Tamil
எனது கலாசாரம்
My Culture
Level of fluency: Beginner
Suitable for ages: 8 to 12
This unit of work aims to deepen students’ understanding of Tamil culture by exploring traditional Tamil food, clothing, arts, and festivals, while developing the vocabulary and language skills needed to describe and express their preferences about these cultural aspects.
This unit of work is primarily designed for Stage 2 students at a beginner level of fluency; however, differentiation activities are incorporated throughout the unit of work to support and extend students with intermediate level fluency.
வா தமிழே பாடல்
Vaa Thamizhe Video Song
Level of fluency: Intermediate
Suitable for ages: 9 to 13
#VaaThamizhe is a song composed by Aravind Nedumaran, that honours the rich heritage and beauty of the Tamil language. This song was launched at the Tamil Conference 2022 in Wellington, New Zealand, organized by Aotearoa New Zealand Federation of Tamil Sangam (ANTS).
வா தமிழே பாடல்
Vaa Thamizhe Video Song
Level of fluency: Advanced
Suitable for ages: 14 to 18
#VaaThamizhe is a song composed by Aravind Nedumaran, that honours the rich heritage and beauty of the Tamil language. This song was launched at the Tamil Conference 2022 in Wellington, New Zealand, organized by Aotearoa New Zealand Federation of Tamil Sangam (ANTS).
வா தமிழே பாடல்
Vaa Thamizhe Video Song
Level of fluency: Beginner
Suitable for ages: 5 to 8
#VaaThamizhe is a song composed by Aravind Nedumaran, that honours the rich heritage and beauty of the Tamil language. This song was launched at the Tamil Conference 2022 in Wellington, New Zealand, organized by Aotearoa New Zealand Federation of Tamil Sangam (ANTS).
கற்பகத்தரு (பனை மரம்)
Karpakatharu (Palmyrah Palm Tree)
Level of fluency: Advanced
Suitable for ages: 15 to 18
கற்பகத்தரு (பனை மரம்) பற்றிய தகவல்களுக்கு கீழுள்ள இணையத்தளத்தை பார்க்கவும்.
Below are links to websites which have information about Palmyrah Palm Trees:
https://ourjaffna.com/tradition/கற்பகதரு
http://johan-paris.blogspot.com/2006/08/blog-post_18.html
References:
S, S., 2014. கற்பகதரு. [online] Jaffna | யாழ்ப்பாணம். Available at:
Paris, J., 2006. கற்பகதரு. [online] Johan-paris.blogspot.com. Available at:
திருக்குறளில் மருந்து
Thirukkural - Medicine
Level of fluency: Advanced
Suitable for ages: 15 to 18
Ilangai Jeyaraj has explored the topic of 'Medicine' (மருந்து) referencing Thirukkural.
The speech has been split up into 4 parts.
தமிழ் பாடத்திட்டம் - ஆண்டு 2 - உதாரணம் 1 - ஆச்சரியம்
Tamil Unit of Work - Year 2 - Example 1 - What a Surprise
Level of fluency: Beginner
Suitable for ages: 6 to 10
Year 2 Unit of Work based on a book called 'Handa's Surprise'
ஆண்டு 2 உதாரணப் பாடத்திட்டம் - 'Handa's Surprise' எனும் நூலினை அடிப்படியாகக்கொண்டது.
பட்டணம் போகும் சின்னமாமா
Pattanam Pogum Mama
Level of fluency: Beginner
Suitable for ages: 1 to 6
பட்டணம் போகும் சின்னமாமா - சிறுவர் பாடல்
Pattanam Pogum Mama - Children Rhymes.
Click the hyperlink to access a Tamil Rhyme for Children