Learn Silambam (சிலம்பம்) - Children & Adults

USA Location: Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania

In-person class

Silambam (சிலம்பம்) is a traditional South Indian martial art known for its use of the long stick (Silambam). Originating from ancient Tamil Nadu, this martial art emphasizes agility, coordination, and tactical combat.

Fun & interactive

Play & Learn

வணக்கம். Welcome. iPaatti is taking a pioneering effort in creating Tamil educational games and Tamil storybooks. Join us and be a part of the change to make Tamil learning fun.

Our storybooks and puzzle for your children.

ல் - கோல் (standard package)

This Standard Package (ல் - கோல்) provides two printed books and one puzzle, delivered every six months. Ideal for beginning readers, it offers a comprehensive set of tools to improve Tamil reading, vocabulary and word usage. Perfect for summer reading too!

ள் - கோல் (Luxury package)

The Luxury Package (ள்) is the perfect choice for reading and learning in Tamil. This package includes 4 printed hardbound books and a puzzle, delivered to your home every 6 months. The easy read, fun books are sure to improve Tamil reading abilities.

ழ் - கோல் (Elite package)

Our Elite Package (ழ்) is the perfect choice for enriching your child's Tamil literacy. It includes 6 hardbound books and 1 puzzle, sent to your home every 6 months. Our educational stories help to improve Tamil reading and vocabulary, while the unique puzzle ensures fun and interactive learning.

Tamil learning

My husband is from Tamil Nadu and I am from the US. As I've been studying Thamizh, this game has helped me immensely in recalling words as well as improving my spelling. I highly recommend this game as a fun way to engage Thamizh students of all ages and backgrounds - Samantha Kannan, USA.

Tamil Storybooks

My 8 yr old daughter goes to Tamil school and she is reading a story on weekly basis and I can definitely see an improvement in her reading. In each story, you will notice repetition of certain words which helps the kids to get familiar with the words. Very useful tool!! - Meenakshi, VA

Tamil Letters

The Tamil alphabet has 12 vowels, 18 consonants, 12 vowels by 18 consonants, and 1 unique character ஃ totaling 247 letters. Over the period Tamil script was modernized, simplified, and regularized to make it suitable for writing. Every letter of the Tamil alphabet has its own independent and distinct sound. Precisely, in simple words, Tamil words should be pronounced exactly as how they are written except for a few. Our Tamil letters 247 box has all letters and symbols to learn Tamil letters interactively. 

Tamil words

சொற்கள் (pronounced as SoR-kal) - Tholkapiyam. most ancient extant Tamil grammar text has a dedicated book on Tamil words (Sollathikaaram). Sollathikaaram deals with Tamil words and parts of speech. It classifies Tamil words into four categories such as Tamil Words in common usage, Tamil words used in Tamil literature, Tamil words borrowed from Sanskrit, and Tamil words borrowed from other languages. 

Tamil stories

We take Tamil learning to the next generation through stories. Tamil stories open a new world and draw children into its world. Children's Tamil rhymes, riddles, and Tamil stories are very popular while communicating and interacting with a child during his early stages of childhood. Tamil stories not only impact the phycological and analytical capacity but also imbibes the process of learning in the child. Tamil children's literature references are mentioned in the historic Tholkapiyam (an ancient Tamil book).

Tamil games

Tamil learning through play/Tamil games is the most efficient way to learn Tamil words. Our Tamil games are available for free and are used in Tamil schools across the globe. Our Tamil games come with pronunciation and images making word learning easier and more fun.

YOUR CHILDREN BIRTHDAY WITH TAMIL BOOKS

Birthday Gifts

Birthday Gifts - Your child's birthday can now be filled with Tamil storybooks and games. We can send a personalized Tamil book.

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Tamil words & spelling

Tamil game brings in the whole family together for a fun learning experience. We learnt a couple of new tamil words within a few minutes of playing the game. Would definitely recommend! - Karthik, TX

Tamil school & reading

My 8 yr old daughter goes to Tamil school and she is reading a story on weekly basis and I can definitely see an improvement in her reading. In each story, you will notice repetition of certain words which helps the kids to get familiar with the words. Very useful tool!! - Chitra

Tamil life & culture

Received last night and had an amazing time playing it! I'm an adult learner of Tamil, my husband's mother tongue, and this is the perfect solution for a fun way to learn and reinforce new words and concepts. Highly recommend. - Samantha K (MO, USA)

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