Telugu Language Course
Telugu (natively Telugu; pronounced /t?el?g?/) is a Dravidian language.
It is the language with the third largest number of native speakers in
India and is 13th in the Ethnologies list of most-spoken languages
worldwide. Telugu is known as the "Italian of the East" due to the high
numbers of words ending in vowels in Italian and Telugu.
It is the official language of Andhra Pradesh, one of the largest states
of India and the centrally administered Yanam district of the union
territory of Puducherry. The mother tongue of the majority of people of
Andhra Pradesh, it is also spoken in the neighbouring states of
Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu. It is one of
the twenty-two scheduled languages of the Republic of India and was
conferred the status of a Classical language by the Government of India.
Telugu Script derives from Bhattiprolu script, which is itself a variant
of Brahmi script. Telugu vocabulary has been influenced by Sanskrit and
Prakrit.It is also influenced by Urdu.
The History of Pondicherry can be traced back to the 2nd century. The
Periplus of the Eritrean Sea, of the early 2nd century, mentions a
marketplace named Poduke , which G.W.B. Hunting ford identified as
possibly being Arikamedu (now part of Ariyankuppam), about 2 miles from
the modern Pondicherry. Hunting ford further notes that Roman pottery
was found at Arikamedu in 1937, and archeological excavations between
1944 and 1949 showed that it was "a trading station to which goods of
Roman manufacture were imported during the first half of the 1st century
AD".
Need of this language: for General communication, Office
atmosphere and to understand and communicate with the local citizens
World Language Lab provides a perfect combination of the Telugu language
and culture training. Classes range from basic to advanced level and are
suited to the student’s requirement. Various courses like short term
courses, long term courses, with group and individual classes.
Level I: Communicative Telugu:
Course structure
This level covers basic vocabulary of Telugu and its sound system. This
also covers with required grammar for converse. We train them how to
communicate with short senesces in the beginning and continue with
complex sentences. This makes you to understand how to speak with common
people. We use audio and video along with text materials. This gives
more familiarity with the daily usage, correct pronunciation and
behavior of local people and the language.
The language is used extensively in class during discussions and role-
playing. This helps students to improve their fluency and speak
correctly.
Other highlights include questions on comprehension of simple texts,
descriptions from day to day life situations, simulated dialogues.
On course completion the student will be able to;
comprehend the spoken language from vocabulary used in text. Understand
the language at a specific level. Recognize correct sound patterns.
Grammatical terms studied. They will also know the cultural elements of
the Telugu society. Carry on a conversation within the framework of the
vocabulary studied.
Duration: Two months.
Level II: Reading, Writing and Speaking:
Course structure
This level covers with vocabulary of the language and its sound system.
Functions like understanding, speaking, Reading, and Writing are taught.
Written comprehension audio and video are also used to train this
language. Conversations, discussion, essays writing will be key points
of training. Students are made familiar with the Read, write and speak
accurately.
The training includes comprehension of simple texts, descriptions from
day to day life situations, proper dialogues and role playing. Use and
understand the language and the vocabulary text. Speak, read and write.
On completion of the course student will be able to;
comprehend the spoken language from vocabulary used in text. Read, write
and understand the language at a specific level. Recognize correct sound
patterns and translate from English to Telugu while demonstrating
grammatical skill, write exercises etc.., Know cultural elements of the
Telugu society. Carry on a conversation within the framework of the
vocabulary studied.
Duration: Two and a half months.
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