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Learn spoken English through Tamil.
Shinar teaches everyday spoken English to Tamil speakers through 62 short conversations set in Chennai: at the market, in an auto, at the office, at a family function. You hear each scene in Tamil first, then in English, then every English phrase is explained in Tamil.
- 62
- scenes
- 31
- free
- 3
- levels with tests
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How do you learn English with Shinar?
- 1. Hear it in Tamil. Two people talk. You follow every word, so you know exactly what is going on.
- 2. Hear the same scene in English. You already know the story, so the English clicks instead of washing over you.
- 3. Learn every phrase. Tap any phrase to hear it again and see its meaning in Tamil.
A real scene: At the vegetable market
The opening lines of a free scene from the app, exactly as you would learn them.
| Tamil | English |
|---|---|
| இந்த தக்காளி கிலோ எவ்வளவு? | How much is a kilo of these tomatoes? |
| கிலோ நாப்பது ரூபா. | Forty rupees a kilo. |
| ரொம்ப ஜாஸ்தி. முப்பதுக்கு குடுங்க. | That's too much. Give it for thirty. |
| முடியாது சார். முப்பத்தஞ்சு, ஃபைனல். | Not possible, sir. Thirty-five, final. |
Common English phrases with Tamil meanings
Some of the first phrases you will hear in Shinar's free scenes.
| English | Meaning (Tamil) |
|---|---|
| how much | எவ்வளவு |
| a kilo | ஒரு கிலோ |
| tomatoes | தக்காளி |
| forty | நாற்பது |
| rupees | ரூபாய் |
| too much | ரொம்ப அதிகம் |
| give it | கொடுங்க |
| thirty | முப்பது |
| not possible | முடியாது |
| final | கடைசி விலை |
| okay | சரி |
| give me | எனக்கு கொடுங்க |
| two kilos | ரெண்டு கிலோ |
| here you go | இந்தாங்க |
| seventy | எழுபது |
| what are you doing | என்ன பண்றீங்க |
| on Saturday | சனிக்கிழமை அன்று |
| nothing much | பெருசா ஒன்னும் இல்ல |
| why | ஏன் |
| shall we | போகலாமா |
| a movie | ஒரு படம் |
| sure | கண்டிப்பா |
| which | எந்த |
| new | புது |
All 62 scenes in the English for Tamil speakers course
Beginner 21 scenes
- At the vegetable marketFree
- Making weekend plansFree
- Oops, sorry!Free
- Ordering biryaniFree
- Buying mangoesFree
- Trying on a shirtFree
- At the kirana storeFree
- Your cab is hereFree
- Buying a train ticketFree
- Visiting PaatiFree
- Paying by phoneFree
- Calling a friendFree
- What do you do?Free
- Chai at the tea stall
- Homework time
- Lunch with colleagues
- Calling the plumber
- I lost my phone!
- Pani puri stall
- Gully cricket
- At the movie theatre
Intermediate 21 scenes
- Catching an autoFree
- Good morningFree
- It's raining!Free
- Is lunch ready?Free
- Catching the busFree
- Renting a flatFree
- A parcel for youFree
- At the pharmacyFree
- Dinner at a friend's homeFree
- Lunch breakFree
- Asking for directions
- Calling Amma
- At a Tamil wedding
- At the doctor's
- Booking an appointment
- Hotel check-in
- Buying a Kanchipuram silk saree
- Fixing a cracked screen
- Cooking with Athai
- Tamil New Year
- Daily stand-up
Advanced 20 scenes
- Meeting someone newFree
- First day at workFree
- Happy Pongal!Free
- Low marksFree
- Project timelineFree
- Best friendsFree
- Did you hear?Free
- How was your day?Free
- Meeting the in-laws
- Asking for leave
- Deadline day
- House help timings
- New neighbours
- Happy Deepavali
- Jasmine for the temple
- Exam tomorrow
- Office gossip
- Surprise party
- Moving away
- Cousins catch up
English phrase guides by situation
Everyday English phrases with Tamil meanings, taken from the app's scenes.
Questions about learning English
How can I learn spoken English through Tamil?
Listen to a short everyday conversation in Tamil first so you understand it fully, then hear the same conversation in natural English, then go through each English phrase with its Tamil meaning. Shinar has 62 such scenes from Chennai life, from the market to the office.
Do I need to know grammar first?
No. Shinar teaches English the way people pick up a language: by hearing it used in situations they already understand. Grammar becomes familiar from the patterns you hear again and again.
Is it free?
31 scenes are free, with no ads. Shinar Pro unlocks all 62 and every new scene pack.
Where can I download Shinar?
Shinar is coming soon to Google Play for Android phones. An iPhone version will follow.