Winter Campaign

Save money on our Tamil courses.
Sign up through January 31st!

24 private lessons @ 40 minutes each
¥5,800 > ¥5,000 per lesson     ¥139,200 > ¥120,000 per course

Does not include sales tax or cost of materials. One-time entry fee: ¥10,000.

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Study any time or day

Start a Tamil course at any time.

Begin at your current level, proceed at your own pace.
Focus on your immediate business, travel, or study needs.

Choose your own schedule.

Study as often as you like, whenever you like.
We're open 7 days a week, from morning to evening, including holidays.

Reschedule with 24-hour notice.

If something comes up, just let us know 24 hours in advance,
and we'll be happy to reschedule your lesson, subject to teacher and classroom availability.

Friends and Family Discount

Study with a friend and save.

With our Friends and Family Discount,
each additional friend, family member, or coworker pays just ¥1,000 per lesson.
Split the total tuition among yourselves and each student can save 35-50% or more.
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Quality Guarantee

Our quality guarantee.

If you are not satisfied after your second class meeting,
you may switch to a different course or receive a refund of any remaining tuition.

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Studying Tamil at AIT

Our Tamil lessons encourage regular, practical use of your new language skills, so that you become more confident when communicating. Courses are conducted by well-trained, native or native-fluent instructors, who use proven methods and materials. As much as possible, lessons are taught only in Tamil. Classroom activities are designed to keep you motivated, and may include drills, dialogue practice, role-plays, discussions, and other enjoyable exercises.

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OUR Tamil COURSES

Our most popular courses are listed below. Please contact us if you are interested in higher level courses, or special topics such as travel or business.

 

Conversation 1
Beginner

In this 24-lesson course,
you will learn to:
Introduce yourself and greet others; Name people, food, clothing, colors; Describe current actions; Respond to yes/no questions; Count 1-10

Conversation 2
Beginner

In this 24-lesson course,
you will learn to:
Name animals, common objects, shapes, body parts; Describe current actions; Make simple comparisons; Use affirmative/negative sentences; Describe position

Conversation 3
Elementary

In this 24-lesson course,
you will learn to:
Name clothing, professions, animals; Describe future actions; Describe people's appearance; Describe the quantity and position of things; Tell the time

Conversation 4
Elementary

In this 24-lesson course,
you will learn to:
Name common objects, vehicles; Ask and respond to yes/no questions; Describe concurrent actions; Describe family relationships; Count 1-100

Conversation 5
Upper Elementary

In this 24-lesson course,
you will learn to:
Name furniture, clothing, instruments; Describe gestures and conditions; Describe present, past, future actions; Use direct/indirect objects; Count 1-1000s

Conversation 6
Upper Elementary

In this 24-lesson course,
you will learn to:
Name common objects, professions, foods; Describe people, feelings, units of things; Describe present, past, future actions; Use active/passive verb forms

Conversation 7
Lower Intermediate

In this 24-lesson course,
you will learn to:
Name common objects, seasons, weather, shapes; Describe position; Use partitives (some, none, most, all, etc.); Describe present, past, future actions

Conversation 8
Lower Intermediate

In this 24-lesson course,
you will learn to:
Name common places, countries, pets, clothing; Describe location and give directions; Use comparatives and superlatives; Use ordinal numbers


LANGUAGE PROGRAMS FOR YOUR COMPANY, SCHOOL, OR ORGANIZATION

We can dispatch a qualified Tamil teacher to conduct lessons at your company, office, school, or other location—which can save you substantial time and commuting costs—or lessons can be conducted at the AIT Foreign Language Center in Futakotamagawa, Tokyo. Our custom course schedules allow you to schedule your lessons whenever you like.
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OUR Tamil TEACHERS

Our teachers are outgoing, friendly, and flexible, and have a variety of life and work experience. Most of our teachers are bilingual, so they understand the challenges of learning a new language and can use that experience to help you succeed. Most teachers speak English, so they can assist you when necessary.

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This teacher is from Karur, Tamil Nadu in India. She graduated from Tamil Nadu Teachers Education College with a bachelor of Education degree. She has teaching experience at an elementary school in India. She loves cooking and reading books.
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REGULAR TUITION AND FEES

Private Lesson (40 minutes) .... ¥5,800 + tax

Entry Fee .... ¥10,000 + tax
One time only. Non-refundable. Applies to all courses, regardless of length, unless otherwise noted.

Textbook and Materials .... Publisher's list price


 

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Welcome to AIT Foreign Language Center

OPEN EVERY DAY

We are open 7 days a week, including holidays (closed on New Year's Day). You may schedule your lessons between the hours of 9:00 and 21:00, Monday through Friday, and between the hours of 9:00 and 18:00 on Saturday, Sundays, and holidays. For lessons that fall outside those hours, add ¥1,000 per hour.

ENGLISH SPEAKING STAFF

Friendly, bilingual staff is always available to answer your questions and assist when necessary. Feel free to drop by our office, or contact us by phone, fax, or email.

CONVENIENT LOCATION and FREE WIFI

Our quiet, well-equipped classrooms are located in beautiful Futakotamagawa, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, next to Tamagawa Takashimaya Shopping Center. We are just 5 minutes from Futakotamagawa Station, with easy access on the Tokyu Denentoshi Line (from Shibuya or Chuo-Rinkan) and the Oimachi Line (from Jiyugaoka). Free WIFI is available at our classroom building.
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Access on the Denentoshi Line
From Mizonokuchi (Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture), 4 minutes
From Sangenjaya (Setagaya Ward), 6 minutes
From Azamino (Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture), 10 minutes
From Shibuya (Shibuya Ward, Tokyo), 14 minutes

Access on the Tokyu Oimachi Line
From Jiyugaoka (Meguro Ward, Tokyo), 5 minutes
From Ookayama (Ota Ward, Tokyo), 12 minutes
From Oimachi (Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo), 16 minutes

 

Start learning today.
Take a free sample lesson, meet a teacher,
and experience our lessons firsthand.


Call us now at (03) 3700-8110
or click below to fill out our brief online form.

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your purpose for studying (travel, business, education, hobby), and your current speaking level.
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