“In some countries, some Tamil origin people are not able to read and write Tamil because of the medium of instruction and employment. The Kazhagam has been launched to teach them Tamil.’
Stalin said a total of 25,000 students in 25 countries and 20 States would benefit from level one
— Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin over last weekend pointed out that people who were united by their language could not be separated by narrow issues such as religion and caste, reported The Hindu.
Launching the Tamil Parappurai Kazhagam, created for the purpose of teaching the language to the Tamil diaspora, he said a large number of Tamil people were living in 30 countries while small groups were living in 60 countries.
“In some countries, they are not able to read and write Tamil because of the medium of instruction and employment. The Kazhagam has been launched to teach them Tamil,” Stalin said and released Tamil text books in 24 languages for level one.
“Tamil Virtual Academy will take the responsibility of covering more students in various countries.”
— CM Stalin
The Chief Minister expressed his happiness over the virtual participation of the organisers of Tamil organisations in 30 countries and 20 states. The Chief Minister said there were audio books and the students could clarify doubts through video lessons and learn more words with the help of flash cards.
“Learning Tamil will be fun. Video books are available in 12 languages, and they have been created to improve listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Books will be prepared for up to level 5, and they will simplify learning the language,” he said.
Stalin said a total of 25,000 students in 25 countries and 20 States would benefit from level one. “Tamil Virtual Academy will take the responsibility of covering more students in various countries,” he said.
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