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Travel GuideJun 15, 2025

Your 7-Day Kerala Itinerary (With the Malayalam Phrases You'll Actually Need)

Day-by-day Kerala travel guide from Kochi to Kovalam — with the essential Malayalam phrases you'll actually use at each destination. Learn as you travel.

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Founder's NoteJun 9, 2025

Why we built a Malayalam learning app

Why build a Malayalam learning app — and why we believe the world needs one right now. The story behind Hornbill Talks.

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CultureJun 15, 2025

5 Malayalam Films That Will Make You Want to Learn the Language

Mollywood is one of the most underrated film industries in the world. These five films sharpen your ear for Malayalam while giving you some of the finest cinema India has produced.

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ArticleJun 2, 2025

Why Learning Malayalam Is Worth It

Malayalam is one of India's classical languages with deep literary roots. Discover why learning it opens doors to a rich culture, cinema, and real conversations in Kerala.

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GuideJun 12, 2025

How to Learn Malayalam: A Complete Beginner's Guide

Heading to Kerala, or just curious about the language? This post maps the clearest path from zero to conversational — using structured levels, AI Tutor, and conversation practice.

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GuideJun 21, 2026

Learn the Malayalam Alphabet Step by Step

Malayalam script is phonetically consistent — every letter makes one sound, always. This guide breaks down the 13 vowels and 36 consonants so you can start reading real Malayalam within a week.

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GuideJun 21, 2026

How to Say Hello in Malayalam: Essential Greetings

Namaskāram, śari, and nandi — the three words that will carry you through most conversations in Kerala. A practical guide to Malayalam greetings with script and pronunciation.

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Travel GuideJun 21, 2026

40+ Essential Malayalam Phrases for Kerala Travel

Greetings, directions, food orders, shopping, and emergencies — the phrases you actually need when travelling in Kerala, with Malayalam script and pronunciation guide.

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GuideJun 21, 2026

Malayalam Numbers 1 to 100

Learn to count in Malayalam — from ഒന്ന് (1) to നൂറ് (100). Once you know the 10 base words and the 10 tens, you can form any number in Malayalam.

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