Speak Malayalam with the people you love.
One-to-one live lessons with Reshmi R Nair, Malayalam Linguist. Real spoken Malayalam — for kids, teens & adults, anywhere in the world.
Designed for learners across the world.
Heritage & NRI families
Grew up abroad hearing Malayalam at home? Reconnect with grandparents, cousins, and your roots — in their language.
Partners & spouses
Married into a Malayali family? Surprise them at the next family gathering. Nothing says love like trying.
Expats & frequent visitors
Living in or travelling to Kerala? Go beyond tourist phrases — order, bargain, joke, and belong.
Linguists & language lovers
Drawn to Dravidian languages? Learn one of the world's most fascinating agglutinative systems — from a Malayalam linguist.
The S.L.A.M.™ Method — speak from day one.
S.L.A.M.™ — my Spoken Language Architecture for Malayalam — is a structured, spoken-first system built for international learners of every age. Spoken Malayalam is a motor and listening skill, not a memory test. You learn in simplified Roman Malayalam (no script needed to start) and speak from your very first lesson.
A linguist who makes Malayalam make sense.
I’m Reshmi R Nair — native speaker, Malayalam linguist, and the teacher who turns Malayalam from “impossible” into your everyday voice. No textbook stiffness: we work in the warm, colloquial Malayalam Keralites actually speak, explained entirely in clear English.
📚 Educational content contributor to Malayala Manorama & Mathrubhumi · Published author of educational books · AI-assisted Malayalam–English translation researcher · Also taught on Outschool, Classgap & Varsity Tutors · Former Unacademy educator & Cuemath international maths trainer · Taught learners across the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand & Europe.
Explore more · learn Malayalam online 1-to-1 · book a lesson or start the free course.
Choose your Malayalam path.
Structured one-to-one courses on iTalki — from absolute beginner to reading, writing and accent mastery. All taught with the S.L.A.M.™ Method.
Malayalam for International Learners
Fluency & daily communication for English, European, East-Asian & Middle-Eastern learners, NRIs raised abroad, foreign spouses and expats.
Book on iTalki →Pronunciation & Accent Training
Clear, confident Malayalam speech — master the sounds, rhythm and mouth movements that trip up non-native speakers.
Book on iTalki →Read & Write Malayalam
Go beyond speaking — learn the Malayalam script step by step, designed for international and global learners.
Book on iTalki →Malayalam for Indian-Language Speakers
Spoken fluency for Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi & Bengali speakers — ideal for North Indians and professionals living in Kerala.
Book on iTalki →Speaking Assessment & Personalised Plan
New to Malayalam? Start with a speaking & pronunciation assessment and a personalised learning plan.
Book an assessment →Want full course details first? Online Malayalam classes · For kids · Speaking course · Reading & writing · Group classes
Loved by learners worldwide.
A few of 420+ verified five-star reviews across iTalki, Verbling, Preply, AmazingTalker and Superprof.
"I'm an American-born Malayali. I started learning with Reshmi and wow, big difference. Now I'm having conversations with my parents in Malayalam. I highly recommend you choose Reshmi as your teacher."
"First lesson today, and Reshmi is amazing! I went into it feeling so nervous and not sure how I'd ever understand — and came out feeling so confident and proud of myself."
"Reshmi's coursework is highly effective for adult learners. She's inspired confidence that I can acquire conversational Malayalam even with no South Asian language background at all."
"A fantastic teacher for beginners. As an expert linguist she compares English and Malayalam structure, which really helps. I'm learning to communicate with my husband's family."
"An excellent teacher who understands each student's level. Her approach is sensitive to the difference between formal and everyday language, and to the correct pronunciation of new sounds."
"Six months in and I couldn't be happier. A qualified, professional teacher who brings both structure and warmth. Highly recommended for anyone serious about learning Malayalam."
"I'm 25, raised in the US, and had tried to learn Malayalam many times — books, apps — giving up each time. For the first time, with Reshmi, I truly feel confident speaking Malayalam. My parents are beyond proud."
"She makes learning simple even for a Hindi speaker like me. Her friendly approach and structured lessons helped me gain confidence quickly. Highly recommended."
"I started Malayalam from zero and it completely changed how I see language learning. She teaches real spoken Malayalam, and her pronunciation training made everything confidence-building."
Hear it from my learners.
Real students, real progress — in their own words.
Simple, personal pricing.
$15 USD for 45 minutes · $20 USD for 60 minutes — multi-lesson packages save more per lesson. Every lesson is one-to-one and built around your level, goals and pace. Book instantly below, or message me for a family or package plan.
Single Lesson
A focused 45 or 60-minute one-to-one session — ideal to experience the S.L.A.M.™ Method and see how we’ll work together.
- 45 or 60 minutes, one-to-one
- Google Meet, Zoom or Skype
- Personalised feedback after class
Lesson Package
A block of lessons at a reduced per-lesson rate — the favourite choice for steady, visible progress toward speaking fluently.
- Save per lesson vs. single rate
- Structured, level-based curriculum
- Practice & homework between lessons
Speaking Assessment & Plan
New to Malayalam or unsure where to start? Begin with a speaking & pronunciation assessment and a tailored roadmap.
- Full level & pronunciation check
- Personalised learning plan
- Clear next steps & goals
Pay easily by PayPal or card worldwide, or Google Pay / UPI in India. Packages and family rates available — ages 5 to 80 welcome.
Request a personalised quote →Book directly with me.
Book straight from this page. Secure international payment for students everywhere, and Google Pay / UPI for students in India.
$15 / 45 min · $20 / 60 min · instant confirmation
📅 Pick a lesson time on my calendar →Instant calendar booking — choose 45 or 60 minutes · you'll get an email confirmation, and payment details follow by reply.
International students
Pay securely by card or PayPal balance — from any country, in any currency. Pay directly with PayPal below, or request a business invoice and I'll email it to you.
Pay with PayPal →Students in India
Quick and easy — pay by Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm or any UPI app. Tap to pay on mobile, or scan the QR code with your UPI app.
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✈️ Visiting Kerala? A limited number of in-person sessions are available in Irinjalakuda for international learners travelling in Kerala. Book through the form below to reserve a slot.
Learn like a game — free.
Quiz yourself, drill with flashcards, and watch your streak, XP and badges grow. No login — your progress saves on your device.
Practice Arena
Quick quizzes, instant feedback, XP for every win.📊
Progress Dashboard
Your streak, XP and badges, all in one place.🃏
Flashcards
Flip-and-learn drills for fast vocabulary recall.🔁
Daily Review
Spaced repetition — the words you\u2019re about to forget, right on time.🎧
Listen & Learn
Casual Malayalam audio episodes in Meera\u2019s voice, with transcripts.🎁
30-Day Course
One bite-size spoken lesson a day, with audio.
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Get my 100 Essential Malayalam Phrases — a free PDF with the exact phrases you'll use first with family, while travelling in Kerala, and in everyday life. Written in easy Romanised Malayalam, so you can start speaking today.
- 100 real phrases across 11 everyday topics
- Romanised Malayalam + English — no script needed
- Beginner-friendly — print & practise anywhere
Want game-style practice too? Try the free Practice Arena — quizzes, flashcards, streaks & XP, no login needed.
🔥 New: the Daily Practice Plan — streaks, reminders & a 14-day video course that keeps you showing up every day.
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