The Telugu language

Telugu is the native language of approximately 75 million people. It is counted among the Dravidian languages. Telugu is primarily spoken in southeastern India. It is the third most-spoken language in India after Hindi and Bengali. Earlier, written and spoken Telugu were very different. It could almost be said that they were two different languages. Then the written language was modernized so that it can be used everywhere. Telugu is divided into many dialects, although the northern ones are considered especially pure. The pronunciation is not that easy. It should definitely be practiced with a native speaker. Telugu is written in its own script. It is a hybrid of an alphabet and syllabic writing. A hallmark of the script is the many round forms. They are typical for southern Indian scripts. Learn Telugu - there is so much to discover!

Learn Telugu from your native language with our method “book2” (books in 2 languages)

“Telugu for beginners” is a language course that we offer free of charge. Advanced students can also refresh and deepen their knowledge. No registration is required and you can learn anonymously. The course includes 100 clearly structured lessons. You can set your learning pace.First you will learn the basics of the language. Example dialogs help you speak the foreign language. No previous knowledge of Telugu grammar is required. You will learn commonly used Telugu sentences and can communicate immediately in various situations. Learn Telugu during your commute, lunch break or workout. You can start immediately and will quickly achieve your learning goals.

Learn Telugu with the Android and iPhone app «50 languages»

With these apps you can learn more than 50 languages on Android phones and tablets and iPhones and iPads. The apps include 100 free lessons to help you learn and communicate effectively in Telugu. Practice your language skills using the tests and games in the apps. Use our free «book2» audio files to listen to native speakers of Telugu and improve your pronunciation! You can easily download all audios in your native language and Telugu as MP3 files. After downloading you can also learn offline.

Text book - Telugu for beginners

If you prefer to learn Telugu using printed materials, you can buy the book Telugu for beginners. You can buy it in any bookstore or online at Amazon.

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