fantastic way to build kids conversational Tamil skills and make the language truly personal and engaging.

Talking About “My Day” (என் ஒரு நாள் – En Oru Naal)

Let’s help your child describe a typical day with these useful phrases.

1. Good Morning:Kaalai Vanakkam (காலை வணக்கம்)
   • A lovely way to start the day!
   • Try it: “Kaalai Vanakkam, Amma!” (காலை வணக்கம் அம்மா – Good morning, Mother!)
2. I woke up:Naan ezhundhen (நான் எழுந்தேன்)
   • A simple phrase to describe waking up.
   • Try it: “Kaalaiyil, naan ezhundhen.” (காலையில், நான் எழுந்தேன் – In the morning, I woke up.)
3. I am brushing my teeth: Naan pal thulakugiren (நான் பல் துலக்குகிறேன்)
   • A key morning routine.
   • Try it: “Naan pal thulakkiya pin saapiduveen.” (நான் பல் துலக்கிய பின் சாப்பிடுவேன் – I will brush my teeth and then I will eat)
4. Iam eating breakfast: Naan kaalai unavu saapidugiren (நான் காலை உணவு சாப்பிடுகிறேன்)
   • Talking about meals is fundamental.
   • Try it: “Naan idli saapidugiren.” (நான் இட்லி சாப்பிடுகிறேன் – Iam eating idli.)
5. I play: Naan vilayaduven (நான் விளையாடுவேன்)
   • Every child’s favorite activity!
   • Try it: “Maalaiyil, naan vilayaduven.” (மாலையில், நான் விளையாடுவேன் – In the evening, I will play.)
6. I sleep: Naan thoonguven (நான் தூங்குவேன்)
   • Ending the day with this phrase.
   • Try it: “Iravil, naan thoonguven.” (இரவில் நான் தூங்குவேன் – At night, I will sleep.)

These phrases offer a great start to describe “En Oru Naal” (My one day) and are perfect for building kids conversational Tamil.

My School (En Palli – என் பள்ளி)

School is a huge part of a child’s life. Here are some words and phrases related to school:

1. School:Palli (பள்ளி)
   • Sentence: “Naan Palliku pogiren.” (நான் பள்ளிக்கு போகிறேன் – Iam going to the school.)
2. Teacher:Aasiriyar (ஆசிரியர்)
   • Sentence: “En Aasiriyar nallavar.” (என் ஆசிரியர் நல்லவர் – My teacher is good.)
3. Friends:Nanbargal (நண்பர்கள்)
   • Sentence: “Naan Palli-yil nanbargaludan vilayaduven.” (நான் பள்ளியில் நண்பர்களுடன் விளையாடுவேன் – I play with friends at school.)
4. Study / Read:Padikkiren (படிக்கிறேன்)
   • Sentence: “Naan puthagam padikkiren.” (நான் புத்தகம் படிக்கிறேன் – I read a book.)
5. Bag:Pai (பை)
   • Sentence: “En Pai-yil puthagangal irukkindrana.” (என் பையில் புத்தகங்கள் இருக்கின்றன – There are books in my bag.)

My Favorite Things (Naan Virumbum Porutkal – நான் விரும்பும் பொருட்கள்)

What do children love the most? Their favourite things! Help them express these preferences:

1. Favourite:Virumbum (விரும்பும்)
   • Sentence: “Naan virumbum vilayattu kaalpandhu.” (நான் விரும்பும் விளையாட்டு கால்பந்து – My favorite game is football.)
2. I like…:Enaku … pidikkum (எனக்கு … பிடிக்கும்)
   • This is a super useful phrase for expressing likes.
   • Try it: “Enaku koozh pidikkum.” (எனக்கு கூழ் பிடிக்கும் – I like pooridge.)
3. Game:Vilayattu (விளையாட்டு)
   • Sentence: “Maalaiyil vilaiyadu” (மாலயில் விளையாடு – Play in the evening.)
4. Colour:Niram (நிறம்)
   • Sentence: “Kadalin niram neelam.” (கடலின் நிறம் நீலம் – The color of the ocean is blue.)
5. Food:Unavu (உணவு)
   • Sentence: “Dosai enaku virupamana unavu.” (தோசை எனக்கு விருப்பமான உணவு – Dosa is my favourite food.)

These phrases are a tool to enhance kids conversational Tamil, thus allowing them to share their joys and interests.

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Practice Exercises: My Day & Favorite Things in Tamil

Exercise 1: My Tamil Day – Fill in the Blanks!

• Instructions: Complete the sentences with the correct Tamil word from the box.
  • (Words: Kaalai, Ezhundhen, Padipeen, Vilayaduven, Thoonguven)
  1. _________ Vanakkam!
  2. Naan _________ (I woke up).
  3. Palli-yil, naan puthagam _________ (I will read books at school).
  4. Maalaiyil, naan _________ (I play).
  5. Iravil, naan _________ (I will sleep at night).

Exercise 2: My Favourite Things – Draw and Write!

• Instructions: Draw your favourite item for each category, and then try to write “Enaku … pidikkum” (எனக்கு … பிடிக்கும் – I like…) below it, filling in the item in Tanglish.
  1. My Favourite Colour: Draw a color. (E.g., Enaku _________ niram pidikkum.)
  2. My Favourite Food: Draw a food. (E.g., Enaku _________ unavu pidikkum.)
  3. My Favourite Animal: Draw an animal. (E.g., Enaku _________ pidikkum.)

Exercise 3: Conversation Practice!

• Instructions: Practice this short conversation with a family member.
  • Adult: Kaalai Vanakkam! (காலை வணக்கம்!)
  • Child: Kaalai Vanakkam! (காலை வணக்கம்!)
  • Adult: Neengal Pallikku pogireenga-la? (நீங்கள் பள்ளிக்கு போகிறீர்களா? – Are you going to school?)
  • Child: Aamam, naan Palli selgiren. (ஆமாம், நான் பள்ளி செல்கிறேன் – Yes, I am going to school.)
  • Adult: Enna pidikkum ungalukku? (என்ன பிடிக்கும் உங்களுக்கு? – What do you like?)
  • Child: Enaku vilayada pidikkum. (எனக்கு விளையாட பிடிக்கும் – I like playing.)