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I'm looking for a book to learn Tamil, preferably with audio guide of some sort to help with pronunciation and getting use to how the language sounds. Any recommendations?


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"There seem to be two top books for Tamil 1. Tamil for Beginners"

 by Librarian50 on May 15 2008 (21 months ago)
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and 2. Colloquial Tamil: The Complete Course for Beginners:
http://www.amazon.com/Colloquial-Tamil-Complete-Course-Beginners/dp/0415187885/ref=pd_sim_b_title_4

Learn on your computer:
This multimedia CD-Rom is designed for people who want to learn Tamil quickly. It is simple, fun and makes learning easy. The lessons are ideal for complete beginners who have no knowledge of speaking Tamil.:
http://www.matchless-gifts.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=211

This is a fabulous site with videos you can watch and get started right now!:
http://www.southasia.upenn.edu/tamil/

another online resource:
the University of Pennsylvania's Website for Learning and Teaching Tamil

This unique bilingual picture dictionary introduces 750 widely used words, arranged thematically. With brilliant illustrations, language scripts, transliterations, picture index. the hardback book comes with an interactive CD Rom. This allows you to hear spoken words over and over again:
http://www.worldlanguage.com/Spanish/Products/My-Talking-Dictionary-Book-and-CD-Rom-Tamil-English-107736.htm

best wishes,
Librarian50
Sources: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0877253528/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
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